UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war
The EU has also voted to review its trade agreement with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza.
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WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence
Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
French town breaks world record for largest gathering of ‘Smurfs’
The town in Brittany’s far west gathered more than 3,000 Smurfs, setting a new world record.
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’
Venezuela's aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday's parliamentary elections.
Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’
Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created 'deepfakes', without a person’s consent.
The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?
The US has the highest national debt in the world, a quarter of which is owned by other countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,181
These are the key events on day 1,181 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image
Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.
Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency outcry; Trump claims cover-up
Former US president likely has had cancer for years, some doctors say.
US top court allows Trump admin to revoke protected status for Venezuelans
Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.
El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer who defends deportees
Ruth Eleonora López has defended Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador by US President Trump's administration.
After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks
US president says two sides will 'immediately' start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on 'right track'.
Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections
The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.
Former President Bolsonaro’s coup trial opens in Brazil
More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.
Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill
Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.
Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling
The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.
Sudan’s army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister
Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for ‘Russophobia’ amid Ukraine war
Russia claims members of the international rights group have backed 'extremist' organisations and 'foreign agents'.
Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he?
The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov's request.
Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial
The trial has added to rising concerns across East Africa about threats to democracy.