Prominent Russian activist detained after Moscow anti-war protest
Oleg Orlov, of the now-banned Memorial human rights group, staged a one-man protest against the war in Ukraine.
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Two Palestinian women killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank
Ghada Ibrahim Sabatien killed near Bethlehem and a woman killed in Hebron after stabbing attack, Israeli police say.
Photos: The rise and fall of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
The former cricket star has been ousted after a no-confidence motion against him in parliament.
PM Khan gone: Pakistan’s political crisis explained in 400 words
Khan became the first PM in Pakistan’s history to be sent packing through a vote of no confidence.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy seeks peace despite expected Russian attacks
Ukrainian leader says he is still committed to pressing for peace, renewed his plea for more weapons.
Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president
Incumbent Macron, far-right leader Le Pen, seen as frontrunners in presidential election.
Australian PM calls May 21 general election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative coalition trails Labor in opinion polls after nine years in power.
Pakistan parliament to vote for new PM on Monday: Acting speaker
Parliament's lower house to vote for new leader after it removed Imran Khan from premiership in a no-confidence vote.
Thousands in Sri Lanka insist Rajapaksa family quit politics
Protesters angry over worsening economic crisis take aim at Sri Lanka's all-powerful Rajapaksa family.
Pakistan: Key players behind PM Imran Khan’s removal
Brief profiles of key opposition leaders as Khan becomes first Pakistan premier removed through no-confidence vote.
What led to leader Imran Khan’s downfall in Pakistan?
Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lost the support of coalition allies, denying him the parliamentary majority he needed.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy braces for ‘hard battle’
Ukrainian volunteers arming themselves to join front line against Russian troops expected to regroup in eastern Ukraine.
No Pakistani prime minister has completed a full term in office
Pakistan has had 29 prime ministers since 1947 - none completed a full five-year term.
Israeli air raids target positions in Syria
Israeli missile attack in Syria was the eight so far this year, monitor says.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan gone after losing no-confidence vote
Pakistan's leader is removed from office after 174 members voted against him in parliament.
More than 7.7 million facing food crisis in South Sudan
UN says more than two-thirds of population are in need of humanitarian assistance.
British PM makes surprise visit to Kyiv, meets Zelenskyy
British Prime Minister's visit follows UK pledge of more sophisticated military equipment to fight Russia.
Russia urges BRICS nations to integrate payment systems and cards
Finance minister says sanctions imposed after Ukraine invasion destroy foundation of existing system based on US dollar.
Antonov An-225 Mriya: World’s largest plane wrecked in Kyiv fight
Wreckage of huge aircraft at Ukraine's Gostomel Airport a testament to Kyiv's defence.
‘Sense of fatigue’ as France prepares to choose next president
France's 12th presidential election is ‘foretold story’ or repeat of 2017 Macron versus Le Pen showdown, analysts say.