Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province
Election for seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats.
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Deadly school shooting in Finland blamed on bullying
Police say 12-year-old who killed and wounded classmates on Tuesday was a victim of bullying.
Why are some US food producers using antibiotics in meat again?
Several companies have abandoned commitments to serve antibiotic-free meat, but what does this mean for human health?
Rahul Gandhi files nomination for India election from Kerala seat
Gandhi, the leading figure in an opposition alliance fighting an uphill battle against Modi, will contest from Wayanad.
NATO chief urges members to provide Ukraine with long-term military help
Stoltenberg says Kyiv had 'urgent needs' and delays in providing support can have consequences on the battlefield.
Why mass kidnappings still plague Nigeria a decade after Chibok abductions
Nigeria, with one of the strongest armies in the region, battles to tackle insecurity putting vulnerable groups at risk.
‘No means no’: How Portugal resisted the far right, but only just
Portugal’s conservatives formed minority government without hard right but, as Chega rises in the polls, can it last?
Outrage grows over Israel’s deadly attack on Gaza aid convoy
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says attack on aid convoy and Netanyahu's reaction caused 'understandable anger'.
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years, killing 9: What we know
Taiwan's earthquake kills at least nine people, injures nearly 900, with 77 trapped in tunnels and collapsed buildings.
Uganda’s Constitutional Court rejects petition against anti-gay law
Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations.
Senegal’s Faye appoints ally Ousmane Sonko as prime minister
New prime minister is popular politician who was barred from the March 24 elections, prompting him to support Faye.
Western allies face genocide complicity if support for Israel continues
Experts say Western allies are risking sanction from the ICJ if they continue to ship arms to Israel.
Why will low birthrate in Europe trigger ‘Staggering social change’?
Lancet report says Western countries will be forced to open borders wide to migration if economies are to survive.
NATO foreign ministers to discuss $108bn military aid fund for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers to hold preliminary talks as they seek to forge a five-year support package for Ukraine.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 180
Netanyahu says Israel mistakenly killed seven people working for aid group as global condemnation of strikes grows.
Taiwan rocked by most powerful quake in 25 years
The earthquake was the strongest since one of magnitude 7.6 struck in September 1999, killing about 2,400 people.
Biden rebukes Israel, says he’s ‘outraged’ over killing of Gaza aid workers
US president issues some of his strongest criticism of Israel after killings of seven aid workers in Israeli air strike.
North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon
State media said the missile – named Hwasong-16B – was a key piece of the country's nuclear war deterrent.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 769
As the war enters its 769th day, these are the main developments.
At least nine dead, hundreds injured after Taiwan hit by strong earthquake
Taiwan authorities report deaths in Hualien County, including three hikers, and say more than 900 were injured.