Two of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti released
US-based church group welcomes release of two of its members, but says 'our hearts are with the 15 still being held'.
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Bulgaria president Radev set to seal re-election: Exit polls
Election comes amid discontent against high-level corruption that ended the decade-long rule of former PM Borissov
Teen shot dead in Sudan anti-coup protest after Hamdok reinstated
Medics say 16 year old shot in the head by security forces in Omdurman as protesters reject deal with military.
Why is the UK planning to outlaw Palestine’s Hamas group?
Fury is growing in Palestine after Britain's interior minister says she is banning Hamas.
Chileans vote for new president to lead transition period
A runoff election between left-wing and far-right frontrunners is expected but not a given.
Sudan’s Hamdok reinstated as PM after political agreement signed
Agreement sees Hamdok return to lead a transitional government, all political prisoners freed.
Poland says Belarus still bringing migrants to its border
Polish border guard said Belarusian servicemen brought about 100 migrants and refugees to its frontier Saturday night.
On Ukraine’s front lines, Europe’s forgotten war grinds on
Conflict continues to blight the lives of civilians still living on the front lines in Ukraine's Donbas region.
Jerusalem: Palestinian-French lawyer fights Israeli deportation
Salah Hammouri's residency status in Jerusalem was revoked over a 'breach of allegiance to the State of Israel'.
Bulgaria votes in presidential runoff amid anti-corruption agenda
Frontrunner incumbent President Rumen Radev faces off against academic Anastas Gerdjikov in the runoff.
Palestinian, Israeli settler killed in Jerusalem shooting
The Palestinian man reportedly used a submachine gun and a knife to carry out an attack.
El Salvador to build first ‘Bitcoin City’ backed by BTC bonds
Many Salvadorans are sceptical about Bitcoin and its bumpy introduction has fuelled protests against the government.
Sudan military to reinstate PM Hamdok in new deal: Mediators
Agreement reportedly will see Hamdok return to lead a transitional government, all political prisoners freed.
Venezuelans vote in regional elections as opposition returns
The polls mark the first time in four years that the main opposition parties will participate in an election.
Protests erupt over COVID restrictions in Austria, Italy, Croatia
Protesters rally against new restrictions and COVID-19 passes mandated in many European countries.
China downgrades ties with Lithuania over Taiwan
China reduces ties with Lithuania after Taiwan establishes a de facto embassy in Vilnius.
France to send special forces to Guadeloupe after looting, arson
Deployment comes after an overnight curfew failed to quell violent protests against COVID-19 curbs.
COVID protests in Netherlands turn violent for a second night
Rioters in The Hague pelt police with stones and fireworks as protests over COVID measures continue.
Al-Shabab suicide bomber kills prominent journalist in Mogadishu
Abdiaziz Mohamud, known for making programmes critical of the armed group, targeted while leaving restaurant.
Thousands march in France protesting violence against women
Demonstrations come amid growing outrage over women killed by their partners.