Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela
Millions of Hindu devotees will gather for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious congregation on earth.
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Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2,700 wounded fighting Ukraine
Casualties among North Koreans assisting Russia 'have surpassed 3,000', according to South Korea's intelligence agency.
Rehearsal and walkthrough for Donald Trump’s inauguration
A rehearsal with stand-ins is held at the Capitol before the inauguration of US President-elect Trump.
Iran welcomes return of national held in Italy in spat involving the US
The US had asked Italy to arrest and extradite the Iranian national for allegedly transferring drone technology.
Firefighters battle to corral Los Angeles fires before strong winds return
US death toll rises as strong winds are expected to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas.
Israeli siege of north Gaza leaves 5,000 dead, missing after 100 days
The Israeli military has only intensified its siege of the north and attacks across Gaza amid renewed ceasefire talks.
Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use
Trump claims Democratic environmental policies contributed to LA fires, but is that true?
Russia claims to have seized two new villages in eastern Ukraine
Russian Defence Ministry says its soldiers captured Yantarne in the Donetsk region and Kalinove in the Kharkiv region.
How strategic is Wad Madani city, retaken by Sudanese army?
The army's recapture of the agricultural and trading hub means the RSF will be cut off from parts of the country.
Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy
Katherine Franke says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election
Electoral body says President Deby's party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition.
EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh
Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad's removal.
Before and after photos show scale of destruction from LA wildfires
At least 16 people are now confirmed dead from fires that have left communities in ruins across Los Angeles.
Incumbent expected to win as Croatians vote in presidential run-off
Zoran Milanovic, a NATO critic, is on track to win the run-off vote after securing 49 percent votes in round one.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,053
Here are the key developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department
A former war crimes prosecutor, Smith was appointed in November 2022 - nearly two years after the US Capitol attack.
Israel steps up Gaza attacks amid renewed ceasefire push
Netanyahu sends high-level delegation to Qatar to ‘advance’ ceasefire talks on same day military attacked school, homes.
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as winds expected to pick up
Evacuation orders throughout the Los Angeles area cover 153,000 residents, with 57,000 structures at risk.
Sudan army says its forces enter Wad Madani in push to retake city from RSF
The military says it is working to 'clean up the remaining rebel pockets' inside the capital of Gezira state.
Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress
Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD's candidate for chancellor.