Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills at least 18 people
Search for survivors under way after landslide at Kampala landfill engulfs people, animals and homes.
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‘A dream’: How the Americas’ first free town took its independence back
A small town founded by runaway slaves is granted administrative autonomy
Israeli army orders Gaza ‘humanitarian zone’ evacuation
Tens of thousands of Palestinians flee as Israel warns of expanded military action in southern city of Khan Younis.
Death toll rises after landslide at Uganda rubbish dump
Homes, people and livestock were engulfed by the landslide at a vast landfill site in the capital, Kampala.
Israel shrugs off school-strike critics to issue new Gaza evacuation order
Palestinians left with nowhere to flee as Israel extends its attacks across the enclave.
Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project
Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.
‘I was ambushed’: Sinaloa cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ details capture
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada says he was taken against his will to US amid conflicting accounts of arrest last month.
US election 2024: Harris leads Trump in three key states, new poll shows
Poll shows Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has edge over Republican rival in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Israeli attack on Gaza school renews calls for US to end support for Israel
Advocates urge Washington to stop sending weapons to Israel after attack kills more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza City.
Brazilian authorities recover bodies, probe cause of deadly plane crash
Civil defence teams are working to recover bodies of 58 passengers, four crew killed in fiery crash in Sao Paulo state.
Bangladesh chief justice agrees to resign amid new student protests
Hundreds protest outside the Supreme Court calling for Obaidul Hassan, seen as loyal to ex-PM Hasina, to step down.
‘Bloody massacre’: Reactions to Israeli attack on Gaza school
Hamas condemns 'dangerous escalation' while Qatar calls strike 'brutal crime against defenceless civilians'.
Sonic booms – the psychological warfare Israel uses to sow fear in Lebanon
Since October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.
Harris tells pro-Palestine protesters ‘now is time for ceasefire’ in Gaza
People chanted 'Free, free Palestine' during Democratic presidential candidate's speech at Arizona rally.
Ukraine braces for reprisals as Russia to send more troops to Kursk
Russia has imposed 'anti-terror' measures in Kursk and the nearby regions of Bryansk and Belgorod.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 897
As the war enters its 897th day, these are the main developments.
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills more than 100 people
Authorities in Gaza said Israeli bombs hit the school-turned-shelter as people were praying and triggered a fire.
US says El Chapo son surrendered but El Mayo taken against will from Mexico
US ambassador to Mexico says no US resources were involved in the removal of 'El Mayo' from Mexico to arrest in Texas.
US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza
Part of the military aid will go to Israeli unit accused of rights abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
US declares controversial Israeli battalion eligible for assistance
State Department says concerns over alleged rights violations by Netzah Yehuda have been 'effectively remediated'.