Venezuela judge issues arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez
President Nicolas Maduro has been cracking down amid mass protests over July's disputed presidential election.
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‘I’m so happy’: Excitement in Indonesia ahead of Pope Francis’s visit
The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.
Hamas says Gaza captives will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues raids
Qassam Brigades issues statement a day after the bodies of six captives are recovered from a Gaza tunnel by Israel.
Palestinian dies an hour after Israel arrests him from occupied West Bank
The 58-year-old man's body is handed over to Red Crescent amid intensified Israeli attacks on the Palestinian territory.
US says it seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane, citing sanctions breach
Justice Department says $13m aircraft bought through shell company, 'smuggled' out of US for Maduro's use.
Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
The air force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
Blast kills at least six people in Afghan capital, 13 wounded
Explosion takes place in southern Kabul area of Qala-e-Bakhtiar, and no group has claimed responsibility so far.
Ban on Elon Musk’s X platform upheld by Brazil Supreme Court
Judges vote to uphold ban, which comes amid standoff over misinformation, hate speech allegations.
Israelis strike for Gaza deal after more captives found dead
Thousands take to streets, calling for PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government to sign a ceasefire and captives swap deal.
Cathay Pacific halts flights on Airbus jets over engine component failure
The carrier cancels 24 return flights until the end of Tuesday as it carries out fleet-wide inspections.
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure Gaza ceasefire deal
US president says Washington is 'very close' to putting forward a final proposal for agreement between Israel and Hamas.
UK suspends some arms exports to Israel over humanitarian law concerns
Thirty of 350 licences suspended over 'clear risk' the weapons could be used in breach of humanitarian law.
Gunfire heard in DRC’s biggest prison after attempted jail break
Authorities say the security forces have the situation under control, but the number of casualties is unclear.
Floods, landslides caused by Tropical Storm Yagi kill 11 in Philippines
About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Philippines or its surrounding waters each year between late June and October.
Netherlands tries Pakistanis for incitement to kill Geert Wilders
Two men on trial in absentia at high-security court near Amsterdam for inciting murder of the far-right politician.
Polio returns to Gaza: Where else has the virus re-emerged?
Poliovirus has been found in US, UK sewage samples while cases make a comeback in Mozambique and Malawi.
Will Israel’s protests shake Netanyahu’s hold on power?
The protests and Israel's first national strike since October 7 represent the latest challenge to the Israeli PM.
What’s the controversy over Trump’s Arlington cemetery visit about?
Critics have accused the former US president of using the visit for campaigning, against the law — a charge Trump denies
‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir found dead in Norway
The white beluga was found off the southwest coast at Risavika by a father and son who were out fishing.
At least 47 injured in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv sports centre
Officials say five children were hurt in Sunday's attack which also damaged a shopping mall.