Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN
UN office warns that a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and fears further grim milestones could be set.
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After COVID and Ebola, doctors take on mpox amid conflict in eastern DRC
The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.
One dead, six missing after luxury superyacht capsizes off Sicily coast
The boat, that was carrying tourists including British tech giant Mike Lynch, sank due to rough weather conditions.
Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel
Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.
Blinken says ceasefire talks ‘maybe last’ chance to free captives from Gaza
Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft.
Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.
UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny
Misogyny, 'Islamism' and far-right 'extremism' among trends to be analysed, Home Office says.
Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech
Bangladesh's interim prime minister has also pledged to maintain the country's important garment industry.
Some doctors still on strike, protests spread after Indian medic’s murder
Thousands march in streets of Kolkata as authorities struggle to contain demonstrations calling for justice.
The unlikely origins of some of the world’s favourite foods
Fusion cuisine: How chicken tikka masala was invented in Glasgow and pizza became American.
Famine looming in parts of Yemen, UN experts warn
The number of acutely malnourished children has increased by 34% compared with last year, a United Nations report says.
Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia
Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia's Kursk region this month.
Actor and ‘French monument’ Alain Delon dies aged 88
The French actor known for his roles in Le Samourai and Purple Noon also courted controversy with his far-right support.
Blinken visits Israel, but Hamas, Netanyahu far apart on Gaza truce
US, Qatar, Egypt are mediating to secure ceasefire and captive swap as the death toll in Gaza rises to more than 40,000.
Indian medics stage nationwide strike over doctor’s rape and murder
Doctors in India remained off the job on Sunday, calling for justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered.
Family, including six children, among 25 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
As deadly attacks continue, UNRWA warns the so-called Gaza 'humanitarian zone' has shrunk to just 11% of the Strip.
Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra sworn in as PM after royal sign-off
The economy in the divided country will be the new young leader's 'bread and butter' issue, analysts say.