South Africa’s ex-president Zuma escapes unharmed from car crash
Police arrest 51-year-old man for drunk and reckless driving after he crashed into Zuma's armoured state vehicle.
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Palestinian Christians barred from Jerusalem’s Old City at Easter
During Gaza war, usual crowds of international worshippers absent, and Palestinians face 'unprecedented' restrictions.
Eastern DRC ‘at breaking point’ as security, humanitarian crises worsen
UN warns of deteriorating situation as M23 rebels continue to make gains, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 175
The number of people killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7 has risen to 32,623.
Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of 'very long road ahead' to recover from deadly bridge collapse.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 764
As the war enters its 764th day, these are the main developments.
At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine
An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’
Chinese state media's A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing's influence campaigns.
Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel
Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.
Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip
The former president's passport had been seized as part of a police raid in February amid allegations of coup-mongering.
‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category
Advocates have long said census count has left communities invisible, but say change is only 'first step'.
South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections
The general elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy.
Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students
Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are addictive and have 'rewired' the way children learn, educators say.
ICJ orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza
In a new set of provisional measures, the World Court ordered Israel to open more land crossings to allow aid into Gaza.
Pakistan to investigate army’s meddling in judiciary, law minister says
Pakistan will probe accusations by High Court judges of intimidation by the country's top spy agency.
Biden campaign touts record-setting fundraising haul for single event
The Radio City Music Hall event has raised $25m, underscoring deep-pocketed support for Biden despite lagging in polls.
Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife
More than 90 percent of Iraq's government revenue comes from oil, leaving the country hostage to global prices.
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Bankman-Fried, 32, sentenced for fraud on customers of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.
Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN says
Gang violence has eroded the rule of law and brought state institutions close to collapse, report finds.
Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet amid Israeli assault on Gaza
Mahmoud Abbas has announced a new interim government as calls grow for a revitalised and reformed PA.