Kenya’s Ruto agrees ‘for conversation’ with protesters over tax hikes
The weeklong protests have caught Ruto's government off-guard, as discontent mounts over his economic policies.
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Week in pictures: From Putin visiting North Korea to International Yoga Day
A roundup of some of last week's events.
At least eight killed in Israeli air strike on UNRWA aid centre in Gaza
The main gate of the compound, facilitating aid distribution and housing the displaced, hit in the attack.
Yemen’s Houthis claim joint raid on Israeli ships with Iraqi militia
The Houthis say they targeted vessels in Israel’s Haifa port together with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
Russia, Ukraine trade air attacks as Moscow blames US for beach strike
Russia says six killed in attacks by Kyiv, while Russian strikes on Ukraine kill one person in Kharkiv.
Israeli tank fired at Hind Rajab family car from metres away: Investigation
The 6-year-old remained alive for hours among the bodies of her dead relatives after attack by Israeli troops.
New Caledonia independence activists sent to France for detention
Pro-independence leader Christian Tein among seven flown to the mainland after last month's large-scale riots.
Philippines won’t be ‘intimidated’ but won’t start war amid row with China
President Marcos says he's in favour of peaceful resolution but refuses to be intimidated after a navy clash with China.
Israeli military says soldiers ‘violated orders’ by tying man to vehicle
Israel’s military says its soldiers 'violated orders' by tying an injured Palestinian man to the hood of their jeep.
Two US military airmen seek to become conscientious objectors over Gaza war
Months after US airman Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire to protest against the war, two others are protesting.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 849
As the war enters its 849th day, these are the main developments.
‘Human shielding in action’: Israeli forces strap Palestinian man to jeep
Israeli forces tie wounded Palestinian man to a military jeep in an incident a UN expert condemned as human shielding.
‘All of the rats in the Knesset’: Mass antiwar protest in Israel
An estimated 150,000 people attended the rally in one of the biggest demonstrations since Israel's war on Gaza began.
Houthis claim attack on ship that docked in Israel
Houthis say commercial vessel targeted for using an Israeli port in stepped up campaign in support of Palestinians.
3 missing in a landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods
Swiss President Viola Amherd says she's shocked by the scale of the damage caused by severe weather.
India: Tainted alcohol death toll rises to 54 in Tamil Nadu
Vendors sell the cheap alcohol for huge profits to customers who cannot afford branded drinks.
Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities, apartment block killing three
Russia has relied increasingly on guided bombs dropped from a distance that involve fewer risks for its forces.
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea
USS Theodore Roosevelt to participate in joint military exercises between the United States, South Korea and Japan.
Israel pounds north Gaza after attack on southern al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’
Red Cross says 'heavy-calibre projectiles' landed metres from its office in the designated safe zone in the south.
France, China launch satellite in attempt to explore the universe
China's advances in space exploration are outpacing those of the US and attracting partners from Europe and Asia.