Four Egyptian officials back on trial in Italy over death of Giulio Regeni
Italy’s top court decided last year to proceed with the trial against the four officials, who will be tried in absentia.
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What’s fuelling the deadly cholera outbreak in Southern Africa?
Unchecked border movement and poor sewage systems have a new partner in wreaking havoc: climate change
‘Let me finally see my son’: Navalny’s mother demands body from Putin
Kremlin says widow Yulia's accusations that Navalny was poisoned by a nerve agent are 'unfounded and vulgar'.
Ten years ago Russia annexed Crimea, paving the way for war in Ukraine
Russia's annexation of the peninsula was not recognised by any nation except Moscow.
Who is Julian Assange? Will the WikiLeaks founder be extradited to the US?
The London High Court hearing will determine whether Assange is extradited to the US after his decade-long legal battle.
Haiti President Moise’s widow, ex-PM among 50 charged in his assassination
Leaked document claims first lady allegedly conspired with former PM to kill the president and replace him herself.
Julian Assange appeals in ‘most important press freedom case in the world’
A court will decide if Julian Assange may appeal extradition to the US, where relatives say he could die in jail.
Russia arrests dual US citizen for Ukraine-linked ‘treason’
The unnamed woman is accused of raising funds that benefitted the Ukrainian armed forces.
South Korea trainee doctors walk out in protest against reforms
Work stoppage follows mass resignations and caused major delays to surgical procedures and treatment.
Ukraine PM calls for long-range missiles to fight back Russia
Shmyhal says delays in providing long-range artillery, missile equipment is 'main danger for us on the battlefield'.
Congolese protest against West, Rwanda in eastern city of Goma
The DRC, the UN and Western countries say Rwanda is supporting rebels in DRC in a bid to control vast mineral resources.
India farmers reject gov’t offer, to continue protest march on New Delhi
Tens of thousands of farmers will resume their march to demand guaranteed crop prices as government talks failed.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 137
As Israel threatens to launch offensive in Rafah, the US has drafted a UN resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire.
Military leaders dissolve government in Guinea
The military says it will appoint a new government, but has not indicated when that would be.
Maksim Kuzminov, Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine, killed in Spain
EFE news agency says Maksim Kuzminov’s bullet-riddled body was found on February 13 in southern Spain.
Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India’s 2024 election
As India prepares for the world's largest elections, parties are turning to AI for novel - and dangerous - strategies.
Australia plans to build biggest navy since World War II
Defence minister says the $7.25bn plan will increase Australian navy's surface combatant fleet to 26 from 11.
Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel in row over Lula’s Gaza comments
Israel says Brazilian president is not welcome in the country after he compared Israel's war on Gaza to the Holocaust.
Israeli air strikes target Ghaziyeh in southern Lebanon
Israeli army spokesperson says Hezbollah weapons depots near Sidon were targeted.
US proposes UN resolution calling for ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza
The proposed resolution by Israel's chief ally also warns it not to launch an offensive in Rafah.