Gaza ‘carnage’ dominates agenda at Arab League summit in Baghdad
War on Palestinian territory expected to dominate summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand offensive.
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Ukraine says Russian drone attack on bus kills 9, hours after direct talks
The drone strike in the Sumy region amounts to 'a cynical war crime', Ukraine's National Police say.
‘Exploding inequality’: The fight for the hearts and minds of Poland’s left
The left-wing contenders in Sunday’s presidential election are expected to perform better this time - but not much.
Thousands of Palestinians flee north Gaza amid intensified Israeli attacks
Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment amid widespread forced starvation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,178
These are the key events on day 1,178 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Malaysia’s ‘fish hunters’ target invasive species, one catch at a time
Invasive species are an issue the world over, and waterways in mega-biodiverse Malaysia are threatened by imported fish.
US announces first ‘terrorism’ charges for supporting a Mexican cartel
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has accused a Mexican woman of furnishing a cartel with grenades and other weapons.
Moody’s strips US government of top credit rating
Moody's cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.
US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks
European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.
‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump
Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.
World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared
Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ at a crucial juncture
The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump's 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.
Five key takeaways from US President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip
The president has secured massive investments deals, appeared to snub Israel and scolded US interventionists.
Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm X’s legacy and race in the United States.
Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.