Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut
Power restored after outage hit the prominent film festival on its closing day and affected 160,000 homes in the area.
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Ukraine, Russia exchange more prisoners after ‘difficult night’ of attacks
The two countries swap hundreds of soldiers and civilians as Russia launches more drone attacks on Ukraine.
Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain
Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?
Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.
UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve
Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.
EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs
EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff.
Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN
UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the 'deadliest tragedy at sea' involving Rohingya so far this year.
‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?
Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or 'disappeared' during the civil war are still waiting for answers.
Vietnam orders ban on popular messaging app Telegram
Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users.
German woman arrested after mass stabbing at Hamburg train station
Police say four victims face life-threatening injuries, suggest suspect had suffered 'psychological emergency'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,185
These are the key events on day 1,185 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum
San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand's looted Prakhon Chai hoard.
US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon
Investors interpreted Trump's comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.
‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote
Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.
DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity
Kabila, accused of ‘treason’ and ‘war crimes’, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group.
US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist
Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.
Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.
Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations
A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US's nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.
A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81
The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.