UK police charge pro-Palestine protester behind divisive ‘coconut’ placard
Marieha Hussain has been charged with a racially aggravated offence after mocking PM Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman.
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Russia jails hypersonic missile scientist for 14 years for treason
Anatoly Maslov is among a string of prominent Russian scientists to have been charged with treason in recent years.
One dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by severe turbulence
There were 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board the Boeing 777-300ER, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Train of thought: India voters dissect Modi’s politics during long journey
The 22-car Thirukkural Express is a microcosm of India, carrying passengers from different social groups and religions.
Greece court dismisses charges against nine Egyptians over Pylos shipwreck
Rights groups also argue that the defendants' right to a fair trial is compromised by 'incomplete' evidence.
Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle
Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in antigovernment protests, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe.
Germany puts alleged leaders of suspected far-right coup plot on trial
Nine defendants, including Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss, go on trial in Frankfurt for 'treasonous' 2022 coup plot.
Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops amid unrest
Noumea's international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists.
Thousands mourn Iran’s Raisi in Tabriz procession after helicopter crash
Iranians are observing the second of five days of public mourning announced by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine’s war with Russia
Ukraine's leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation 'most difficult' since invasion.
German ‘Reichsbuerger’ coup plotters go on trial: Is democracy at stake?
The 'Reichsbuerger' movement was planning to overthrow the German government. Is the threat of a coup real?
Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans
The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi's party's catchphrases.
‘Nowhere to go’: Rohingya face arson attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Rohingya, targeted by the military in 2017, are caught in middle as Arakan Army and military battle in country's west.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817
As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
‘No equivalence’: Biden defends Israel after ICC requests arrest warrants
US president insists Israel and Hamas cannot be compared after ICC seeks warrants over alleged Israeli war crimes.
‘Lone wolf’ or JI?: Jemaah Islamiyah confusion after Malaysia attack
Hardline group launched wave of devastating attacks in Indonesia in the 2000s before regional governments cracked down.
‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai
Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan's elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.
Cohen admits to stealing and other takeaways from day 19 of Trump’s trial
Prosecution rested its case in former US president's hush-money trial, as defence finished cross-examining Cohen.
Iran announces five days of mourning after President Raisi’s death
President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash in poor weather.
What does Ebrahim Raisi’s death mean for Iran?
The president was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.