Russia admits ‘significant losses of troops’ in Ukraine
In rare acknowledgement, Kremlin spokesman tells Sky News that the deaths of many soldiers are a 'huge tragedy'.
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Slovakia says it has given S-300 air defence system to Ukraine
Prime Minister Eduard Heger says donation does not mean the NATO member joined the war.
Nigerian court rules that all terrorism trials be heard in secret
The court said the new procedures are to ensure fair trials and the safety of all involved in 'terrorism trials'.
Man jailed for life for murder of teacher Sabina Nessa in London
Judge says Albanian driver Koci Selamaj committed 'savage' and sexually motivated attack.
Sketches smuggled out of Insein prison expose harsh conditions
Thousands of political prisoners have been sent to the notorious Myanmar jail since the February 2021 coup.
US arrests yakuza leader over alleged drugs for missiles deal
Japanese organised crime boss and three Thais accused of trying to secure US-made weapons for Myanmar rebels, LTTE.
Peru declares state of emergency on highways as protests continue
Truckers and farm workers have blocked roads across Peru in anger over rising costs of food, fuel and fertiliser.
Nancy Pelosi latest US official to test positive for COVID
Several US legislators and administration officials also tested positive, but White House says Biden remains virus-free.
US Congress agrees to revoke Russia’s trade status. What now?
Legislation opens way for US to impose higher tariffs on Russian imports, including steel and aluminum products.
Are war crimes allegations in Ethiopia being ignored?
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch release joint report on atrocities in the Tigray region.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Borodyanka ‘more dreadful’ than Bucha
Work to clear rubble in Borodyanka has begun as Zelenskyy warns situation 'significantly more dreadful' than in Bucha
Saudi announces return of ambassador to Lebanon
Relations with Beirut tense since last year after a former minister criticised Saudi Arabia's role in Yemen conflict.
US Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban
Reports of atrocities by Russian forces in Bucha, Ukraine prompted US legislators to advance trade, energy penalties.
Photos: Two killed, eight wounded in Tel Aviv shooting
The motive for the shooting is not immediately clear, but Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is monitoring the situation.
Haunting Canada boarding school shot wins World Press Photo
Winners charted plight of Indigenous in Canada, Brazil and explored how Australian group fights fire with fire.
Flooding in northwest Colombia kills at least 10, others missing
Heavy rains flooded a mining camp in Abriaqui, authorities say, as search for at least seven missing people continues.
Iran’s Quds Force should stay on US ‘terrorist’ list: Top general
General Mark Milley tells lawmakers it is his 'personal opinion' that the IRGC's Quds Force should not be delisted.
Germany says Russian radio messages discussed Bucha killings
In intercepted radio messages, Russian soldiers said to talk about interrogating and killing soldiers and civilians.
Shooting in popular Tel Aviv area kills 2 Israelis; 8 wounded
Gunman shot dead by security forces early on Friday in Jaffa, amid rising tension in Israel over recent attacks.
What is behind the rise of the far right in France?
Mainstreaming of far-right politics in France due to public 'pessimism' and acceptance of hardline views, analysts say.