The wild West Bank: The lawless settlers terrorising Palestinian farmers
Villagers and farmers in the South Hebron hills live in fear of rogue attacks – on their people, animals and land.
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Ukraine leverages limited resources for incursion into Russia’s Kursk
As Ukraine gains a rare upper hand, the world awaits Russian talk of red lines and its promised response.
Pakistan’s military arrests three former officers amid spy chief probe
The latest arrests are linked to investigations against former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, who faces a court-martial.
Taliban ‘deliberately deprived’ 1.4 million girls of schooling: UN
As Afghanistan’s rulers mark three years in power, the future of an entire generation of girls is ‘in jeopardy’.
Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election
Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.
New round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha: Where do Hamas, Israel stand?
Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.
Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason
Supporters say she donated about $50 to charity, but investigators accuse her of helping Ukraine buy weapons.
Ukraine puts ‘pressure on the aggressor’, catches Russia off-guard in Kursk
President Putin and his officials appeared unprepared for Ukraine's daring invasion.
Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials.
UK woman jailed for ‘blow up mosque’ Facebook post after Southport riots
Julie Sweeney sentenced after pleading guilty to sending communications that 'threaten death or serious harm'.
Climate activists protest at four German airports, halting traffic
Interior minister says action was 'dangerous and stupid', warns of tougher penalties for airport intruders.
Russia evacuates thousands from Kursk as Ukrainian forces advance
Ukrainian military says Russia has moved some troops from the occupied south but this is not a major redeployment.
Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem
The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses 'imminent threat' to a World Heritage Site.
‘Big shock’: Thailand faces political upheaval as PM removed from office
Thailand's constitutional court made its second bombshell ruling in a week as it ousted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election
Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.
‘Reclaim the night’: Massive protests in India after doctor’s rape, murder
Demonstrators are demanding more safety for women after a trainee doctor's body was found in a Kolkata state hospital.
Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report
UK bank wanted to quell criticism over involvement with defence firms supplying Israeli military.
Protests escalate in India over rape and murder of doctor in Kolkata
The discovery of the 31-year-old's body last week at a state-run hospital has led to widespread outrage.
US actress Gena Rowlands, star of The Notebook, dies at 94
Rowlands starred in dozens of films during a career that began on stage and television in the 1950s.
NASA to decide on how to bring home stranded astronauts by end of the month
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.