UN says 36 Israeli attacks killed only Palestinian women, children in Gaza
UN rights office says 36 Israeli air strikes between March 18 and April 9 killed only Palestinian women and children.
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‘Child was raped every half an hour’ in two months in eastern DR Congo: UN
Up to 45% of 10,000 sexual violence cases in DRC's conflict zone in January and February involved minors, says UNICEF.
China raises stakes in Trump’s tariffs ‘game’ with 125% levy on US goods
Beijing to challenge US tariffs before the WTO, saying Trump administration to blame for global economic 'turbulence'.
UN slams Myanmar’s ruling military for breaching truce amid quake recovery
Army carried out some 120 attacks after earthquake, with more than half of them after declaration of ceasefire, UN says.
Senate confirms Dan Caine as top US general
Trump's nominee becomes chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff with 60 votes against 25.
US Supreme Court orders return of migrant wrongly deported to El Salvador
Lawyer for Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia hails Supreme Court's order, saying that 'the rule of law prevailed'.
Ukraine opens probe into Russia’s alleged killing of four prisoners of war
The Associated Press news agency has verified footage from Ukrainian and Russian sources depicting the four soldiers.
Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River
A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.
Iran warns it could expel UN nuclear inspectors ahead of US talks
The United States and Iran are set for talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday.
Palestinian Ahmad Manasra released from Israeli prison after nine years
Ahmad Manasra, 23, has been released after completing nine-and-a-half-year sentence, lawyer says.
Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty
The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.
US stocks down as trade war with China deepens
The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.
American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport
At least three members of Congress are on one of the planes in this latest mishap at Reagan National.
Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary
Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.
Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason
Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.
Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria
'Technical talks' aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says.
‘Make showers great again’: Why Trump’s fighting bathroom water pressure
Trump's new executive order declares showerheads will not be 'weak and worthless' any more. But what about water bills?
Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?
Trump's 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.
Unpacking Israel’s war on international humanitarian law
Israel has tried to legally justify its attacks and treatment of Palestinians, even as it goes against international law
Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?
Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.