UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by reports of RSF assault on Sudan’s el-Fasher
Antonio Guterres has called on the RSF commander to 'act responsibly and immediately order a halt' to its attacks.
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Fact check: Are ‘born alive’ babies really unprotected in some US states?
President of US anti-abortion rights group claims protections for babies born alive after abortions have been repealed.
What is early voting in US elections? What to know in 500 words
Advocates say early voting makes elections more inclusive, but the practice has been the target of false fraud claims.
Danube waters reach parliament’s steps as Storm Boris floods Hungary
Workers use sandbags to block water as the worst floods to hit Central and Eastern Europe in two decades kill 24.
Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report
Lawyer leading case says International Criminal Court must act with 'full force ... to protect those most vulnerable'.
Israeli attack on Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians kills 22
The dead from the strike on Zeitoun School in Gaza City include 13 children and six women.
At least 38 killed in Israeli strike on suburb in Lebanon’s Beirut
Children, women among victims of attack which Israel says targeted members of Hezbollah's Radwan special forces unit.
US Secret Service admits failures in review of shooting at Trump rally
Internal review identifies poor planning, communication breakdown and 'complacency' of some agents.
Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion
Military judge releases King for good behaviour and time served after sentencing him to 12 months of confinement.
US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager
Cartoon published in National Review would 'incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities'.
Japan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floods
A dozen rivers burst their banks in Ishikawa where the meteorological agency issued its highest alert level.
Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it?
Earth will get its very own 'mini-moon' which will remain in orbit for two months later this year.
Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods?
Floods are worsening by the year in Nigeria and standard food aid programmes after each disaster are not enough.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months
Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse
While the economy has stabilised, many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.
Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices
Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia's ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939
As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.
Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.
UN warns escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence risks devastating conflict
At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel's attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime.
Israeli forces kill dozens across Gaza as tanks advance deeper into Rafah
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli attacks on two homes in Rafah, medical sources say.