Ten maps to understand the occupied West Bank
Since 1967, Israel has occupied the West Bank. Here are 10 maps showing how military control affects Palestinian lives.
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Hong Kong’s security law threatens to jail activist for ‘seditious’ T-shirt
Chu Kai-pong faces a sentence of up to 10 years in jail after becoming the first convict under the strict new laws.
Unsanctioned Israeli leaflets order Lebanon residents to evacuate
The Israeli military says the dropping of leaflets is unauthorised, and no evacuation is under way.
At least 8 dead as Storm Boris continues to pound Central, Eastern Europe
Strong winds and unusually heavy rainfall have been pummelling the region for days.
Japan’s elderly population rises to record 36.25 million
Japanese aged 65 or older now account for nearly 30 percent of the population, government data shows.
Shogun, Hacks, Baby Reindeer win big at Emmys
Sweeping Japanese epic takes home a record 18 awards, the most for a single season.
China frees US pastor David Lin who was jailed for life in 2006
Lin's release raises hopes for two other US citizens detained in China and considered wrongfully detained by Washington.
Typhoon Bebinca hits Shanghai, strongest storm since 1949
Shanghai's 25 million people advised to stay at home as Bebinca pounds city with heavy rain and strong winds.
At least one killed, 42 injured as Russian bomb hits Kharkiv apartments
Ukrainian president reiterates call for allies to allow Ukraine to strike military targets deep inside Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 934
As the war enters its 934th day, these are the main developments.
Trump’s VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrants
Top US Republican politicians continue to repeat debunked rumours about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio town.
Trump safe as FBI probes ‘attempted assassination’ near Florida golf course
White House says both President Biden and Trump's rival Kamala Harris were 'relieved' to know Trump is safe.
Boat capsizes in Nigeria, drowning at least 40 people
The wooden boat was carrying mostly farmers across a river near Gummi town when the incident occurred.
India opposition leader Kejriwal says will resign as Delhi chief minister
Kejriwal announces resignation day after his release from prison in corruption case he claims is politically motivated.
Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury dies aged 76
Khoury had dedicated much of his writing to the Palestinian cause and taught at universities around the world.
‘I’m afraid’: Aftermath of Trump’s misinformation on Springfield’s Haitians
How a debunked rumour amplified anti-migrant sentiments and caused chaos in Springfield, Ohio.
Death toll rises as Storm Boris lashes central, eastern Europe
At least eight people dead as heavy rains hit Austria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn returns to Earth after first private spacewalk
SpaceX capsule splashes down in Gulf of Mexico near Florida after historic mission, carrying tech billionaire and crew.
Israeli army says ‘high probability’ its strike killed three Gaza captives
Army says conclusions of its probe into deaths of captives suggest Israeli air strike likely killed them in November.
Jordan’s king accepts PM al-Khasawneh’s resignation, appoints technocrat
Jafar Hassan has been named Jordan’s new prime minister by the king after last week's parliamentary elections.