African countries call for sanctions as UN nears treaty on ‘biopiracy’
The UN has been working for decades on a treaty to prevent the exploitation of genetic resources.
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India election more than halfway through, Kashmir valley votes in Phase 4
Kashmir voters are expected to show their discontent with Modi's cancellation of the region's special status in 2019.
Australian court lifts social media ban on Sydney church stabbing video
X was alone in insisting on debate on 'free speech' following removal of film from social media.
‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?
President's surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister's role.
Will Israel’s war on Gaza sway South Africa’s election?
Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29.
Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD
Court finds 'sufficient evidence' to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy.
Star witness Cohen testifies against Trump in hush money trial
Former Trump lawyer's testimony set to be key in ex-president's criminal prosecution, six months ahead of US election.
UK charges three with working for Hong Kong intelligence
Suspects accused of violating National Security Act as cases against Chinese and Russian spies mount across Europe.
Flash floods in Afghanistan devastate lives and livelihoods
Driven by unusually heavy seasonal rains, the floods have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and livestock.
Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed.
Russia’s Putin to remove Shoigu as defence minister
President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.
Ukraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region
General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast 'significantly worsened' this week as Russian forces advance.
At least 6 killed in Belgorod building collapse, Russia says
Russian regional governor accuses Ukraine of shelling residential building in Belgorod city, near Ukrainian border.
Egypt says it will join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Cairo says the move is due to Israel's worsening attacks against civilians in Gaza.
UN chief urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza as 35,000 Palestinians killed
Israeli forces launch more attacks on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they increase pressure on Rafah.
Masked Tunisian police arrest prominent lawyer for media comments
Masked police are filmed storming the premises of the Bar Association's Lawyers' House to arrest lawyer Sonia Dahmani.
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
Initial voter turnout is 59.4 percent, electoral commission says, with results expected early on Monday.
Socialists lead in Catalonia elections, partial results show
The separatist Junts party was in second place with 36 seats after 90 percent of votes were counted.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 808
As the war enters its 808th day, these are the main developments.
Fourth Indian arrested and charged in Canada over Sikh activist’s killing
Amandeep Singh was already in custody for unrelated gun charges before being charged in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder.