‘Perfect climate storm’: Pakistan reels from extreme heat
'Torrid' heatwave with temperatures reaching mid-40°s Celsius has renewed debate over the climate crisis.
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Boeing docks Starliner capsule to ISS for the first time
Boeing’s astronaut capsule reaches International Space Station in uncrewed test do-over after several failed attempts.
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
Amjad al-Fayyed, 17, was killed after an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
Israeli missile strikes kill 3 near Syria’s capital
Missiles were fired from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and some were intercepted by Syrian air defences.
Russia says Azovstal siege is over, in full control of Mariupol
The surrender of Ukrainian fighters holed up in bombed-out steel plant means an end to destructive three-month siege.
At The Gambia’s Memory House, victims rewrite Jammeh-era history
A museum outside the capital is attempting to educate Gambians on abuses committed under former leader Yahya Jammeh.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 87
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 87th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Biden and Yoon hold their first summit in South Korea
N Korea's nuclear and missile programme at the top of the agenda as Yoon hosts Biden for their first in-person talks.
Russia cuts off Finland gas flows over payment dispute
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow asked clients from 'unfriendly countries' to pay for gas in roubles.
Voters head to polls in close-run Australian election
Amid concerns about the cost of living and climate change, opposition Labor party is seen to have the edge.
Taiwan delays scheme to help Hong Kongers over spying fears
Easier pathway to permanent residency, citizenship for Hong Kong, Macau people delayed over national security fears.
US judge blocks Biden’s plan to end Title 42 border expulsions
Federal judge's ruling will extend 'indefinite suffering' of asylum seekers at US-Mexico border, rights groups say.
Palestinian identity and Israel’s long attempt to suppress it
Israeli attack on funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh and confiscation of Palestinian flags are part of a decades-long pattern.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow halts gas supplies to Finland
Russia's Gazprom says it has stopped all natural gas supplies to Helsinki as it has not received payment in roubles.
US urges probe, accountability for Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Washington renews calls for investigation into journalist's killing after Israeli military rules out criminal inquiry.
Trump pays $110,000 fine for failure to cooperate with NY probe
New York state is investigating former US president's real estate company for allegedly misstating value of assets.
UN rights chief to make landmark trip to China’s Xinjiang region
Michelle Bachelet's visit marks the first trip to China by a UN human rights commissioner since 2005.
US unveils new steps, resources to tackle rising hate crimes
Attorney general announces new measures to raise awareness, as well as prevent and address hate crimes in US.
France’s Macron appoints new government for second term
Catherine Colonna, a career diplomat and recent ambassador to the UK, takes over France's foreign affairs portfolio.
Ethiopia’s Tigray forces announce release of thousands of POWs
The Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF) says 4,208 prisoners of war, including 401 women, to be released in amnesty.