Thousands flee southern Gaza as Israel mounts new assault
At least eight people have been killed and 30 wounded in an Israeli bombardment in eastern Khan Younis.
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Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey
More than 470 people have been taken into custody after crowds attacked Syrian shops and cars in central Turkey.
Israel’s Netanyahu slams release of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital chief
PM awaits report from Israeli intelligence as released prisoners claim they were tortured and abused in Israeli jails.
Death toll from India stampede rises to 116
More than a dozen people injured in crush in a village in Uttar Pradesh state's Hathras district.
Israel strikes southern Gaza following new evacuation order
The Israeli army has issued an evacuation order covering much of Khan Younis, Gaza's second-largest city.
Cambodia accused of conducting political trial as it jails green activists
Government accused of jailing environmentalists in a bid to 'muzzle criticism'.
North Korea claims ballistic missile test with ‘superlarge warhead’
South Korean military says Pyongyang's claim of successful launch 'likely to be false'.
Will Pakistan ever be able to eradicate polio?
Six poliovirus cases have been reported so far this year. But the country’s fight is not just against the disease.
How Israel destroyed Gaza’s ability to feed itself
The annual celebration of abundant harvests has been replaced by widespread devastation and a dire humanitarian crisis.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm
Beryl, the earliest Category 4 storm ever reported, is moving towards Jamaica after hitting the island of Carriacou.
Anti-coup forces allege Myanmar military using banned, restricted weapons
Calls for investigation grow as fighters from multiple states allege military using weapons such as white phosphorous.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 858
As the war enters its 858th day, these are the main developments.
How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency
Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.
France detains top film directors over sex abuse allegations
Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon accused of sexual assault, charges the two men deny.
Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog
Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests.
Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes
Government says overhaul will make country more just, but opposition fears it would throw justice system into disarray.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group
Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says 'appropriate remedy' would be to release Khan 'immediately'.
Who are the Haredim in Israel and what are their demands?
The military's moves to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews has led to protests and anger among the religious community.
Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?
Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance.
Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on island near Grenada
The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season slams into Carriacou amid warnings of 'life-threatening conditions'.