Eric Adams says he is dropping out of New York City mayoral race
Adams bows out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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UK’s governing Labour party holds annual conference amid far-right surge
The UK PM, who faces a potential leadership challenge, has also faced criticism over his policy on Israel's war on Gaza.
US shooter kills at least four at Mormon church in Michigan
At least eight others injured in shooting and fire in Grand Blanc Township, and suspect shot dead by police.
Denmark bans drone flights after latest drone sightings at military bases
Drone sorties over past week have caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports, raising security concerns.
Hamas tells Israel to cease Gaza City attacks as captives’ lives in danger
Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.
Week in Pictures: From a typhoon in Asia to missile strikes in Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?
The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
For autistic children, Israel’s war on Gaza brings acute suffering
Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, faces peril amid Israeli bombardment and displacement.
Tens of thousands rally in Berlin against German support for Israel
More than 100,000 people protest in Berlin, urging a German policy change on Israel’s war on Gaza.
Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%
The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held.
Iranians fear more economic pain, war as UN sanctions snapback
Six UN resolutions against Iran are automatically revived by the West as Iran and Russia call the move 'null and void'.
Crowd crush at political rally in southern India kills 39 people
Crush at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu kills 39 people, including eight children; 40 others injured.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,312
Here are the key events on day 1,312 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
One year after killing of leader Nasrallah, Hezbollah says no to disarming
The Lebanese government has backed plans to disarm Hezbollah, which was badly weakened by its latest war with Israel.
Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’
Hospitals have also shut down in Gaza City as Israeli attacks escalate.
Native Americans condemn Pentagon move to preserve Wounded Knee medals
The Battle of Wounded Knee, also known as the Wounded Knee Massacre, took place in South Dakota in 1890.
Trump orders deployment of troops to US city of Portland and ICE facilities
The city's Democratic mayor says there is no need for the US president to send federal forces.
At least 31 dead, over 50 injured at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally
Vijay, who is a well-known actor and goes by only one name, launched a political party last year.
Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by West, says Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister made the comment in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.
Fact check: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the UNGA
Netanyahu faces diplomatic isolation at the United Nations General Assembly.