Modi votes in home state as mammoth India election hits half-way mark
Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric.
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German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections
Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.
Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.
Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students
Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.
UN pushes Iran for ‘concrete’ cooperation on atomic programme
Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.
‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday's collapse.
Israel, students and the battle to divest
With South Africa in mind, US students challenge school administrations that refuse to divest from Israel’s war on Gaza.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for record fifth term
With the country firmly in his grip and his power unchecked, Putin tells Russians: 'Together we will win.'
Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going on?
Israel is moving ahead with a ground operation in Rafah and has effectively sealed Gaza off from the rest of the region.
UK Defence Ministry targeted in cyberattack: Minister
Third-party payroll system with names and bank details of armed forces staff hacked, reports say.
US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report
WSJ reports Biden administration has not followed up with official notification about proposed sale of precision arms.
Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah
Closure of crossing threatens increased casualties as Israel steps up offensive on city sheltering millions.
Belgian and Dutch students protest against Israel’s war on Gaza
Students in Ghent and Amsterdam occupied universities to protest against Israel's war on Gaza.
US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, adding to strained relations.
‘Serious job’: How a collective in election-bound India fights hate speech
Hate Speech Beda trains volunteers from across the southern state of Karnataka on using the law to combat hate crimes.
‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident
Protests lodged after Chinese aircraft fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter in international waters.
US, UK, most EU nations to boycott Putin inauguration
Russia's Vladimir Putin will be sworn in for a fifth term as president in a ceremony at the Kremlin later on Tuesday.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 803
As the war enters its 803rd day, these are the main developments.
Slum to stardom: Indonesian film director Joko Anwar is riding high
Indonesia's most prolific film director is juggling multiple projects as his latest film proves box office gold.