‘Decades of failure’: Who has UK’s Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blamed?
'Unscrupulous' companies, 'dishonesty and greed' and regulatory failure are at fault.
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Lukashenko pardons 30 convicted in Belarus antigovernment protests
President's office says the decree affects seven women and 23 men who have children.
Who is Linda Sun, ex-aide to NY governors charged with spying for China?
Ex-aide to Hochul and Cuomo has been charged on multiple counts along with her husband, US prosecutors say.
UK inquiry finds ‘dishonesty and greed’ behind Grenfell Tower fire deaths
The six-year inquiry condemns 'decades of failure' by governments, incompetence, dishonesty and greed.
Why are hundreds of thousands of people protesting across Israel?
Protests have convulsed Israel for a third night, as demonstrators call on PM Netanyahu to strike a ceasefire deal.
Israeli forces using ‘war-like’ tactics in occupied West Bank: UN
UN humanitarian agency says dozens of people were killed over the past week in Israeli attacks.
Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Lviv kills seven people
Children were among the dead in the strike on the historic centre of western Ukraine close to Poland's border.
Back to school – but not for the 625,000 students of Gaza
A teacher in Gaza reflects on how the first day of school used to bring excitement to students, parents and teachers.
Poland scrambles planes as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Missile and drone attack on Lviv, close to border with the NATO member, kills at least seven people.
Venezuelan forces accused of ‘brutal’ repression in post-election protests
Human Rights Watch says security forces and pro-government armed groups killed 23 protesters following Maduro's victory.
‘He can’t move at all’: A Gaza mother’s agony over baby with polio
The mother of the first child with polio in Gaza in 25 years says displacement led to her son's illness and paralysis.
China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa?
Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals.
Myanmar regime labels key ethnic armed groups ‘terrorist’ organisations
The designation bans anyone from joining or having contact with the MNDAA, TNLA and the Arakan Army.
US charges Hamas leaders over October 7, raises questions of Gaza mediation
Six defendants, three of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks, named in US case against Hamas officials.
Dozens killed in Boko Haram attack on village in northeastern Nigeria
Fighters from the hardline group attacked Mafa village on Sunday burning down shops and houses.
US woman indicted for attempt to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Elizabeth Wolf, 42, has been charged with attempted capital murder for attack on 3-year-old in swimming pool in Texas.
Major political shake-up starts in Ukraine; arms chief, ministers quit
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signalled last week that he would reshuffle his cabinet at a critical time in the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 922
As the war enters its 922nd day, these are the main developments.
Former aide to New York governor charged as ‘agent’ of Chinese government
Linda Sun and husband are accused of having 'laundered millions of dollars' on behalf of China, receiving kickbacks.
International leaders condemn arrest order for Venezuelan opposition leader
A top adviser to Brazil's president says there is 'authoritarian escalation' in Venezuela following the arrest warrant.