UK teenager pleads guilty to killing three girls in Southport knife attack
The crime had horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting against migrants in August.
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India police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of junior doctor
Killing of the 31-year-old medic at state hospital in Kolkata city highlighted chronic issue of violence against women.
Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza
Many are returning to their homes, but more than a year of Israeli bombardment has left most houses in ruins.
How does Trump’s age at inauguration compare with other presidents?
At 78 years and seven months, Donald Trump will become the oldest president in US history on inauguration day.
China executes two men for committing deadly ‘revenge on society crimes’
Fan Weiqu had rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35, while Xu Jiajin, 21, killed eight people in a stabbing attack.
Oxfam says billionaires’ wealth soared in 2024, with 4 ‘minted’ every week
Group's report comes as the world's political and financial elite prepare for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump promises end of ‘four years of American decline’ at MAGA rally
Trump promises crackdown on US-Mexico border, more oil drilling, reining in workforce and removing diversity programmes.
How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents?
Recent presidents of the United States have issued fewer executive orders.
Palestinians hoping to return to Gaza’s Rafah find city in ruins
As an Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, rubble is all that's left in large swaths of southern Gaza's Rafah.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,061
Here are the key developments on the 1,061st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Tears, hugs greet 90 Palestinian women, children freed from Israeli prisons
Jubilant crowds of relatives, friends and well wishers gathered to celebrate the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners.
‘My children, my children’: The Gaza family killed minutes before ceasefire
The al-Qidra family wanted to go back home. They didn't know that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had been delayed.
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail
Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
Hamas releases first three Israeli captives as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
The first phase of the agreement is supposed to last 42 days and see the release of more captives and prisoners.
Syrian minister rejects Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for own military bloc
Integrating Syria's myriad armed groups into unified command structure is a priority of the new government.
‘Joy beyond measure’: Celebrations in Gaza as long-awaited ceasefire begins
Palestinians in Gaza hail ceasefire as thousands start preparations to return home following 15 months of war.
What to know about Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration
Who will be attending? How does an inauguration work? Will there be protests? We answer these questions and more.
‘Kiss the soil’: Displaced Palestinians return home after Gaza ceasefire
Forcibly displaced Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes after Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect.
ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election
Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when its military overthrew the government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Which foreign leaders are attending Trump’s inauguration – and who isn’t?
In a break from tradition, US President-elect Donald Trump has invited world leaders and heads of far-right parties.