US sanctions two RSF commanders as fighting escalates in Sudan’s Darfur
UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa signs health bill weeks before election
The National Health Insurance Act takes aim at South Africa's two-tier health system.
Palestinians observe Nakba anniversary in shadow of Israel’s war in Gaza
This year's commemoration has been dominated by the plight of more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.
Canada wildfires spur evacuation orders, warnings: What you need to know
More than 130 wildfires are burning across Canada, federal tracker says, as massive blazes force thousands to evacuate.
US announces $2bn in new aid for Ukraine as Russian forces advance
Antony Blinken says US rushing military support as Ukraine struggles to hold off renewed Russian offensive.
‘Any time, any place’: Biden and Trump agree to June and September debates
Donald Trump and Joe Biden trade barbs on social media as the rivals agree to two debates ahead of November's election.
Russia escalates the war in Ukraine, aiming to complicate Kyiv’s defence
Russia opens a new front in Ukraine’s north, prompting Kyiv to respond with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot
Slovak prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns 'brutal and ruthless' attack.
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state's top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.
Swiss court finds Gambian ex-minister guilty of crimes against humanity
Ousman Sonko handed 20-year sentence for atrocities committed under longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh.
France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra
Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.
Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill: What’s the controversy about? What’s next?
The 'Russia law' will make it hard for Georgia to join European Union, argue protesters, the US and Baltic states.
‘As someone with Palestinian heritage, I couldn’t stay in the Labour Party’
Disillusioned with the UK opposition, British Palestinian professor Kamel Hawwash plans to run in the general election.
NATO warns Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill is ‘step in wrong direction’
Protests set to continue as Western nations urge Georgian authorities against adopting 'Kremlin-style' measure.
Is the US shipping weapons to Israel tacit support for its war on Gaza?
US concerns over Israel's potential invasion of Rafah are overlooked as the weapons to secure its end are provided.
India ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza killing of ex-army officer working for UN
Waibhav Anil Kale is the first international UN staff killed since October 7 in the besieged Palestinian territory.
‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war
Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.
US plans to send $1bn in new military aid to Israel: Reports
Request for tank ammunition, tactical vehicles for Israel despite Biden's earlier pause on bombs over Rafah assault.
India top court bails NewsClick editor arrested in Chinese funding case
Prabir Purkayastha was arrested last year after NYT report said outlet was backed by network pushing Chinese propaganda.
Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand
Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand's strict royal defamation laws.