US, France pledge support as Biden warns Russia ‘will not stop’ at Ukraine
The close allies say they remain committed to Ukraine, despite diverging strategies for how to support Kyiv.
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World War II veteran, 100, weds 96-year-old bride near D-Day beach
Harold Terens and Jeanne Swelin were later guests at a state dinner with French President Macron and US President Biden.
India’s Rahul Gandhi nominated as opposition leader after election gains
Gandhi's Congress party's election results defied analysts' expectations, and helped rehabilitate his political career.
Two killed in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah-Israel fighting soars
Latest attacks come as Israeli officials ratchet up calls for expansion of fighting along Israel-Lebanon border.
ISIL-affiliated rebel fighters blamed after 38 killed in DR Congo attack
The armed men used guns and machetes to attack residents of villages in Beni territory, in North Kivu province.
Israel kills more than 200 in attack on central Gaza: Gov’t Media Office
Health Ministry reports 'large numbers' of killed and wounded rushed to hospital as a result of nonstop Israeli bombing.
Israeli army says four captives rescued amid heavy strikes on Gaza
Army says four captives - Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv - are in 'good medical condition'.
Slovakia, Italy vote in European Union elections
People in multiple European countries cast ballots on third day of elections before last stage of voting on Sunday.
Did ancient Egyptians use surgery to treat brain cancer?
Scientists say they've found evidence from ancient skulls that doctors performed operations on cancerous tumours.
‘Bloody policies’: MSF recovers 11 bodies from Mediterranean off Libya
European countries accused of complicity in deaths due to migration policies after charity vessel retrieves 11 corpses.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen suffers minor whiplash from Copenhagen attack
Police arrest one man and open investigation into incident in Kultorvet square that left prime minister 'shocked'.
‘Humbling moment’: What will Modi 3.0 look like for India?
As Modi prepares to be sworn in with a reduced mandate, analysts say allies he depends on could serve as a check on him.
Yemen’s Houthis detain UN staff, aid workers
UN says it is 'pursuing all available channels' to secure the safe release of its personnel 'as soon as possible'.
Bahrain sent message through Russia to normalise ties with Iran: Official
Bahraini officials have previously said that Manama is seeking improved relations with Tehran after years of tensions.
US re-establishes Gaza aid pier damaged in bad weather
US military says much criticised floating dock will be able to deliver assistance to besieged enclave in coming days.
UN adding Israel to ‘blacklist’ of countries harming children in conflict
Move comes as Israel's Gaza war has killed more than 15,500 Palestinian children and fuelled widespread malnutrition.
Dozens killed near Sudan’s capital as UN warns of soaring displacement
Attack in Khartoum's sister city of Omdurman comes as UN says internal displacement across Sudan is nearing 10 million.
US and UK air strikes hit Yemen, Houthi-run TV reports
Attacks target Hodeidah airport and region north of Sanaa, Al Masirah TV says, as Houthis continue Red Sea attacks.
Biden apologises to Zelenskyy for aid delays, lauds Ukraine’s war efforts
US president says Washington is still 'completely, thoroughly' standing with Kyiv to fend off the Russian invasion.
South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity government: What is it?
The ruling ANC is avoiding a coalition government with any one opposition group as it faces its toughest challenge yet.