Blinken says civilian death toll in Gaza ‘far too high’
In Israel, US secretary of state urges working towards lasting peace and rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
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Irish singer Sinead O’Connor died from ‘natural causes’, coroner confirms
The Nothing Compares 2 u singer was pronounced dead at her London home in July last year.
Has Pakistan’s top court cleared former PM Sharif’s way back to power?
The country's Supreme Court on Monday effectively allowed Sharif to contest the February elections.
US appeals court judges appear sceptical of Trump immunity claim
Trump's legal team sought to convince judges that former presidents should not be prosecuted for actions in office.
‘They’re targeting us’: Sudan’s army cracks down on democracy activists
In the midst of war, Sudan's army is retaliating against activists for their role in bringing down the former regime.
Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister
The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French premier, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.
2023 shatters record for world’s warmest year: EU climate agency
Copernicus Climate Change Service says 2023 'very likely' the warmest year in the past 100,000 years.
Russia and Ukraine’s cross-border missile battle stokes rhetoric
Kyiv and Moscow focus on missiles and targets as new phase of tit-for-tat air raids takes hold.
Which countries back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ?
Here are countries which welcomed the ICJ case that says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
‘Brink of war’: Hezbollah-Israel trade further strikes across border
Fear that Israel-Gaza war could spark regional conflagration growing amid rise in violence across Israel-Lebanon border.
Farmers stage tractor blockades across Germany
The protest caused disruptions at Germany's borders with France, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Ecuador declares state of emergency, curfew after druglord escapes prison
Police promise to find notorious gang leader known as Fito, who escaped from a maximum-security jail over the weekend.
United, Alaska find ‘loose hardware’ in checks of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
Airlines are inspecting the controversial aircraft after a midair blowout forced Alaska jet to make emergency landing.
Countries file UN complaint over Boeing 737-800 shot down by Iran in 2020
The Ukrainian plane was hit by two missiles Iran says were fired in error shortly after takeoff, killing 176 people.
Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts
Thousands of households remain without power, but situation in evacuation centres is slowly improving.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 685
As the war enters its 685th day, these are the main developments.
US officials renew calls for Israel to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza
Palestinian Health Ministry says 249 people killed and 510 wounded in Israeli assault on Gaza over 24 hours.
Governor’s revolt: Why Iowa’s Kim Reynolds split from Trump ahead of caucus
As the US's Iowa caucus nears, Reynolds breaks with tradition by endorsing a Trump rival. What does she stand to gain?
White House rejects calls for US defence chief to go
Lloyd Austin criticised for not disclosing his multiday hospitalisation to the president and public for several days.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns
The move paves the way for a cabinet reshuffle as President Emmanuel Macron aims to give his presidency new momentum.