Israeli strike on Lebanon’s capital Beirut kills Hezbollah official
Attack, which killed five, is the first to target Beirut since a ceasefire was agreed a year ago.
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Philippine President Marcos says seven arrested over corruption scandal
Arrests come amid outrage over 'ghost' flood control projects estimated to have cost the Philippines $2bn.
Live: Hezbollah considering response; Israeli attacks on Gaza continue
Senior Hezbollah official says the group’s leadership considering response after Israeli air strike killed its commander
Christian group in Nigeria says 50 students abducted by gunmen have escaped
Authorities look for missing students and teachers after two major incidents of kidnappings take place within days.
Guinea-Bissau, beset by coups, votes in contentious presidential election
The president wants a second term and is challenged by a relatively unknown candidate backed by a former prime minister.
US-Ukraine talks: Why are European leaders opposing Trump’s peace plan?
Officials from the US, EU and Ukraine meet in Geneva to discuss Donald Trump's plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine.
Slovenia referendum: Where is assisted dying legal?
Slovenia's move to legalise euthanasia comes as a growing number of countries favour reform.
S Africa says G20 shared goals outweigh differences as it concludes summit
G20 declaration shows commitment to multilateralism, reflects common purposes larger than disagreements, Ramaphosa says.
Israel attacks Lebanon’s capital, says top Hezbollah official ‘eliminated’
Netanyahu's office says Hezbollah's chief of staff was the target in the latest violation of a year-old ceasefire.
Palestinian sculptors create art on Gaza beach sand to escape Israel’s war
The art is washed away every evening, but the artists are back every morning with enthusiasm.
The aftermath of the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill dozens, violating ceasefire as aid flows remain heavily restricted.
Week in Pictures: From Israeli attacks in Lebanon to protests in Sri Lanka
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Houthi court sentences 17 to death accused of spying for Israel, West
Houthi authorities want to publicly execute the convicted individuals, and also sentenced two others to prison.
Air traffic suspended at Netherlands airport after drone sightings
Drone sightings caused suspension of air traffic at Eindhoven airport, impacting both civilian and military operations.
World leaders, rights groups react to COP30 climate deal
Deal reached at UN climate talks in Brazil spurs mixed reactions as climate campaigners say more action is needed.
‘Violence never ended’: Israeli attacks kill 24 Palestinians in Gaza
Fear grips Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to carry out attacks despite US-brokered truce.
Indian trade unions oppose new labour codes, call for demonstrations
The unions demand the laws be withdrawn before nationwide protests they plan to hold on Wednesday.
COP30 deal urges more funds for poorer countries, omits fossil fuels
Leaders welcome deal reached at UN climate summit as step forward but say 'more ambition' needed to tackle the crisis.
Ukraine’s allies say more work needed on US plan to end Russia’s war
US President Donald Trump gave Ukraine until Thursday to approve the 28-point plan to end the nearly four-year war.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested as flight risk days before start of prison term
The former president is taken in Brasilia due to alleged escape plan before prison time for leading a coup attempt.