Athens turns orange under North Africa’s Sahara dust clouds
Winds from the south have covered the Greek capital in sand and raised the risk of wildfires.
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week.
Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty
Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world's most powerful countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790
As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.
Five takeaways from day two of Trump’s New York hush money trial testimony
Prosecutors focus on 'catch and kill' scheme, accuse Trump of violating gag order in historic trial.
Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began
The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.
Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
‘Catch and kill’ scheme takes centre stage at Trump hush-money trial
A day after opening statements, prosecutors questions tabloid publisher over alleged effort to stifle bad press.
Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal
No date has been set yet for trial of reporter whose detention was extended in March by three months to June 30.
Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN
At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN's migration agency.
Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK
Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Photos: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
Israel’s military has dropped 75,000 tonnes of explosives on the <span>Gaza Strip</span>, turning the infrastructure to rubble.
In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swaths of the enclave is in ruins as Israel continues its assault.
UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?
Government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches far from over.
EU lawmakers approve ‘right to repair’ law
The European Parliament has approved rules allowing consumers to have worn-out products repaired by manufacturers.
Sunak to announce UK’s ‘largest ever’ military support package for Ukraine
The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new drones.
Ukraine cuts consular services for potential conscripts lodged overseas
Kyiv's top diplomat orders the move as war-torn country pushes to boost conscription.
As more bodies found, UN’s Turk ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass graves reports
Volker Turk calls for independent inquiry after Palestinian authorities uncover hundreds of bodies at hospital.
Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab
Mykola Solsky promises 'maximum openness' in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
Far-right German politician’s aide arrested for spying for China
Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation.