Armed conflicts hit post-WWII record in 2023
Number of conflicts worldwide hit 59 last year with 28 occurring in Africa.
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Bulgarian election delivers another fragmented parliament
Bulgaria's sixth vote in three years delivers yet another fragmented parliament.
Blinken headed for Middle East to push Gaza ceasefire plan
Israel continues to batter Gaza as the US presses for a UNSC vote to help push the ceasefire plan.
‘Politics is broken’: A South African anti-Zionist challenges UK’s Starmer
Andrew Feinstein, a pro-Palestinian activist and politician, is preparing to run in the general election.
South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?
It’s now legal to grow and use cannabis. The next battle — making it legal to trade. A continent is watching.
Ukraine says it struck Su-57 fighter jet on ground at Russian air base
The Ukrainian military agency said the plane was among 'a countable few' of its type in Moscow’s arsenal.
North Korea sends more rubbish balloons to South after Kim sister’s threat
Kim Yo Jong had warned of a 'crisis of confrontation' if South Korea did not halt propaganda broadcasts.
Australia’s PM slams vandalism of US consulate with pro-Palestine graffiti
Australia's Anthony Albanese calls on protesters to 'turn the heat down' after US consulate has windows smashed.
Onion exports: How Pakistan briefly won at India’s cost in unlikely matchup
While Pakistan celebrates onion export success, local consumers face soaring prices and financial strain.
Far right surges in EU vote, topping polls in Germany, France, Austria
French President Emmanuel Macron calls snap election after National Rally doubles vote share of centrist Renaissance.
France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote
Announcement comes after exit polls showed his alliance losing to far-right National Rally (RN) in EU parliament vote.
At least nine killed after attack on bus in Indian-administered Kashmir
Police say at least nine killed, 33 injured after a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims plunged into a gorge after shooting.
Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu’s government
Gantz's departure will not endanger the parliamentary majority in the Knesset held by the ruling right-wing coalition.
India’s Narendra Modi sworn in as country’s prime minister for a third term
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has formed a coalition government after losing outright majority in election.
Trump to hold rally in US swing state Nevada amid record-breaking heatwave
Rally for the Republican presidential candidate in Las Vegas will take place while temperatures are expected to soar.
Ghalibaf among six approved to run in Iran’s presidential election
Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and five other conservatives approved to run in snap vote on June 28.
The Harvard graduating students denied their degrees over Palestine protest
The decision by Harvard University to delay degrees for 13 students for one year has caused outrage.
S Korea to restart anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker relays after rubbish balloons
The move comes in retaliation to continuing North Korean campaigns to drop rubbish on the South with balloons.
Body of British TV host Michael Mosley found on Greek island
Michael Mosley had set off on a walk in a mountainous area in Greece on Wednesday afternoon.
Calls to end Gaza ‘bloodbath’ after Israeli attack kills 274 Palestinians
One of Israel's worst attacks kills at least 274 Palestinians at Nuseirat camp, leaving hospitals struggling to cope.