Mapping Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant
IAEA chief visits one of Russia's nuclear sites after Moscow accused Ukraine of attacking the Kursk power station.
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Did Biden’s White House pressure Mark Zuckerberg to censor COVID content?
In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, the Meta chief said he regretted caving in to government pressure.
India police fire tear gas at protest against Kolkata doctor’s rape, murder
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the top elected official in West Bengal state, where the crime took place.
Russia launches another wave of missiles and drones at Ukraine
Russia pounds its neighbour with deadly strikes for a second day in a row as Kyiv deploys air defence systems overnight.
West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region?
At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.
Israeli strike kills five Palestinians in occupied West Bank refugee camp
Israeli settlers kill a Palestinian man and injure six others in an attack on the West Bank village of Wadi Rahal.
Israel killed 40,000 people in Gaza. What does that look like?
More than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza, AJLabs puts this number into context.
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over monarchy comments
The now opposition leader is accused of insulting the previous king in an election campaign rally earlier this month.
UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of ‘unimaginable’ catastrophe
Speaking at a meeting of Pacific Island leaders in Tonga, Antonio Guterres warned the region was 'uniquely exposed'.
Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily
Seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, died when the ship went down in a sudden storm.
UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France
United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide 'all consular services' to Durov, says care of citizens a 'priority'.
Japan says China airspace incursion ‘serious violation of our sovereignty’
Tokyo summoned ambassador and lodged protest after surveillance plane was detected on Monday morning.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 914
As the war enters its 914th day, these are the main developments.
In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war
The Palestinian community where Democrats held their convention last week takes pride in identity and rallies for Gaza.
UN aid operations halt in Gaza after Israeli evacuation orders: Official
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations.
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he would build synagogue on Al-Aqsa compound
Countries, officials slam National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'dangerous' comments challenging status quo.
Canada follows US, imposes 100% tariff on EVs imported from China
PM Trudeau says Ottawa acting to counter what he calls China's intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity.
DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week
DRC had hoped to receive a first round of vaccine deliveries this week as virus spreads.
Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?
The exchange of attacks on Sunday raises questions about what Hezbollah's and Israel's next steps will be.
Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands
Officials remain worried over heavy rains that have caused flooding as the rainy season is yet to peak.