Clashes erupt at Mexico City protest against Israel’s war on Gaza
Police fire tear gas at protesters rallying outside the Israeli embassy in Mexico's capital.
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Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult
The case relates to an interview the politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015.
‘We will win’ South Africa election: ANC confident despite ‘missteps’
Is the ‘freedom’ the governing party brought to South Africa still enough for voters 30 years later?
Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of Ukraine war mounts
New tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles ($29bn) a year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 824
As the war enters its 824th day, these are the main developments.
Haiti transitional council names Conille prime minister amid gang violence
Garry Conille, who briefly served in the role from 2011 to 2012, has since worked as a regional director for UNICEF.
The art project aiming to keep Australia’s Indigenous people out of jail
Aboriginal people make up a third of all people in Australian prisons, but The Torch is working to change that.
Closing arguments wrap up in Trump’s hush-money trial: Here’s what to know
Jurors will now deliberate before delivering a verdict in historic New York trial against former US president.
Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine. What has that changed?
Now 146 out of 193 UN members recognise Palestine, but what does that mean for Palestinians?
Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ slur
Pope Francis 'apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others', Vatican spokesman says.
New York jury hearing closing arguments as Trump hush-money trial nears end
Prosecutors and defence lawyers making final pitch to jury before deliberations begin in ex-president's historic trial.
Slovenia’s ‘moral duty’: What’s behind its push to recognise Palestine?
As Israel's war rages in Gaza, Slovenia is joining a clutch of European nations that hope to pave a pathway to peace.
Hong Kong charges six people under new national security law
Police arrest the group for seditious social media posts under the much criticised law.
Taiwan’s parliament passes bill pushing pro-China changes
Thousands protested outside Taiwan's parliament after reforms seen as reducing the president's power were passed.
South Africa elections 2024: Key issues by the numbers
Unemployment, crime and access to electricity are some of the biggest issues on the ballot.
Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes case: Report
Report claims ex-Mossad chief tried to pressure Fatou Bensouda into abandoning a 2021 war crimes probe.
UK’s Sunak eyes national service: What is it and which countries have it?
The proposed national service scheme is not the same as conscription but makes military or civil service mandatory.
EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine
The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.
Cape Town’s poor ‘neglected’ in South Africa’s only opposition-run province
Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.
Rafah residents face further danger as Israel hits city’s two hospitals
Israeli attacks put Kuwaiti Hospital out of service and trap medical staff, patients inside Indonesian Field Hospital.