Sailor injured, cargo ship ablaze after missile attack by Yemen’s Houthis
The Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated M/V Verbena was delivering timber to Italy when it came under fire.
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Russia says US journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial for ‘CIA work’
Wall Street Journal rejects 'false and baseless' charge against 32-year-old who has been in custody since March 2023.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 840
As the war enters its 840th day, these are the main developments.
UN Security Council demands end to siege of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur
Resolution calls on Sudanese military and RSF to ensure protection of civilians and seek immediate end to violence.
G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit
G7 leaders hail 'unity' after reaching deal to fund Ukraine via profits on frozen Russian assets during summit in Italy.
Violations against children in conflict reach ‘extreme levels’, UN says
Violence in 'escalating conflicts', including Gaza, reach new heights in 2023, according to UN report.
US Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill
Biden welcomes ruling and rebukes 'extreme and dangerous agenda' attacks on reproductive rights by Republican officials.
Two weeks since Trump’s New York guilty verdict: What have we learned?
Trump's history-making 'hush-money' verdict has only caused ripples so far in polls as he seeks re-election in November.
Hezbollah launches rockets, drones at northern Israel military sites
The Lebanese group fired 150 rockets and 30 suicide drones at 15 Israeli military positions, Hezbollah official says.
Why are Russian warships in Cuba?
Russian warships sailed into Cuba’s main harbour in what appears to be a show of strength by Moscow.
‘State of shock’: Kuwait fire leaves many families bereft in India’s Kerala
Most of the victims in the deadly blaze that engulfed a block housing immigrant workers are from India.
Does ceasefire in Gaza mean Israeli escalation with Lebanon’s Hezbollah?
War drums beat louder as Israel kills Hezbollah commander and Lebanese group launches massive missile attack.
Ukraine’s more liberal use of allied weapons complicates Russian logistics
But observers say Ukraine needs a completely free hand to strike Russian soil if it is to win the war.
Photos: Nomadic Muslims throng forest shrine in scenic Kashmir
The 19th-century shrine to Mian Nizamuddin Kiyanwi provides free meals every day to visiting devotees.
‘Lives at play’: Argentina’s Senate passes Milei reforms as protests rage
Senators embark on all-night session to approve 37 to 36 controversial economic plan as protesters clash with police.
Israel in Gaza, Palestinian fighters in Israel, what the UN accuses them of
Commission of Inquiry accuses Israel and Palestinian groups of war crimes. Here's a breakdown.
‘Meloni wants to present Italy as the new European face in Africa’
Meloni, whose Africa development plan has drawn criticism, has pushed for the continent to be a central theme at G7.
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Greek-owned ship in Red Sea
The attack on the cargo ship caused flooding and damage to the engine room, but there were no reports of casualties.
Rwanda accuses UN refugee agency of lying in British asylum policy case
UN lawyers say British refugee deportation plan could see Rwanda send them elsewhere, exposing them to further dangers.
Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years
One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.