South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers cross border again
Incident is the third this month and took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting Pyongyang.
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Millions of students at risk: India’s elite exams hit by corruption ‘scam’
More than 3 million aspirants took India's top tests for medical and research schools. Their future is now uncertain.
Donald Sutherland, whose career spanned MASH to Hunger Games, dies aged 88
Son Kiefer Sutherland pays tribute to a father who 'loved what he did and did what he loved'.
Trump says he would give green cards to foreign graduates of US colleges
Republican contender known for his hardline stance on immigration says graduates should be able to stay in the country.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 847
As the war enters its 847th day, these are the main developments.
Young men trapped between war and conscription in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Rohingya and ethnic Rakhine see dreams of education and work disappear as conflict escalates in long-troubled state.
TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks
ByteDance said US government prefers to shut down than work on an 'effective solution' to protect US users.
Putin says Russia may send weapons to North Korea
His comments come after South Korea says will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign deal.
South Africa’s DA party suspends lawmaker over racist rant in old video
Centre-right party says newly elected MP Renaldo Gouws used 'execrable language' in old video that resurfaced recently.
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears armed group resurgence
Somalia and neighbouring nations have expressed concern over al-Shabab seizing power amid a 'security vacuum'.
World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent.
How 2024’s US election could affect the global fight against climate change
While climate change has yet to emerge as a major voter issue, advocates warn the 'fate of planet' is at stake.
Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte
All other NATO members had already backed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next chief of the alliance.
Is Cyprus about to be dragged into a war between Israel and Hezbollah?
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Cyprus that if it aided Israel in attacks on Lebanon, it would be targeted.
Romania to send Patriot system to Ukraine as Russia pounds its power grid
NATO member's donation comes after Ukraine's repeated calls on allies to boost its air defences.
Sudan’s RSF captures key army stronghold of el-Fula
Capture of el-Fula deepens humanitarian crisis, as charity MSF slams 'deeply inadequate' response to war.
Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Controversial but watered-down finance bill that many fear will up cost of living is due to be debated in parliament.
Sweden court acquits former Syrian general of alleged war crimes
Verdict says prosecution failed to prove Mohammed Hamo's division was involved in the cited 'indiscriminate' attacks.
EU targets LNG sector in new sanctions against Russia
Latest package bars re-exports of Russian LNG via Europe, but experts say measure will have little effect.
Deadly heatwaves in US, Mexico made more likely by climate change
Scientists say human-induced global warming is behind the recent scorching temperatures in the region.