Israel strikes Lebanon’s south, raising risks of escalation
Lebanon's Hezbollah has exchanged near daily fire with Israeli since war erupted between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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Putin warns risk of nuclear war if West sends troops to Ukraine
Two weeks ahead of the presidential election, the Russian leader says his troops won't back down in Ukraine.
Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000 with no let-up in Israeli bombardment
The toll in the Palestinian enclave mounts as Israel hampers aid delivery in Gaza amid deteriorating hunger crisis.
As Texas Panhandle wildfires rage, what we know so far
At least one person has died in the Smokehouse Creek fire, as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
Australian spy chief under pressure to name ex-politician who ‘sold out’
The spy chief said a team from an unidentified country had cultivated and recruited a former Australian politician.
Iran launches ‘domestically developed’ imaging satellite from Russia
The launch of Pars 1 is fourth this year, with West accusing Iran of plans to use tech for military purposes.
Palestinian unity on agenda as Hamas, Fatah leaders to meet in Moscow
Hamas and Fatah are expected to attend a meeting in Moscow to discuss the future governance of a Palestinian state.
Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?
The latest sanctions, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukraine war, touch New Delhi, Beijing for the first time.
Striking doctors in South Korea defy deadline to return to work
Only 294 of some 9,000 doctors who staged a mass walkout over government reforms have resumed work at their hospitals.
‘Massacre’: Dozens killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting food aid
Over 100 killed and 750 wounded after Israeli forces fired at Palestinians collecting food aid in Gaza City.
Funeral of Kremlin critic Navalny to be held in Moscow on Friday
Widow of Russian opposition leader unsure whether funeral will pass off peacefully after Russia blocked memorial plans.
Mitch McConnell to step down as head of Republicans in US Senate
The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker has been in the position for 17 years, the longest-serving Senate leader in history.
Northern Ireland judge rules ‘Troubles’ violence amnesty breaches rights
Law allowed for ex-soldiers and fighters to get amnesty for acts committed during region's period of sectarian violence.
Ghana’s parliament passes anti-LGBTQ bill
Rights activists condemn bill that would punish the promotion of rights for gay and lesbian people with years in prison.
One person killed at anti-government protest in Syria’s Sweida province
The 52-year-old becomes the first person to be killed by pro-government forces since the protests began in August.
Fears for future as South Korea’s fertility rate drops again
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, with the population expected to halve by 2100.
Zelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations
Ukrainian president promotes idea of joint arms production at two-day summit of Southeast European countries.
A growing hunger: Argentina’s soup kitchens battle Milei’s spending cuts
Under President Javier Milei, Argentina’s government has cut funds to community kitchens, sparking mass protests.
Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel still not close, says senior Hamas official
Palestinian group affirms 'space for flexibility' but wants guarantee of total ceasefire and Israeli troops' withdrawal.
Israel refuses to recognise Palestinian villages it plans to confiscate
Israel doesn't recognize 35 Palestinian Bedouin villages, giving them pretext to uproot communities from their land.