International support for Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi
International Committee for Solidarity with Rached Ghannouchi says Ennahdha party leader is 'prisoner of conscience'.
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Two arrested for firing at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s Mumbai home
Khan has been in the crosshairs of an armed gang since 1998 for shooting two blackbucks on a recreational hunting trip.
Inside the pressures facing Quebec’s billion-dollar maple syrup industry
Canadian province supplies most of the world's maple syrup, but climate change is raising new questions for producers.
US legislators renew push for additional aid to Israel after Iran attack
Despite concerns over Israeli abuses in Gaza, US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14bn in assistance to Israel.
‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief
Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating unrest in el-Fasher, Darfur.
Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say
Scientists warn that many of the world's reefs may not recover from the intense, prolonged heat stress.
Israel army chief pledges Iran response as Western countries urge restraint
Several allies warn against an escalation after Iran's weekend attack on Israel increases fears of wider regional war.
FBI launches criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse
Probe will examine circumstances leading up to cargo ship's collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sources say.
Several Israeli troops wounded in Lebanon attack claimed by Hezbollah
Hezbollah says it detonated 'explosive devices' targeting Israeli soldiers who crossed the border into Lebanon.
Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case
The case accuses Azerbaijan of glorifying racism and allowing hate speech against Armenians.
Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill
Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary
Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the conflict.
Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer
Mohammed Hamo is the first Syrian officer to face trial in Europe over military operations in the civil war.
Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil
From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have targeted Iran for years.
In Trump’s New York ‘hush money’ case, prosecutors push election angle
Experts say that prosecutors will attempt to make the case that Trump falsified business records to tip the 2016 race.
Former Australian gov’t staffer raped colleague in Parliament, judge finds
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation claim against broadcaster and journalist over 2021 interview with his accuser.
‘Obvious’ Sydney mall killer targeted women, Australian police say
New South Wales Police commissioner says videos of the attack 'speak for themselves'.
US military says it destroyed dozens of drones fired from Iran, Yemen
US Central Command says it hit more than 80 one-way attack drones aimed at Israel.
What does Israel want to do after Iran’s drone and missile attacks?
Analysts look at the reasons behind Israel's attack on Iran's consulate, which triggered Iran's overnight barrage.
‘Arsonist and firefighter’: Can the US restrain Israel after Iran attack?
Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say.