Iran’s IRGC seizes ‘Israeli-linked’ ship near Strait of Hormuz
IRGC forces conducted an operation via helicopter to take control of the commercial vessel, state media reports.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 190
Fears of a wider regional conflict intensify as the Israel military and Lebanon's Hezbollah escalate attacks.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779
As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah fires ‘dozens of rockets’ at Israeli positions
Attacks by Iran-aligned group come as Israel anticipates an Iranian response to an air strike on its Syria consulate.
Haiti establishes council to choose new leaders as gang violence rages
Questions remain over long-awaited transitional body tasked with picking next prime minister and cabinet.
Six killed, several injured in Sydney mall stabbing
Australian police say suspect shot dead, motive not immediately clear.
Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties
Philiippines president highlights benefits to the Philippines economy of promised $100bn of investments.
Ecuadorian tribunal deems arrest of former Vice President Glas illegal
But the three-member panel also upheld his ongoing imprisonment, arguing it could not 'modify' his sentence.
‘Disastrous’: Israel-Iran tensions test limits of US policy amid Gaza war
Biden's 'ironclad' backing of Israel is coming into conflict with stated US goal of averting regional war, analysts say.
Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder
Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said all 'eyes' are on Venezuela to act in the pursuit of justice.
Journalist loses foot after being badly wounded in Israeli attack in Gaza
Gaza's media office and Reporters Without Borders say there is evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack.
Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made "when the conditions are appropriate".
Germany cancels pro-Palestine event, bars entry to Gaza war witness
Police halt Palestine Congress, saying one of the speakers was subject to a ban on political activity in Germany.
Nearly 55 million face hunger in West and Central Africa, UN warns
UN agencies say double-digit inflation and stagnating local production are major drivers of the hunger crisis.
In Brazil, an abortion debate pits feminists against the church
Critics say the country's abortion ban jeopardizes the health of Black and poor women.
France, India, Russia, UK issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions
Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for deadly April 1 attack on Iranian consulate in Syria.
Poland lawmakers take steps towards liberalising abortion laws
Under existing laws, abortion is legal only in cases of rape, incest or a danger to a woman's health or life.
Belgium says will probe suspected Russian interference in European polls
Belgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.
Are more European nations finally moving to recognise Palestine statehood?
Spain and Ireland are discussing a collective plan to recognise Palestine as a state amid Israel's war on Gaza.
South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy
Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections.