El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer who defends deportees
Ruth Eleonora López has defended Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador by US President Trump's administration.
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After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks
US president says two sides will 'immediately' start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on 'right track'.
Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections
The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.
Former President Bolsonaro’s coup trial opens in Brazil
More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.
Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill
Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.
Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling
The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.
Sudan’s army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister
Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for ‘Russophobia’ amid Ukraine war
Russia claims members of the international rights group have backed 'extremist' organisations and 'foreign agents'.
Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he?
The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov's request.
Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial
The trial has added to rising concerns across East Africa about threats to democracy.
Car bomb in Pakistan’s restive southwest kills four people
The attack is just the latest in Balochistan, which is plagued by insurgency.
Romania, Poland, Portugal election results: Who are the winners and losers?
Pro-EU forces prevail on electoral 'super Sunday', but far right gains ground.
Military and economic deals in pipeline as UK looks to EU reset
London and Brussels to remove selected post-Brexit barriers as Trump's global disruptions drive return to closer ties.
A father’s fight to find out what happened to his son who joined ISIS
When a 19-year-old Swede joined ISIL (ISIS), his father was left to bear the weight of his decision.
DR Congo’s coltan miners struggle as they dig to feed world’s tech
Despite global thirst for key tech material, miners in rebel-held Rubaya toil in poverty, mired in conflict and unrest.
Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide
Rescuers battle weather and conditions to find missing after storm kills six people at remote mine.
Tens of thousands march in the Netherlands to protest against Gaza genocide
Protesters march through The Hague to call on government to do more to halt Israel’s onslaught on besieged enclave.
Mexican ship hits Brooklyn Bridge: What went wrong, who were the victims?
Two Mexican cadets are killed when the vessel, carrying 277 people, crashes into the New York landmark.
Biden’s prostate cancer: What happened, how serious is Gleason score 9?
Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in US males.
Iran summons UK charge d’affaires amid nuclear friction
Arrests of Iranians come amid lingering tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and fallout of Russia-Ukraine war.