Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as cross-border fire escalates
Hezbollah dismisses Israeli claim that it has killed half of the group's commanders in southern Lebanon.
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Portrait by Gustav Klimt sells for $32m at Vienna auction
Portrait of Miss Lieser, a painting of a young woman left unfinished due to Klimt's death, was long believed to be lost.
About 282 million people faced acute hunger last year: UN-led report
Gaza, Sudan and other conflicts, along with extreme weather and economic shocks, worsened food insecurity, report says.
Are settler politics running unchecked in Israel?
While far-right settler sentiments have always existed, they seem to be having a louder and louder say in Israel today.
Photos: Argentina protesters march against Milei’s public university cuts
A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protesters into the streets.
Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar
As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets.
US top diplomat Blinken visits China amid escalated tensions over Taiwan
US State Secretary begins three days of talks with Chinese officials after Senate approves an aid package to Taiwan.
North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid looms
The vote is the first in a series of polls that could decide whether the diverse Balkan country will ever join the EU.
Uncovering of mass grave at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital: What you need to know
More than 300 bodies retrieved from two of the largest hospitals in Gaza after Israeli sieges end this month.
Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk
Iran's Raisi visited Pakistan as the neighbours seek to mend ties after tit-for-tat military strikes this year.
In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia
As Kyiv's forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders.
Australia’s counterterrorism team arrests seven teens in overnight raids
Police arrest seven in raids across Sydney following the stabbing of an Assyrian Orthodox bishop last week.
Russia arrests deputy defence minister suspected of corruption
Timur Ivanov, in charge of military construction contracts, suspected of taking bribes 'on a particularly large scale'.
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority
Sogavare vies with opposition parties to form governing coalition after inconclusive election.
Athens turns orange under North Africa’s Sahara dust clouds
Winds from the south have covered the Greek capital in sand and raised the risk of wildfires.
US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week.
Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty
Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world's most powerful countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790
As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.
Five takeaways from day two of Trump’s New York hush money trial testimony
Prosecutors focus on 'catch and kill' scheme, accuse Trump of violating gag order in historic trial.
Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began
The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.