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Russia’s Angara A5 rocket blasts off into space after two aborted launches
Russia wants to use rocket's cargo capacities to deliver modules for a future rival to the International Space Station.
After a year of war in Sudan, what is the situation now?
Peacemaking efforts and attempts at ceasefire have all collapsed since fighting broke out in Khartoum last year.
Will ultra-Orthodox Jews have to enlist in the Israeli army?
Debate on whether the ultra-Orthodox should serve in the Israeli military could bring down Netanyahu's government.
‘Don’t touch my constitution!’ Togolese resist reforms ahead of election
Opposition figures accuse President Faure Gnassingbe of changing the rules so he can maintain his grip on power.
North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media
Kim Jong Un threatens 'the enemy' will be dealt with a 'death blow' in case of an armed conflict.
Australian women lose bid to sue Qatar Airways over 2020 strip searches
Judge dismisses case because women not searched on the aircraft, says they could seek damages from the airport operator.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 777
As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.
Trudeau says China tried to meddle in Canada elections
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau said election results were not affected and it was 'improbable' Beijing preferred any party.
What will the future bring between Hezbollah and Israel?
Analysts believe an escalation is imminent, but views vary on how things will go.
Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting
Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup.
Press freedom group says representative denied entry to Hong Kong
Reporters Without Borders says advocacy officer detained for six hours before being deported.
South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide
President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep National Assembly elections.
Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president's comments encouraging.
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe blasts impending criminal charges
Prosecutors announced this week they intended to pursue the right-wing Uribe on charges of witness tampering and fraud.
Biden, Japan leader Kishida announce stronger defence ties in state visit
China, nuclear fusion, space and cherry trees were on agenda for the fifth official state visit of Biden's presidency.
Kremlin warns floods may worsen as Kazakhstan, Russia evacuate 100,000
Floods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a dam in a city near Russia's border with Kazakhstan.
Forced from home, these Colombians struggle to live in a basketball stadium
Colombia has one of the highest rates of internal displacement in the world with residents fleeing cartels and conflict.
European Parliament passes asylum and migration reforms
Non-governmental organisations (NGO) have criticised the package for undermining human rights.
China’s Xi says outside interference can’t stop reunion with Taiwan
In meeting with former Taiwanese president, Xi Jinping stresses 'historical trend of reunion of the country and family'.