Echoes of Sandy Hook massacre in Texas primary school shooting
Victims of the 2012 attack that killed 20 children and six adults condemn lack of progress on gun control.
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What is the United States ‘gun lobby’ and how powerful is it?
President Joe Biden has called on legislators to 'stand up' to the gun lobby following massacre at Texas primary school.
South Africa: No need for mass monkeypox immunisation – experts
The African continent has not recently recorded any confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, unlike Europe and the US.
Oil-rich Niger Delta still ‘land of misery’: Goldman Prize winner
Chima Williams was recognised for his role in helping oil communities win a 13-year-old case against Shell at The Hague.
India sentences Kashmir rebel Yasin Malik to life imprisonment
A court in New Delhi sentences the top Kashmiri pro-freedom leader to life term in 'terrorism' funding case.
AU chairperson says Africa a ‘collateral victim’ of Ukraine war
Millions of Africans have been pushed into extreme poverty by COVID and face rising costs because of the Ukraine war.
George Floyd two years on: some accountability but killings go on
Minneapolis officers prosecuted, local reforms adopted in some states, but national overhaul of policing falls short.
Infographic: Mass shootings in the US over the past 10 years
The killing of 19 children at a school in Texas is the latest in a years-long series of mass shootings in the US.
‘I’ve had enough’: Steve Kerr makes impassioned gun control plea
Golden State Warriors head coach calls for urgent action after school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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.
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.