Macron says French troops will stay in New Caledonia ‘as long as necessary’
France's president is visiting the Pacific territory where electoral reform plans have led to the worst unrest in years
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Ancient humans lived in East Timor 44,000 years ago, archaeologists find
Together with neighbouring Indonesia and Australia, the region is home to some of the oldest evidence of human life.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818
As the war enters its 818th day, these are the main developments.
‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan
Exercises begin three days after William Lai Ching-te took his oath as president of the island China claims as its own.
Uvalde settles for $2m with school shooting victims’ families
Announcement comes two days before the two-year anniversary of the massacre at the elementary school in the Texas city.
As Brazil copes with floods, officials face another scourge: Disinformation
Experts say online campaigns have targeted the floods in Rio Grande do Sul with fake news aimed at discrediting Lula.
Israel lobbies German officials to ‘condemn’ ICC arrest warrants
Israeli embassy emails politicians as Berlin says it would arrest Netanyahu if warrant comes into force.
Rishi Sunak calls UK general election for July 4
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets date for national election, ending months of speculation as to the timing of the poll.
Why are Kenyan forces set to intervene in Haiti and how is the US involved?
When William Ruto meets Joe Biden in Washington, a Kenyan-led police mission to Haiti will top the presidents' agenda.
Biden cancels $7.7bn more in student debt for 160,000 borrowers
The move brings the total number of US students benefitting from the president's debt relief push to 4.75 million.
Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024
The State of Palestine is recognised by 143 countries around the world. Norway, Spain and Ireland will join that list.
Russia returns six children to Ukraine in Qatar-brokered deal: State media
Boys aged between six and 17 latest to be handed over since start of Qatari mediation efforts last year.
Chad Prime Minister Masra resigns after disputed vote winner confirmed
Military government chief's victory in presidential polls prompts Succes Masra to resign from transitional post.
UK ruling on Assange extradition ‘resets the game’. What happens next?
Rights groups laud latest decision as an investigative journalist warns Assange 'might be entombed in prison for life'.
Load shedding & water woes: Can South Africa fix its ailing infrastructure?
As a crucial election approaches, ANC government looks set to tap in to business in an effort to revamp infrastructure.
Where is Ahmad Farhad? The mysterious case of Pakistan’s missing poet
Farhad has been missing for a week. His family blames Pakistan's spy agency but the government denies holding him.
Missing Bangladesh governing party’s MP found murdered in India: Minister
Anwarul Azim Anar of Awami League went missing on May 13, day after reaching India for medical treatment, say relatives.
Germany’s AfD bans top candidate from EU poll events over Nazi comments
Maximilian Krah recently said Nazi SS members 'not all criminals', prompting French far-right allies to shun party.
Russia launches ‘space weapon’ in path of US satellite: Pentagon
US believes Russia's recently launched satellite can inspect and attack other satellites in low Earth orbit.
Iran’s Khamenei leads prayers at Raisi memorial before tens of thousands
Late president's body will be taken from Tehran to his hometown Mashhad, where he will be buried.