India’s lion numbers soar: Why are some conservationists worried?
The latest census puts India’s wild lion population at 891 lions, a 32% increase from 2020. But is it all good news?
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US funeral home owner who stashed 191 bodies sentenced to 20 years
Investigators described finding decaying bodies stacked up throughout a dilapidated, insect-infested building.
Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘within the next week’, gives no details
US president's claim greeted with surprise as deaths spiral in Gaza and Israeli forces accused of more 'war crimes'.
Teen labourers among 19 killed in horrific road collision in Egypt
A truck collided with a minibus carrying day labourers, two of whom were 14-year-old girls, to their workplace.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,220
Here are the key events on day 1,220 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term?
The Supreme Court delivered victories for religious freedom advocates and the Trump administration on its final day.
University of Virginia president resigns under US government pressure
James Ryan, the university's president, stepped down amid Trump administration scrutiny over diversity initiatives.
Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal
After Doha helped mediate, Qatari diplomat says the country is committed to efforts to de-escalate conflicts.
California Governor Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation
Fox said the $7878m suit over its story about phone call with Trump ‘frivolous’ and a ‘publicity stunt’.
‘Explosive’: US Supreme Court deals blow to those challenging Trump’s power
Ruling makes it harder for judges to nationally block controversial executive orders as they are challenged in court.
Several killed as flash floods sweep away dozens of people in Pakistan
Nine people from one extended family were killed at Swat River, while others died in rain-related incidents elsewhere.
Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart
US president says Iranian supreme leader’s alleged ‘anger, hatred, disgust’ led him to drop work on sanctions relief.
COVID-19 origin still ‘inconclusive’ after years-long WHO study
WHO's Tedros says 'all hypotheses must remain on the table' after critical information not provided to investigators.
US sets deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security says the gang-riddled Caribbean country is safe enough for Haitians to return.
How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York
Why everyone is talking about New York City’s new mayoral frontrunner.
US ending all trade negotiations with Canada over digital tax: Trump
Canada had approved a 3 percent digital tax last year in June, and the first set of payments is due on Monday.
Russia kills 5 in Ukraine’s Samar, as Putin seems ready for new peace talks
Russian leader indicates longterm plan to cut army spending, as his forces vie for foothold in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk.
US Supreme Court limits courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions
The decision is a major victory for the Trump administration, which has denounced the injunctions against its policies.
UK police arrest four after pro-Palestinian protest at military base
The arrests come after the UK government said it would proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror laws.
Why is Mexico threatening to sue Elon Musk over SpaceX debris?
How debris from fourth SpaceX launch failure this year fell into Mexico; what is the danger of space debris generally?