China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder
Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.
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How the world voted in 2024
The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.
South Korea’s worst-ever plane crash highlights dangers of bird strikes
Bird strikes are a common hazard for commercial flights but only rarely cause serious accidents, experts say.
South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration
Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law.
Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?
Visa dispute highlights divide between Trump supporters like tech tycoon Elon Musk and immigration hardliners.
Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100
Carter served just one-term in the White House, but became one of the most active former presidents in US history.
Tributes pour in after US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Oldest living president served only one term but has been hailed for his post-White House philanthropy and advocacy.
Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?
Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week.
Incumbent Milanovic to win Croatia’s presidential election: Early results
Opposition Social Democrats' candidate on track to win second term in office, according to preliminary results.
Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years
It's the first time Ahmed al-Sharaa has commented on an electoral timeline since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Who is Hussam Abu Safia, director of key Gaza hospital detained by Israel?
Head of one of northern Gaza's last partially functioning hospitals arrested as Israeli military raids the facility.
Beyond the US election: Seven stories that shaped the Americas in 2024
The region has faced economic crises, a disputed vote in Venezuela, gangs in Haiti and cartel violence in Mexico.
Azerbaijani leader asks Russia to ‘admit guilt’ in plane crash
Ilham Aliyev accuses Russia of firing at Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft and trying to cover up cause of disaster.
Twenty-day-old baby dies of cold in Gaza, fifth such fatality this winter
Jumaa al-Batran is fifth infant to die from winter-related causes as Israeli genocide causes harsh living conditions.
How ‘scientist’ whales are helping uncover the secrets of climate change
Southern right whales are thriving again. Now they face an even bigger threat – the Anthropocene era.
Polls close in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election
Opposition boycotts vote for a new parliament, provincial assemblies and local councils, citing fears of vote rigging.
New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside
Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia's new president as pro-EU predecessor refuses to recognise his legitimacy.
Calls for the release of Gaza hospital director detained by Israel
Palestinians, campaigners express concern after Abu Safia and others from Kamal Adwan Hospital are detained by Israel.
Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 176
Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know
The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.