How peaceful Bangladesh quota protests morphed into nationwide unrest
Government crackdown and attacks by ruling party supporters caused one of the biggest protests against PM Sheikh Hasina.
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Russia claims it intercepted US fighter jets over the Arctic
Russia says its military scrambled MiG-29 and MiG-31 jets, which identified the US planes as В-52Н strategic bombers.
Bangladesh court scraps most job quotas that caused deadly unrest: Reports
The top court scales back - but did not abolish - a contentious quota system that sparked deadly protests.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 877
As the war enters its 877th day, these are the main developments.
Trump insults Biden, Pelosi in first rally since assassination attempt
Republican nominee delivers fiery two-hour speech, mocking Democrats and repeating false claims about election fraud.
Why Indians are mad for momos
These savoury dumplings are a street food favourite. Just don’t forget the chutney.
‘Torn up bodies’: Israel intensifies bombing campaign in Gaza
Israeli attacks kill dozens, including local journalist, as Palestinian death toll in besieged territory nears 39,000.
What impact could the latest ICJ ruling on Israel have?
Top UN court rules that Israel's decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful.
‘Impunity must end’: World reacts to ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation
Several countries call on international community to pressure Israel in wake of 'watershed' opinion by top UN court.
Israel says it struck Yemen’s Hodeidah in response to Houthi attacks
The air raids against the port city come a day after a drone attack by the Yemeni group killed one person in Tel Aviv.
Four arrested in multimillion-dollar meth lab bust in South Africa
More than $100m worth of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs were seized in raid, police say.
Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts
Communications blackout persists as deadly crackdown on demonstrators continues in the nation of 170 million.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Cyprus president see different paths for divided island
Turkish leader says he sees no point in UN-led talks as Christodoulides declares reunification is the only way forward.
Tunisian President Saied says he will seek re-election in October
As president runs for new term, critics say credible polls can't be held unless jailed opposition politicians are freed.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 876
As the war enters its 876th day, these are the main developments.
Slow recovery after CrowdStrike update sparks global IT outage
Head of the cybersecurity firm issues a public apology but cautions that a total recovery could take weeks.
How is new malaria vaccine drive working in West Africa?
How does the new R21/Matrix-M vaccine work and where is it being administered?
At least 11 people killed, dozens missing in China bridge collapse
As China grapples with extreme weather conditions, authorities say bridge collapsed after heavy rains and flash floods.
Biden vows to stay in race as more Democrats ask him to drop out
Standoff between 81-year-old president and his party expected to intensify as 12 more Democrats ask him to step aside.
At least 40 Haitians killed in boat fire, UN migration agency says
More than half a million Haitians have been internally displaced by gang violence that killed hundreds this year.