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China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii
Beijing lodges 'serious protests' with the US saying it 'strongly condemns' Taiwanese leader's stopover in Hawaii, Guam.
Syrian rebels seize control of Aleppo city in a lightning offensive
Syrian rebels wrest control of Aleppo city from the Syrian government forces after eight years.
Trump picks anti-‘deep state’ crusader Kash Patel to lead FBI
Patel has vowed to downsize the top intelligence body and pursue 'conspirators' in the government and media.
Romanians vote in parliamentary elections as far right hopes to make gains
Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in first round of presidential election.
Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun
Pro-EU critic of ruling Georgian Dream party says she won't leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently.
Israeli attacks kill two, wound six in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the terms of the ceasefire that ended nearly 14 months of war.
Israel kills three World Central Kitchen aid workers as it pounds Gaza
US-based food charity says it is pausing operations in Gaza after Israeli air attack hits vehicle carrying its workers.
Iceland holds parliamentary election after government’s collapse
The legislative election takes place after the collapse of a fragile coalition, with the economy being a top concern.
How Suriname and Guyana plan to share oil and gas wealth with citizens
Suriname will distribute revenues from new oil and gas discoveries among its more than 600,000 citizens.
Syrian rebels reach central Aleppo as army announces temporary withdrawal
Military says dozens of soldiers killed in attacks in northwest and it was regrouping to launch a 'counterattack'.
US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan
Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.
Ukrainian men face sexual torture in Russian detention centres: UN
The UN says most reported cases of sexual violence against men occur in detention centres.
Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race
Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.
Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?
Israel is stil launching strikes in Lebanon and is preventing people from returning to southern areas.
Kosovo PM blames Serbia for explosion at canal supplying power plants
Blast cuts off crucial water supplies to two plants, with fears much of the country could be left without power.
North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine
Pyongyang will 'invariably support' Russia 'to defend its sovereignty', Kim tells visiting Russian defence chief.
Why has Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now?
Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health.
At least 27 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria
Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel.