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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars group says
Leading genocide scholars formally declare that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the UN’s definition of genocide.
More than 250 media outlets protest over Israel murdering Gaza journalists
Media outlets have staged a front page protest to highlight the killings of more than 200 journalists in 22 months.
Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far
Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign
Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.
Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed
The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know
More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history
Record temperatures come amid scientists' warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.
Timeline of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes since 2015
Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects new missile production line
Kim Jong Un's visit comes ahead of planned trip to China to attend military parade with Xi Jinping.
Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration
Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to 'mass migration'.
Indonesia tightens security after deadly protests
Police set up checkpoints across Jakarta in anticipation of further demonstrations.
Car crashes into Russian consulate in Australia’s Sydney
Police say a 39-year-old man has been taken into custody over the incident in Sydney's Woollahra suburb.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,285
Here are the key events on day 1,285 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Former Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani injured in car crash
The weekend crash follows some volatile years for the one-time Republican presidential candidate.
Israeli raids in major occupied West Bank cities lead to arrests, injuries
More settler attacks also take place across the territory, with a Palestinian husband and wife hurt in the violence.
‘Fields of rubble’: Israel, destroying Gaza City, kills 78 across enclave
Once teeming and crowded with residential buildings, Gaza City is home to one million now facing forcible displacement.
US judge blocks government from deporting unaccompanied Guatemalan minors
District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan's emergency order follows a legal complaint brought on behalf of 10 children.
Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history
While South Asia's seasonal monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, climate change is making it deadly.
Ukraine planning new strikes deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy
The announcement came hours after overnight Russian strikes on energy sites left 60,000 Ukrainians without electricity.