Several children killed after school collapse in Nigeria
Search and rescue efforts under way after school collapses in north-central Nigeria's Plateau State.
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US space agency NASA releases Webb telescope photos of entwined galaxies
NASA releases photos of two entangled galaxies to mark two-year anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope.
Dozens of bodies found in Gaza City neighbourhood, Palestinian rescuers say
<span>Civil defence</span> says other bodies remain under rubble after partial withdraw of Israeli forces from Tal al-Hawa, Shujayea.
Biden re-election bid gets boost from influential congressional ally
Representative James Clyburn, a key ally of the president, has said that Biden has 'earned the right' to decide to run.
Finland passes law to block asylum seekers crossing from Russia
The temporary law was approved by 167 lawmakers, the minimum needed for it to pass in the 200-seat parliament.
What to know about the 2024 Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
Trump is set to be named the Republican presidential nominee at the convention, underscoring his control over the party.
Kenya police chief resigns after criticism over protest crackdown
Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome resigns a day after President William Ruto dismissed almost his entire cabinet.
Taiwan to stop ‘worshipping authoritarianism’ at Chiang Kai-shek statue
Changing of guard ceremonies in memorial hall for island's first president will be moved outside from next week.
Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats
Former PM's party to get key parliament seats, denying the ruling coalition a two-thirds majority.
Report shows lowest turnout in UK general election since universal suffrage
Voter turnout was 10 percent lower in areas with the most Muslims as Israel's war on Gaza remains a key issue.
OSCE official jailed for ‘spying’ in Russian-held Ukraine
European security group slams sentencing of Vadym Golda for 'reconnaissance activities' used to direct missile strikes.
‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules
The company could be fined up to 6 percent of its total worldwide annual turnover if the findings are later confirmed.
Did Brazil’s spy agency snoop on Bolsonaro rivals?
Court records allege that under Bolsonaro's aide, Brazil's spy agency snooped on politicians, judges and officials.
Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France
French coastguard says 63 people were rescued and returned to Boulogne-sur-Mer after trying to sail to Britain.
Will the UK’s policy on Israel-Palestine shift under new PM Starmer?
Palestinians in Gaza have little hope Starmer will ease their plight as experts point to possible areas of policy shift.
Why is Greece introducing a six-day working week?
Greece is adopting a controversial new policy that bucks the trend worldwide of moving towards fewer working days.
‘Star Wars’: South Korea touts lasers to shoot down North’s drones
South Korea says it plans to expand the laser programme to hit larger targets including aircraft and ballistic missiles.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 868
As the war enters its 868th day, these are the main developments.
More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal
Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘peace mission 5.0’
Orban, a longtime Trump supporter, has also visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing to promote a ceasefire in Ukraine.