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Israel escalates Lebanon bombardment as officials considers ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said the attacks were directed at Hezbollah infrastructure, including a weapons storage facility.
Eight killed in stabbing attack at school in eastern China, police say
Suspect arrested after attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing county, police say.
Israeli air raid on Gaza City school-turned-shelter kills 10 people
The strike took place at a UN-run school in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.
G7 backs Ukraine as Zelenskyy says he wants to end war next year
Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so war with Russia ends in 2025 'through diplomatic means'.
Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests
Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.
Gabon votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year
Transitional leader urges voters to back draft charter, which proposes changes that include presidential term limits.
Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called 'criminal' of food, water and medicine.
Philippines evacuates thousands as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears
President Marcos directs government to prepare for 'worst-case scenario', with millions at risk from storm surges.
Dutch coalition gov’t survives after minister quits over Amsterdam violence
Junior Finance Minister Nora Achahbar unexpectedly resigned to protest alleged racist comments by some cabinet members.
Xi-Biden meet: Tariffs to Taiwan, what ails US-China ties as Trump looms
Trump's presidency could see escalating trade wars. But ties have been rocky under Biden too.
Spies like them: The intelligence war between Iran, Israel
As Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon continue without pause, the region's long-fought shadow wars are gaining form.
Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire
The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 995
As the war enters its 995th day, these are the main developments.
‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides
President Dissanayake's party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.
‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination
The civil rights leader's family has accused the CIA, FBI and NYPD of concealing prior knowledge of the assassination.
US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.
House Speaker Johnson resists calls to make Matt Gaetz ethics report public
The probe, slated to be released Friday, has been left in limbo after Gaetz resigned his role as House representative.
Israel ramps up attacks on Lebanon as officials study US ceasefire plan
Israeli air strikes flattened five buildings in the Lebanese capital Beirut's southern suburbs.
How controversial is Trump’s pick of RFK Jr as US health secretary?
More about Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump's health secretary pick who is sceptical of vaccines, the FDA and fluoride.