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Brazil withdraws ambassador to Israel after Gaza war criticism
The move by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva comes after months of tensions caused by Israel’s assault on Gaza.
New volcanic eruption near Iceland’s town of Grindavik
The eruption was the fifth to occur on Reykjanes peninsula since December.
Jury ends first day of deliberations in Trump trial without a verdict
Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to pay adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Sweden announces $1.23bn military aid for Ukraine as Blinken visits Moldova
Stockholm makes pledge as Washington and Brussels push to raise support in the third year of Russia-Ukraine war.
Photos: South Africans vote in a pivotal election
For the first time in 30 years, South Africa’s governing party the African National Congress faces election worries.
Colombia lawmakers pass bullfighting ban
Blood sport a ‘symbol of identity’ for many, but was losing spectators in recent years amid animal welfare concerns.
What is ‘All eyes on Rafah’? Decoding a viral social trend on Israel’s war
An AI-generated image with the text 'All eyes on Rafah' has been re-shared more than 40 million times.
Is Israel acting like the ICC is ‘only for Africa and thugs like Putin’?
Two recent legal judgements from international courts could potentially undermine support for Israel.
Frontrunner Labour bars race row MP from UK election run
Diane Abbott says Labour will not allow her to run in July election despite party reinstatement.
Hundreds of Georgian NGOs pledge to defy ‘foreign influence’ law
The NGOs say they're ready to pay penalties under 'the Russian law ... which nobody will obey'.
As Ukraine war rages, Russia activates sabotage plans in Europe: Experts
Russia is accused of putting into effect psychological, economic and military operations planned by the USSR.
DR Congo ends impasse to appoint new government
Five-month delay since election featured an attempted coup as conflict rages in mineral-rich east.
Israel shrugs off UNSC bid to ‘stop the killing’ to continue Rafah assault
Israeli tanks penetrate centre of Rafah and air attacks persist across the city despite global calls to end the carnage.
G-force changes likely cause of Singapore flight injuries, probe finds
Singapore's Ministry of Transport says Boeing aircraft experienced 54-metre altitude drop during incident.
New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 52.3C as north India swelters
Brutal weather forces schools to close in several cities and raises the risk of heatstroke for people working outdoors.
Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?
Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.
At least 28 killed after bus falls into ravine in Pakistan’s Balochistan
The bus from Turbat city in southern Balochistan was headed towards the provincial capital of Quetta.
North Korea flies rubbish-filled balloons to South in ‘tit-for-tat’ attack
South Korea condemns ‘low-class’ attack which comes amid tensions raised by Pyongyang’s failed satellite launch.
Netherlands feared ‘great suffering’ in Gaza after UNRWA snub, memo reveals
Dutch officials also expressed concern about regional destabilisation, newly released documents show.