Thailand passes landmark bill to legalise same-sex marriage
Country will become first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
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Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms
The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.
US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media platforms
Dr Vivek Murthy says social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.
Gaza fighting continues despite Israeli ‘pauses’ announcement: UNRWA
UNRWA chief says 'operationally, nothing has changed yet' after Israeli army announced planned pauses to allow aid in.
US envoy meets with Israeli leaders as tensions with Hezbollah escalate
Amos Hochstein is also set to visit Lebanon amid growing fears of an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel.
At least 11 people dead after two shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea
UN agencies say 64 people missing after shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy.
‘Sovereign flex’: How a tribe defied a US state with a cannabis superstore
In the Appalachian Mountains, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have opened a dispensary, despite state backlash.
Photos: Once fruitful, Libyan village suffers amid climate crisis
Pounded by sun and dry winds, trees struggle to bear fruit as Kabaw in the Nafusa Mountains faces a lack of rainfall.
Ukraine peace summit: Why some countries refused to sign the plan
Major Global South nations cited Russia's absence or Israel's presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.
Will South Africa’s new coalition gov’t change tack on Israel-Palestine?
As the new government includes parties neutral about Israel's war on Gaza, ANC insists it will still support Palestine.
China launches anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports
China's probe into EU pork comes in retaliation to the bloc's decision to add additional tariffs on electric cars.
Israel’s Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet, does it matter?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, after being pressured to add members.
Czech Republic sends Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist to US
US alleges Nikhil Gupta worked with Indian government officials in planning the murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
EU states push past opposition to adopt landmark nature restoration law
The law includes legally binding targets and obligations for not only preserving, but restoring natural habitats.
California wildfire forces evacuations as it devours 12,000 acres
Strong winds and steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year.
Watchdog warns reliance on nuclear weapons rising amid global tension
SIPRI notes the effects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza in reducing international security.
Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics
Cases involving the prime minister as well as the leading opposition party are due to be heard on Tuesday.
Albanese tells China’s Li Australia cannot be silent on key issues
Premier Li Qiang is the most senior Chinese leader to visit Australia since 2017.
Audiences suspicious of AI being used to create news, survey shows
News consumers most opposed to use of AI for sensitive topics such as politics, report finds.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 843
As the war enters its 843rd day, these are the main developments.