Timeline: Sheikh Hasina’s reign ends after 15 years
Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigns and flees the country after weeks of deadly protests.
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Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails
President of Balkan nation expected to call for new vote after three parties fail to garner enough support to govern.
Photos: Celebrations after PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests.
Army announces interim government after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees
Hasina's departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday.
Bangladesh protesters make defiant call for march on Dhaka
Tension is rising as protesters call for mass mobilisation in the face of deadly crackdown and national curfew.
Iran and Hezbollah attack on Israel imminent, Blinken tells G7: Report
US says seeking to limit attacks and response, urges G7 allies to use diplomatic pressure to try to avert regional war.
Japan’s Nikkei slumps more than 10 percent in worst losses since 1987
Fears about the health of the US economy are hitting Japan's stock market and share indices around Asia.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of missile launchers to border
North Korea has been expanding its short-range weaponry designed to overwhelm missile defences in South Korea.
Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Wagner attack controversy
Move follows Kyiv's official's comments on attacks last month targeting Malian soldiers and Russia's Wagner group.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 892
As thw war enters its 892nd day, these are the main developments.
Far-right rioters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK
Days of unrest continue in UK as prime minister warns rioters will be 'brought to justice'.
Yemen’s Houthis claim first attack on container ship in two weeks
Houthis say ship in Gulf of Aden struck by ballistic missiles in first attack since Israeli strike on Hodeidah port.
Children among those killed after Israel bombs two schools in Gaza
Israeli army claimed it stuck Hamas infrastructure in the attacks, which have left dozens wounded.
Ukraine orders evacuations from Donetsk towns as Russia claims advance
Evacuation comes as President Zelenskyy says F-16s have been delivered to Ukraine.
Will eating insects save the planet?
Eating insects may be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than eating meat - what's not to like?
Is the US headed for a recession?
The unexpected rise of US unemployment rate to a nearly three-year high has shaken the market and split economists.
Hamas begins consultations to choose Ismail Haniyeh’s successor
Movement that runs the Gaza Strip says its senior officials have started broad consultations 'to choose a new chief'.
Lebanon marks four years since Beirut port blast amid regional tensions
No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic explosion that killed more than 220 people.
Afghanistan’s first female Olympic breakdancer: ‘I want my big dream’
Defiant Afghan refugee Manizha Talash fled the Taliban for her chance to dance on the world stage.
Nigeria’s Tinubu urges end to protests against economic hardship
Protesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president.