South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know
About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
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Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ
Germany says 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars.
Hope and anger in Gaza as talks to stop Israel’s war reconvene
As ceasefire talks continue, Palestinians are angry at the international community, which they feel has let them down.
A knotty question of parent liability in the Crumbley school shooting case
The parents of a US school shooter have been found guilty of manslaughter. What message does their sentencing send?
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election
South Africa's electoral court overturns earlier decision that had barred the ex-president from contesting the polls.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister
The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal, political reasons.
‘Let states decide’: How Donald Trump’s position on abortion has changed
Trump has not called for a national abortion ban, disappointing anti-abortion activists. How has his stance changed?
What do Texan red heifers have to do with Al-Aqsa and a Jewish temple?
Temple Movement's plan to sacrifice the cattle seen as step towards its goal of building the Third Temple over Al-Aqsa.
European Parliament urges inquiry after Al Jazeera Senegal investigation
Investigation revealed EU-trained Senegalese police tackling cross-border crime worked to quash pro-democracy protests.
As Palestine applies for full UN membership, what’s in the way?
History set to be repeated as US prepares to wield veto, insisting Palestine must negotiate statehood with Israel first.
Top European court hands Swiss women victory in landmark climate ruling
Verdict will have ripple effect in Europe and beyond, likely setting precedent for how courts deal with climate cases.
‘On borrowed time’: World marks new global heat record in March
European climate agency says ocean surface temperature also reached new record raising risk of extreme weather.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid
Many Chinese become Muslim through marriage to Indonesian Muslims but hold onto their traditions.
Indigenous people in Philippines’s north ‘ready to fight’ as tensions rise
The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and its residents are preparing themselves.
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr
Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.
Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions
US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.
In Michigan, a Ramadan like no other as Muslims grapple with Gaza’s siege
Across the US, the Islamic holiday is less joyous, more sombre as Muslims seek answers to the suffering in Gaza.
UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to implement 'global consensus on the two-state solution'.
Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban
Joe Biden says Donald Trump 'scrambling' as reproductive rights set to be central issue ahead of November election.