New Haiti PM tasked with stabilising violence-racked country
Fritz Belizaire put in place as authorities battle gangs for control of the crisis-ridden country.
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What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?
US ‘touched a nerve’ in security dealings with Niger, opening door to ‘transactional’ Russia as Sahel violence spirals.
‘Blame the government’: Kenyans bemoan lack of support amid record flooding
In Mathare, one of the largest slums in Nairobi, residents grapple with flood damage, loss and lack of state assistance.
Southeast Asia swelters in record-setting heatwave
The excessive heat across the region has triggered health alerts, shuttered schools and put pressure on power grids.
China’s revised state secrets law has come into force. Here’s what to know
Taiwan warn citizens against travelling to China amid fears new law could be used to punish regular business activities.
At least 19 killed, dozens injured after road collapses in southern China
Some 30 people are being treated in hospital after they were trapped in their vehicles when the road caved in.
Thousands evacuated, flights disrupted as Indonesian volcano erupts again
Mount Ruang sent thick clouds of ash more than 5km (3 miles) into the sky.
In India’s election, a flash drive, sex abuse videos – and a missing MP
An MP from party allied with Prime Minister Modi's BJP in Karnataka State is at the centre of sexual abuse allegations.
US to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic shift
Shares of cannabis companies surge as much as 80 percent after move to classify drug as schedule three substance.
In Japan, book criticising trans ‘craze’ sparks rare culture-war skirmish
Backlash against publishers of controversial book highlights blurring of national borders in the social media age.
A sanctioned strongman and the ‘fall’ of Myanmar’s Myawaddy
The key border town was 'liberated' by Myanmar's anti-coup fighters, but the story is far more complex.
Arrests at Columbia University as New York City police clear Gaza protest
Violent clashes erupt at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counter-demonstrators.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 797
As the war enters its 797th day, these are the main developments.
Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill
The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding.
UN chief calls for independent probe into Gaza mass graves
Antonio Guterres says it is 'imperative' that independent investigators are allowed immediate access to grave sites.
Abu Dhabi-backed group ends bid to take over Telegraph newspaper
The move comes after the UK said it would bring forward legislation to block such state-backed takeover deals in media.
Trump held in contempt of court in New York trial for gag order violations
Judge in hush money trial says Trump violated order nine times and warns future violations could result in jail time.
Netanyahu says Israel will invade Rafah as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Israeli forces will enter the southern Gaza city 'with or without a deal'.
ICJ rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel
The world court rules against issuing emergency order to stop German military exports in case brought by Nicaragua.
‘We stormed without support’: Ukraine towns fall to Russia in latest defeat
Outmanned and outgunned, Kyiv's forces struggle to advance against Moscow's troops as the war drags on.