‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist
The world's most-visited museum will remain closed for the day for 'exceptional reasons'.
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Why UK’s Prince Andrew lost his royal title
How Queen Elizabeth II's favourite child, Prince Andrew, fell from grace, finally forced to relinquish royal titles.
Week in Pictures: From death of ex-Kenyan PM to Gaza ceasefire
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Crisis-hit Bolivia to vote in run-off election, ending decades of socialism
The vote marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely foreign policy shift closer to the US.
Taiwan opposition elects new leader who wants peace with China
Cheng Li-wun will take over the leadership of Kuomintang party on November 1.
Iraq’s elections and Muqtada al-Sadr’s endgame of power
The Shia leader withdrew from the political process three years ago to position his bloc for a powerful return.
Five dead, two missing as Tropical Storm Fengshen soaks Philippines
Heavy flooding reported in several central Philippine islands, including Samar and Panay, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Millions of US protesters hold anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies
Demonstrations held in every US state as people condemn Trump's hardline tactics, calling for democracy and reforms.
Hamas rejects US claim on Gaza ceasefire violation as ‘Israeli propaganda’
US State Department claims Palestinian group planning attack against Gaza civilians 'in grave violation of ceasefire'.
Live: Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza, closes Rafah crossing
At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.
Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports
Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha
South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.
Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire
The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,333
Here are the key events from day 1,333 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside
Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.
Trump says US will repatriate survivors of ‘submarine’ attack
US leader says suspected drug traffickers to be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia.
UK military says ship ablaze after being struck off coast of Yemen
Cameroon-flagged tanker issues distress call about 60 nautical miles (110km) south of Yemen's Ahwar in Gulf of Aden.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repairs begin in Ukraine as ceasefire zones set
The plant's last external lines were severed in September in attacks that Russia and Ukraine blame on each other.
Dozens injured, heavy security in Kenya as Odinga mourned before burial
The final public viewing event in the western city of Kisumu has been preceded by deaths and injuries on previous days.
Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires
Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.