Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes
Government says overhaul will make country more just, but opposition fears it would throw justice system into disarray.
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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group
Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says 'appropriate remedy' would be to release Khan 'immediately'.
Who are the Haredim in Israel and what are their demands?
The military's moves to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews has led to protests and anger among the religious community.
Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?
Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance.
Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on island near Grenada
The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season slams into Carriacou amid warnings of 'life-threatening conditions'.
Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term
Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission.
Trump has immunity for official acts, US Supreme Court rules
Court says ex-presidents shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not for private acts.
‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election
A beleaguered French president has called for unity against the far right in the second round of the vote.
EU charges Meta in latest hit on Big Tech
Mandatory 'pay or consent' advertising model violates Digital Markets Act, says Brussels.
What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatar
It is the first time the Taliban is attending the talks but female representatives from Afghanistan have been excluded.
Angered by Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, young protesters try new tactic
Young demonstrators fight on ahead of October elections in a bid to exhaust the administration behind the measure.
Israel frees hospital chief with prisons ‘full’ of Gaza captives
The detainees endured 'almost daily torture', claims al-Shifa Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya.
Bulgaria’s GERB tasked with forming minority government
June 8 vote, which handed centre-right party most seats but not a majority, was sixth snap poll in three years.
Greek firefighters battle ‘dangerous’ wildfires over weekend
A combination of hot, dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the spread of the blazes in Greece.
UK general election 2024 explained in maps and charts
Britons will head to the polls on July 4. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key issues.
Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president?
The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won't be the sole decision-maker in Iran's system.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa names new cabinet as deadlock broken
National unity government formed following weeks of deadlock.
Myanmar detains 11 accused of rice price gouging
Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.
Why is July the hottest month of the year?
The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.
Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race
First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week's debate disaster.