Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 35 people as polio vaccinations continue
WHO says it surpasses its polio vaccination targets in first days of campaign to immunise more than 640,000 children.
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At least 12 people killed after boat capsizes in English Channel
Dozens of people rescued and 12 others admitted to hospital after boat travelling from France to Britain capsizes.
Lebanon’s former central bank chief Riad Salameh arrested
Arrest comes after top prosecutor interrogated Salameh over several financial matters, judiciary officials say.
Timeline: Israel’s deadly seven-day raid in occupied West Bank’s Jenin
Jenin is once again the target of a major Israeli assault, leaving a trail of death and destruction.
UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshis jailed for anti-Hasina protests
The Bangladeshi nationals were sentenced to long prison terms for protesting against the unrest in their home country.
Will India-Pakistan rivalry hurt Russia-China led SCO grouping?
Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to the upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad. Modi is unlikely to attend.
Starvation crisis of ‘historic proportions’ in Sudan, aid groups warn
International community is failing to address 'the immense hunger' amid Sudan's civil war, humanitarian agencies say.
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei hospitalised after being set on fire
Rebecca Cheptegie, who ran in last month's Olympic marathon, has burns covering 75 percent of her body.
‘Tragic childhood’: Gaza children vaccinated against polio, war continues
Some families question the push for vaccines amid eroded trust in the international community's help.
Former Volkswagen boss faces trial for ‘Dieselgate’ role
Martin Winterkorn in court nine years after German auto giant admitted rigging emissions tests.
Corruption pushing African youth to emigrate: Poll
North America is their top destination, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Spain in Western Europe.
Virus hunters: The scientists tracking deadly diseases in tough conditions
Amid threats from mpox and new unknown viruses, how do epidemiologists track pathogens before a health crisis begins?
Putin shrugs off ICC war crimes warrant on visit to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar welcomes Russian leader, ignoring warrant for alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.
DRC says 129 killed in attempted escape from country’s biggest prison
Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo says 24 people were shot dead while others suffocated in the crowd.
Netanyahu demands control of Philadelphi Corridor in any ceasefire deal
Israeli PM insists on Israeli control of key Gaza border strip as he pushes against rising pressure over captives.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 921
As the war enters its 921st day, these are the main developments.
Biden joins Harris at first joint election campaign stop since leaving race
Harris aims to boost union support at Pittsburgh event with Biden, who last year joined workers on the picket line.
Venezuela judge issues arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez
President Nicolas Maduro has been cracking down amid mass protests over July's disputed presidential election.
‘I’m so happy’: Excitement in Indonesia ahead of Pope Francis’s visit
The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.
Hamas says Gaza captives will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues raids
Qassam Brigades issues statement a day after the bodies of six captives are recovered from a Gaza tunnel by Israel.