France convicts actor Gerard Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women
Depardieu is put on the sex offenders list and receives a suspended sentence for groping the women on a film set.
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Palestinian journalist among two killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital
Hassan Eslaih has been killed in Nasser Hospital during treatment for injuries sustained in the previous Israeli attack.
Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here’s what to know
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Turkiye after four decades.
Zelenskyy will have face-to-face talks in Istanbul, but will Putin?
The Ukrainian leader will travel to meet Turkiye's Erdogan and see if his Russian counterpart turns up.
Why did the US and China slash tariffs – and what’s next?
Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.
Argentina’s top court finds Nazi files ‘of global significance’ in basement
Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina's Supreme Court.
Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial
Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libya’s Tripoli
Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US
Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.
Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices
President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.
Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin - if he attends in person.
Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk
Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.
India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan
Modi vows India will 'retaliate on its own terms' if there is any future 'terror' attack on the country.
Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage
The new pontiff talks of witnesses 'who report on war even at the cost of their lives'.
Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory
Tidjane Thiam's campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.
Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan’s el-Fasher, army says
The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any 'interference' in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.
UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq
Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.
UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support
PM Starmer's shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour's large base of left-of-centre supporters.
Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know
Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.
Qatar and US in talks over offer of luxury plane to use as Air Force One
Democrats and good government advocates say it is unethical and likely unconstitutional for Trump to accept.