Elon Musk faces off with Saudi Prince Talal over Twitter sale
The Tesla owner has questioned Saudi Arabia's role at the tech company after prince 'rejects' proposed purchase.
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Zimbabwe bus crash leaves 35 dead ahead of Easter church event
The auto crash happened in the southeastern town of Chipinge on Thursday night.
Syria: Israeli missile attack near Damascus
State media say attack occurred before midnight, adding that some Israeli missiles were shot down by Syrian defences.
Russians unlikely to leave Libya, despite Ukraine war
Despite rumours that Russia's Wagner will fight in Ukraine, analysts expect the paramilitary group to stay in Libya.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 51
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 51st day, we take a look at the main developments.
2002 pogrom still haunts Muslim freedom fighter’s family in India
Descendants of local icon of 1857 rebellion against the British in Gujarat become victims of the nation's hate politics.
Taiwanese activist returns home after prison term in China
Lee Ming-che, who disappeared in 2017 and was later convicted of 'subverting state power', spent five years in prison.
Russian flagship Moskva missile carrier sinks
Russia says vessel sank as it was being towed away after an explosion and fire reported on board on Thursday.
South Korea to drop most COVID rules as Omicron wave ebbs
An indoor mask mandate will remain but all other health protocols will be relaxed from Monday.
Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa Mosque, over 150 Palestinians injured
Hundreds of Palestinians detained after Israeli police entered mosque compound before dawn.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Russia says Moskva cruiser has sunk
Russia's defence ministry says the missile cruiser sank as it was towed back to port following an explosion and fire.
WHO warns coronavirus is far from settling into endemic situation
WHO emergencies director warns against thinking COVID-19 is subsiding.
Putin says Russia should pivot energy exports to Asia
Vladimir Putin says Europe is unable to immediately replace Russian energy supplies.
‘An execution’: Patrick Lyoya’s family demands justice
A police officer in the US state of Michigan fatally shot Lyoya, 26, in the head during a traffic stop this month.
Couple found dead as wildfire destroys New Mexico homes
The wind-driven blaze, burning for days, is believed to have killed a New Mexico couple and destroyed over 200 homes.
New York subway shooting suspect ordered to remain in jail
Frank James, 62, is charged with a US federal 'terrorism' offence that applies to attacks on mass transit systems.
Pakistan military rejects Khan’s claim US conspired to remove him
Military spokesman rejects former PM Imran Khan's allegation that the US conspired to topple his government.
Death toll from South Africa floods rises to 341
'Unprecedented' floods kill hundreds with dozens missing and feared dead and more than 40,00 people affected.
Court convicts ISIL ‘Beatles’ member over beheadings
Elsheikh was one of the notorious ISIL 'Beatles', who were known for their cruelty to hostages.
Former Trump aide appears before US House probe of January 6 riot
Stephen Miller, former close adviser to Trump, had resisted a subpoena from House of Representatives investigators.