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ICC convicts Sudan ex-militia leader Ali Kushayb of Darfur war crimes
The 27 guilty verdicts are the first handed down by The Hague-based court over war crimes in Sudanese region in 2000s.
More than 350 trekkers escape blizzard-hit Everest, hundreds still stranded
Rescued trekkers reach China's Qudang township while 200 others still face treacherous Everest conditions awaiting help.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,320
Here are the key events from day 1,320 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan
Israel and Hamas set to hold indirect talks on Monday to discuss a US-led initiative largely accepted by both sides.
Parents see tragedy, not fault, in Indonesia school collapse
Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia as the boarding school collapse death toll rises to at least 40.
Gov Newsom says Trump is sending California National Guard troops to Oregon
The deployment would mark the latest escalation of Donald Trump’s use of US federal intervention in Democrat-led cities.
White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for looming federal layoffs as shutdown enters fifth day.
Iran says nuclear cooperation with IAEA ‘no longer relevant’
Iran FM warns that Europe has 'eliminated justification for talks' with nuclear watchdog after triggering UN sanctions.
Trump says US hit ‘drug boat’ off Venezuela, vows land crackdown next
The US has launched four attacks on the Caribbean region in recent weeks as part of what it says is a war on drugs.
Mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul denounce Israel’s Gaza genocide
Hundreds of thousands across Europe and the Middle East march against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
More Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention
Activists deported from Israel following their arrest in the aid flotilla to Gaza say they were treated 'like monkeys'.
UK police probe suspected arson attack on mosque as ‘hate crime’
The attack in East Sussex comes as Britain sees a wave of protests demonising Muslims and asylum seekers.
Why is ADL, the Jewish advocacy group, receiving blowback from MAGA?
The US nonprofit faces backlash after its online database on extremism included slain right-wing figure Charlie Kirk.
Five killed across Ukraine in overnight Russian attacks
Moscow has stepped up its attacks in recent weeks, particularly on Ukraine's energy grid and gas production sites.
Everything you need to know about Syria’s first post-Assad elections
People's Assembly to be chosen by electoral subcommittees in first vote under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Georgia PM says storming of presidential palace aimed at overthrowing gov’t
Irakli Kobakhidze calls on EU envoy to condemn Tbilisi protests, saying he bears 'special responsibility' for unrest.
Hundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestine marches across Europe
Demonstrators demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of flotilla activists trying to get aid to enclave.
At least 47 killed in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods
Heavy rains continue to disrupt rescue operations in Himalayan nation as authorities struggle to respond to the crisis.
Syria counts votes after indirect election for first post-Assad parliament
Two-thirds of new legislators will be chosen by electoral colleges, while rest will be appointed by interim president.