Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he?
The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov's request.
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Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial
The trial has added to rising concerns across East Africa about threats to democracy.
Car bomb in Pakistan’s restive southwest kills four people
The attack is just the latest in Balochistan, which is plagued by insurgency.
Romania, Poland, Portugal election results: Who are the winners and losers?
Pro-EU forces prevail on electoral 'super Sunday', but far right gains ground.
Military and economic deals in pipeline as UK looks to EU reset
London and Brussels to remove selected post-Brexit barriers as Trump's global disruptions drive return to closer ties.
A father’s fight to find out what happened to his son who joined ISIS
When a 19-year-old Swede joined ISIL (ISIS), his father was left to bear the weight of his decision.
DR Congo’s coltan miners struggle as they dig to feed world’s tech
Despite global thirst for key tech material, miners in rebel-held Rubaya toil in poverty, mired in conflict and unrest.
Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide
Rescuers battle weather and conditions to find missing after storm kills six people at remote mine.
Tens of thousands march in the Netherlands to protest against Gaza genocide
Protesters march through The Hague to call on government to do more to halt Israel’s onslaught on besieged enclave.
Mexican ship hits Brooklyn Bridge: What went wrong, who were the victims?
Two Mexican cadets are killed when the vessel, carrying 277 people, crashes into the New York landmark.
Biden’s prostate cancer: What happened, how serious is Gleason score 9?
Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in US males.
Iran summons UK charge d’affaires amid nuclear friction
Arrests of Iranians come amid lingering tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and fallout of Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?
The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a truce. Their call on Monday will test that theory.
Israel to allow limited food into Gaza amid intensified military offensive
Director-general of Gaza's Health Ministry says it's still unclear when border will open to allow humanitarian aid.
China’s industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions
Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump's tariffs.
Portuguese PM’s party set to win general election, fall short of majority
The election has been dominated by issues such as housing and immigration and follows a decade of fragile governments.
Centrist Trzaskowski leads first round in Poland’s tight presidential poll
The ruling party's pro-EU candidate and a right-wing nationalist are set for a decisive second-round showdown on June 1.
Former US President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Doctors discovered the cancer in Joe Biden last week after urinary symptoms and detection of a prostate nodule.
Deadly blast rocks police station in eastern Syria, killing three: Report
Explosion reported in Al-Mayadeen, in the Deir az Zor countryside, also wounds several people.
Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan defeats hard-right rival in Romania election
George Simion rejects exit poll soon after it is released, and doesn't concede presidential vote.