Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa
Online anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing, but life on the ground tells a more complicated story.
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Iran war live: Tehran in no rush to open Hormuz; West Bank attacks continue
Deputy foreign minister says Iranian forces have 'full oversight' of movements in the strait.
Vote count under way in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
Iceland's leadership has promised to honour the country's decision in the vote, which is currently too close to call.
Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week
This is the 27th time since Russia invaded Ukraine that Zaporizhzhia plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies.
Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name
The 'Lake Ontario' sign comes in response to the US president's efforts to rename the body of water 'Lake America'.
What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
Few details have emerged about deal between Washington and Caracas, criticised as takeover of Venezuela's resources.
Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns
King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with 'pride and joy', promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.
RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism
Activists say Hindu nationalists have sought to mask far-right politics through broad appeals to the Indian diaspora.
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill two people, hit hospital supply warehouse
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports rising casualties amid escalated Israeli attacks, with victims trapped under rubble.
Israeli settlers surround Palestinian home in occupied West Bank’s Qusra
At least four people trapped inside their home, as earlier siege on Palestinian families has continued for three weeks.
UNRWA’s first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under threat
Israel threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem's oldest still-operational educational institutions.
Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon
After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27
The crash occurred when a truck overtook another vehicle and struck the minibus, police say.
Russian attack on warehouse near Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 37
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says warehouse was struck, 'followed by a detonation', causing a major fire.
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence
Iran's president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.
Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII
King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, was viewed as a reformer who embraced inclusivity.
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.