Belarus arrests opposition figure after flight diverted
Exiled opposition activist Roman Protasevich detained after his flight from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Minsk.
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‘Disaster’: PM Johnson’s former adviser blasts UK’s COVID plan
Cummings has recently been involved in a war of words with Downing Street.
US committed to ‘giving Israel means to defend itself’: Blinken
US secretary of state's comments follow pressure and criticism from progressive lawmakers over arms deals with Israel.
Italian cable car crash kills several, injures two children
A cable car linking Italy's Lake Maggiore with a nearby mountain in the Alps plunged to the ground.
India: New Delhi to relax lockdown as COVID cases decline
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says the capital will ease coronavirus restrictions on May 31 if cases continue to drop.
DR Congo: Goma ‘spared’ as lava from volcano halts outside city
Region's military governor says the lava flow stopped on the outskirts of the eastern city as thousands evacuated Goma.
Bangladeshi journalist arrested for COVID reporting granted bail
Rozina Islam's arrest for unearthing official corruption in the government's COVID response caused an outcry.
In Pictures: Thousands flee as DR Congo volcano erupts
Lava from a volcano erupting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is flowing south towards the city of Goma.
In Pictures: Palestinian solidarity rallies around the world
Large demonstrations around the world in support of Palestine.
Backed by Israeli police, Jewish settlers enter Al-Aqsa compound
The incident comes as a fragile truce holds in the Gaza Strip, days after the end of a 11-day Israeli bombing campaign.
Pfizer, AstraZeneca effective against virus strain found in India
A new study says both the vaccines are highly effective against the B1617.2 strain first identified in India.
The hardline Israelis stoking violence in East Jerusalem
Far-right Israelis marched in the Old City during Ramadan chanting 'death to Arabs' last month.
Vietnam holds parliament election amid new COVID outbreak
Fewer independent candidates than before are standing in this year's vote for the 500-seat National Assembly.
Samoa crisis deepens as head of state suspends parliament
Surprise order comes days before parliament was set to confirm Samoa's first change of government in nearly 40 years.
US to extend temporary deportation protection to Haitians
Temporary Protected Status shields Haitian citizens already in the US from deportation and grants them work permits.
UN urges ‘full adherence to ceasefire’ as life resumes in Gaza
The 11-day Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 248 people, including 66 children
DR Congo orders Goma evacuation after Mount Nyiragongo erupts
Thousands flee their homes as lava from Mount Nyirangongo approaches Goma airport.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro fined for breaking COVID public health rules
Jair Bolsonaro faces mounting public pressure and a Senate inquiry into his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Disgraceful’: AP slammed for sacking reporter amid Palestine row
US journalist Emily Wilder sacked by AP news agency after right-wing 'smear campaign' over her past Palestine activism.
Qatar pledges to help stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians
Qatari emir reiterates ongoing support to Palestinians in call with PA President Mahmoud Abbas after 11-day conflict.