Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom
Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov't involvement.
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‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands
Thousands in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.
US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Biden administration says Israel has 'legitimate goal' in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.
‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas
Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.
John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader
Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who formally resigned on Tuesday after just over a year in office.
Stormy Daniels testifies during day 13 of Trump’s New York hush money trial
As Daniels spoke about her alleged affair with Donald Trump, defence lawyers pushed unsuccessfully for a mistrial.
UN, aid urgencies urge Israel to halt Rafah assault after crossing seized
UN and aid agencies urge Israel to halt a Rafah incursion with Gaza in the midst of famine, needing urgent aid.
Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses
Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam.
Modi votes in home state as mammoth India election hits half-way mark
Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric.
German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections
Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.
Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.
Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students
Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.
UN pushes Iran for ‘concrete’ cooperation on atomic programme
Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.
‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday's collapse.
Israel, students and the battle to divest
With South Africa in mind, US students challenge school administrations that refuse to divest from Israel’s war on Gaza.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for record fifth term
With the country firmly in his grip and his power unchecked, Putin tells Russians: 'Together we will win.'
Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going on?
Israel is moving ahead with a ground operation in Rafah and has effectively sealed Gaza off from the rest of the region.
UK Defence Ministry targeted in cyberattack: Minister
Third-party payroll system with names and bank details of armed forces staff hacked, reports say.
US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report
WSJ reports Biden administration has not followed up with official notification about proposed sale of precision arms.