Russia pounds Ukraine’s cities and front lines as air defences dwindle
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defences as an expert warns Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted'.
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Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study
Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a once-in-a-200-year occurrence.
Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation
Even if all parties involved don't want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen.
Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it
The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year.
India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?
A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
NPR editor resigns after accusing US outlet of liberal bias
Uri Berliner quits broadcaster days after being suspended over essay accusing network of lacking viewpoint diversity.
More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
Exclusion zone extended, flights disrupted as Ruang sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784
As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.
Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus
Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.
Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.
Croatia ruling party heading for election win without majority: Exit poll
Exit poll projects Croatia's governing HDZ party on track to win 58 seats in 151-seat parliament.
Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel
At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate.
Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine
US president's appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote.
Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh
Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar
Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.
Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention?
Why are nearly 10,000 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons - one-third of them without charge?
UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?
The UK's smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.
Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’
The platform remained inaccessible to users but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now.
The thousands of Palestinians Israel arrests, tortures, holds even in death
As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.
Qatar ‘re-evaluating’ role as mediator in Israel-Gaza truce talks
Qatar’s prime minister says there has been 'abuse and harm' done related to Doha’s mediation efforts.