UN says nine employees ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 Hamas attack
Following probe by United Nations' oversight body, nine individuals have been fired, spokesperson says.
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Lebanese grapple with fear and tough choices as regional war looms
As the spectre of a major war looms over Lebanon, civilians are bracing for the worst-case scenario.
Bangladesh president orders release of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
The order for Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM and fled Bangladesh.
Turkey to submit bid to join South Africa ICJ genocide case against Israel
Foreign minister says Turkey will formally submit its declaration of intervention on Wednesday at The Hague.
UK riots: Why are far-right groups attacking immigrants and Muslims?
Police arrest hundreds as chaos fuelled by hate and misinformation grips UK in aftermath of a tragic stabbing attack.
Hurricane Debby hits Florida coast; evacuations ordered
Agencies warn storm may dump 6 to 12 inches of rain in Florida and 20 to 30 inches in Georgia and South Carolina.
World reacts to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s removal from power
Reactions as Hasina is forced to resign and flee the country after weeks of deadly unrest in the country.
British PM says ‘standing army’ of police ready to deal with rioters
Keir Starmer says violent protesters who target Muslim communities would face 'full force of the law'.
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina forced to resign: What happened and what’s next?
Prime minister reportedly flees to India after weeks of antigovernment protests.
Timeline: Sheikh Hasina’s reign ends after 15 years
Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigns and flees the country after weeks of deadly protests.
Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails
President of Balkan nation expected to call for new vote after three parties fail to garner enough support to govern.
Photos: Celebrations after PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests.
Army announces interim government after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees
Hasina's departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday.
Bangladesh protesters make defiant call for march on Dhaka
Tension is rising as protesters call for mass mobilisation in the face of deadly crackdown and national curfew.
Iran and Hezbollah attack on Israel imminent, Blinken tells G7: Report
US says seeking to limit attacks and response, urges G7 allies to use diplomatic pressure to try to avert regional war.
Japan’s Nikkei slumps more than 10 percent in worst losses since 1987
Fears about the health of the US economy are hitting Japan's stock market and share indices around Asia.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of missile launchers to border
North Korea has been expanding its short-range weaponry designed to overwhelm missile defences in South Korea.
Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Wagner attack controversy
Move follows Kyiv's official's comments on attacks last month targeting Malian soldiers and Russia's Wagner group.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 892
As thw war enters its 892nd day, these are the main developments.
Far-right rioters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK
Days of unrest continue in UK as prime minister warns rioters will be 'brought to justice'.