Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.
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More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.
How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record
The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial surveys reveal scale of damage.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783
As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments.
Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño
Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.
Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial
Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, 'I won’t tolerate that.'
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress
Abdoulaye Bathily says 'lack of political will and good faith' are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription
Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new punishments for draft dodging.
Venezuela and Honduras announce actions to protest Ecuador’s embassy raid
Honduras has recalled its charge d'affaires while Venezuela plans to close its diplomatic offices in Ecuador in protest.
UN demands Israeli forces end support of settler attacks in West Bank
UN spokesperson says Israel has a duty to protect Palestinians from settler attacks, which have been on the rise.
Russia’s Putin urges restraint in call with Iran’s Raisi as tensions soar
Russian president makes comments as Israel weighs its response to Iranian missile and drone attack.
Israel artist says Venice Biennale pavilion won’t open until Gaza ceasefire
An artist representing Israel at the international art fair calls for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza.
Photos: Israeli tanks push back into northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah
Palestinian health officials say Israel killed four people and wounded several others in one attack in Rafah.
Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban
Student took legal action against London school, saying policy was discriminatory and 'uniquely' affected her faith.
Armenia claims Azerbaijan ‘completed’ ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan systematically 'erasing' all traces of ethnic Armenians in the disputed region, Yerevan says.
Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’?
Global powers raise alarm after latest drone attack on Russian-held nuclear facility hits reactor confinement structure.
Ukraine warns it lacked missiles to protect power plant from Russian attack
The Trypilska thermal power station, a major electricity supplier to Kyiv region, was destroyed by missiles on April 11.
India election 2024: Which are the main political parties in the fray?
More about Modi's BJP, Rahul Gandhi's Congress and other parties that are central to world's largest electoral exercise.
Heavy rains kill 18 in Oman as flash floods lash UAE
Rescue teams search for two missing people in Oman as bad weather disrupts travel in the United Arab Emirates.