Father describes young daughter’s killing by Israel in Gaza
Four-year-old Salma was shot in the neck and died in her father's arms, leaving her family only with memories, photos.
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UN rights chief says ‘powder keg’ Gaza could ignite wider war
Volker Turk says world must avoid conflagration of conflict, which could have repercussions for region and beyond.
EU hits Apple with $2bn antitrust fine following Spotify complaint
Spotify says Apple prevented music-streaming services from informing users of payment options outside its own App Store.
Russia claims German military leak proves Western involvement in Ukraine
Kremlin says the wiretap shows the German military is discussing plans to strike Russian territory.
Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra
Ruling comes weeks after brother Thaksin Shinawatra was freed from hospital detention on parole.
Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz to meet US leaders
Opposition politician's visit hints at cracks in Israeli government and growing frustration in Washington over Gaza war.
Israel agrees to revise lyrics rejected by Eurovision
Public broadcaster Kan says Israeli President Herzog has called for adjustments of song due to political content.
They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?
Thousands of third-country nationals who fled Ukraine must leave the country, a court has ruled.
Nikki Haley beats Trump in first Republican primary in Washington DC
Nikki Haley is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history, but victory looks little more than symbolic.
Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid grumbles from neighbours
City-state's culture minister says grant given to pop icon 'not anywhere as high as speculated'.
South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates
Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions.
Australia gives $42m to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea
Funds come after Philippine president told Australian Parliament he would 'not yield' 'square inch' in South China Sea.
Haiti declares curfew after 4,000 inmates escape jail amid rising violence
At least 12 people reported dead as gangs pushing for prime minister's removal attack two prisons.
US VP Harris calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza truce in rare rebuke of Israel
Kamala Harris says 'no excuses' for Israel not to increase flow of aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama
Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political appointments, and set goals for 2024.
At least nine killed in Israeli attack on aid truck in Gaza: Report
At least nine people killed in attack on aid distribution vehicle, according to Palestinian media.
Hamas officials arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks, but no sign of Israel
Israel withheld its delegation to Cairo due to Hamas rejecting one of its demands, according to an Israeli media report.
About 170 people killed in Burkina Faso attacks, regional official says
The West African Sahel nation has been struggling to contain armed groups for a decade.
Death toll rises to 10 in Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Odesa
Three children killed in the attack, officials say, as Zelenskyy calls on the West to boost Ukraine's air defences.
Malaysia could renew search for MH370 plane, 10 years after it vanished
Malaysian transport minister says seabed exploration firm Ocean Infinity has offered a new search proposal.