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Why Israel ordered yet another evacuation of Gaza’s Khan Younis
Quarter of a million Palestinians in Khan Younis are terrified again as a renewed Israeli ground operation looms.
Hungary’s Orban urges Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on surprise visit to Kyiv
President Zelenskyy stresses that Kyiv needs a 'just peace' after more than two years of fighting Russia's invasion.
France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges
Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe's largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.
What does Trump’s Supreme Court immunity decision mean?
Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of 'nightmare' scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.
Thousands flee southern Gaza as Israel mounts new assault
At least eight people have been killed and 30 wounded in an Israeli bombardment in eastern Khan Younis.
Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey
More than 470 people have been taken into custody after crowds attacked Syrian shops and cars in central Turkey.
Israel’s Netanyahu slams release of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital chief
PM awaits report from Israeli intelligence as released prisoners claim they were tortured and abused in Israeli jails.
Death toll from India stampede rises to 116
More than a dozen people injured in crush in a village in Uttar Pradesh state's Hathras district.
Israel strikes southern Gaza following new evacuation order
The Israeli army has issued an evacuation order covering much of Khan Younis, Gaza's second-largest city.
Cambodia accused of conducting political trial as it jails green activists
Government accused of jailing environmentalists in a bid to 'muzzle criticism'.
North Korea claims ballistic missile test with ‘superlarge warhead’
South Korean military says Pyongyang's claim of successful launch 'likely to be false'.
Will Pakistan ever be able to eradicate polio?
Six poliovirus cases have been reported so far this year. But the country’s fight is not just against the disease.
How Israel destroyed Gaza’s ability to feed itself
The annual celebration of abundant harvests has been replaced by widespread devastation and a dire humanitarian crisis.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm
Beryl, the earliest Category 4 storm ever reported, is moving towards Jamaica after hitting the island of Carriacou.
Anti-coup forces allege Myanmar military using banned, restricted weapons
Calls for investigation grow as fighters from multiple states allege military using weapons such as white phosphorous.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 858
As the war enters its 858th day, these are the main developments.
How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency
Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.
France detains top film directors over sex abuse allegations
Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon accused of sexual assault, charges the two men deny.
Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog
Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests.