One dead, seven missing after two Japan navy helicopters crash in Pacific
Search operation on after the SH-60 patrol helicopters possibly collided with each other during night-time exercise.
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?
The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to Senate for vote.
US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel
Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Biden to sign into law.
Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands
Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses
Lawmakers say Hemedti's and the RSF's activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States.
Israeli attack kills 10, mostly children, in Gaza’s Rafah
Funerals are held for Palestinians killed in Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood, as Israel continues to target Rafah.
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
The 'strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity', Turkish president says.
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children.
Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected
Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe's rule.
US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA
President Biden expected to swiftly sign bill that lets law enforcement conduct electronic surveillance without warrant.
UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years
The objects were stolen from the court of the Asante king during the 19th century Anglo-Asante wars.
Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops.
Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court, dies
Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.
US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia
The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.
Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day
Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls.
One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.
Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?
Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786
As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.
What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?
Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.
North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media
Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested.