Sweden, Finland hold talks in Turkey over NATO membership
The two Nordic nations seek to overcome Turkey's objections to their bids to join the military alliance.
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Israel’s Foreign Minister: ‘new chapter’ opened in Turkey ties
Lapid hosts Cavusoglu, first Turkish FM to visit Israel in 15 years, as the two sides try to mend strained ties.
Sue Gray report blames senior UK leadership for lockdown parties
Senior civil servant Sue Gray's report into the 'Partygate' scandal puts responsibility with those at the top.
Clashes in Pakistan as defiant Imran Khan begins march to capital
Police fire tear gas and baton-charge Khan's supporters to stop them from reaching Islamabad for already-banned rally.
Xi defends China’s record during talks with UN human rights chief
In talks with Michelle Bachelet, president slams countries lecturing others on human rights and 'politicising' issue.
Five Turkish soldiers killed in northern Iraq
Turkey says its soldiers were killed during clashes with fighters from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Analysis: With MBZ as president, is it time for a US-UAE reset?
Mohammed bin Zayed was already the UAE's de facto ruler - he'll likely continue attempts to become less tied to the US.
Texas school shooting: What, where and who?
Gunman kills 19 children and two adults in attack on Texas primary school. Here's what we know so far.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 91
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 91st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso
Six of the missing men are Burkina Faso nationals, one is from Tanzania and another from Zambia.
‘Enough is enough’: Texas shooting spurs pleas for gun control
Gunman kills 19 children in attack on school in Uvalde, Texas, sparking renewed calls for gun control legislation.
North Korea fires three missiles as Biden ends Asia visit
South Korea says the launches began early on Wednesday morning.
Texas school shooting live news: Biden to address US
Death toll rises to 21 after shooting at a primary school in a small community in southern Texas.
‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN
At informal UN Security Council meeting on press freedom, Al Jazeera's Abderrahim Foukara urges independent probe.
14 children, 1 teacher killed in Texas school shooting: Governor
Governor Greg Abbott says 18-year-old gunman entered Robb Elementary School in small town of Uvalde, killing 15.
US sanctions Hamas official, finance network
The sanctions target Hamas' Investment Office, which holds assets estimated to be worth more than $500m.
US forecasters predict record hurricanes for 7th straight year
Experts say warming ocean temperatures lead to increasingly more destructive and damaging storms.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Luhansk governor says attacks mounting
Governor of Ukraine's eastern region accuses Russia of trying to destroy key city Severodonetsk as shelling increases.
Russia inches closer to debt default as US lets key waiver expire
US banks and individuals will be barred from accepting bond payments from Moscow after 12:01am NY time on Wednesday.
UNSC calls for reversal of Taliban policies on women, girls
The UNSC expressed 'deep concern' over the Taliban order forcing women to cover their faces in public, including on TV.