Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 162
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces have killed 36 people, mainly children, near the Nuseirat refugee camp.
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Hong Kong jails 12 for storming legislature in 2019
Defendants jailed for terms between four and seven years after being found guilty of rioting.
Why are one-fifth of the world’s migratory species facing extinction?
Nearly half of all migratory species are in decline. Can they be saved?
Kim Jong Un takes ride in luxury Russian limo given to him by Putin
State media says car ride is 'clear proof' of the close and deepening relationship between the two countries.
For many Chinese, there are ‘more important things’ than Taiwan unification
Beijing has not ruled out using force to annex Taiwan, but there is little appetite for war among Chinese people.
Bolsonaro presented plan to reverse election after 2022 loss: Court records
Top military leaders reported plan to police, said they would arrest Bolsonaro if he moved forward, documents show.
Judge says prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on Trump case, must ditch deputy
Willis is prosecuting Trump election interference case in Georgia but faced questions about relationship with colleague.
Putin rails against Ukraine as attacks mar Russian presidential election
Russians begin voting in a three-day election that is almost certain to hand the president six more years.
Advocates fear special US visas for Afghans could run out despite dangers
Senators push to authorise additional visas for Afghans who worked with the US military and now face Taliban reprisals.
Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia
The Nordic nation's PM says it has been the target of 'instrumentalised migration' facilitated by its neighbour, Russia.
‘We want Sonko’: Senegal opposition boosted after leaders freed before vote
The release of firebrand Sonko and his right-hand man Faye could help opposition chances in the March 24 election.
Russian attack on civilian sites in Ukraine’s Odesa kills 20, wounds 75
Russia has stepped up its attacks on the port city in recent weeks with a series of deadly drone and missile attacks.
‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties
Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan's new government, after controversial elections.
Black Britons fear for Diane Abbott after a millionaire’s call for violence
A top Tory donor said the veteran politician, affectionately called 'Auntie Di' by her supporters, should be shot.
Migrant boat sinks off Turkish Aegean coast, killing at least 22 people
Turkish officials say they have found the bodies of 22 people, including seven children, off Gokceada island.
Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli authorities have tightened restrictions for Palestinians travelling to holy mosque from occupied West Bank.
Leaders of Germany, France, Poland meet to mend rifts over Ukraine war
Can Poland's Tusk help Scholz and Macron, who are divided over sending troops to Ukraine, find common ground?
Fast food giant McDonald’s suffers global tech outage
‘System failure’ shutters some restaurants for hours, leading to complaints from customers on social media.
India rejects US concern over citizenship law as ‘misplaced, unwarranted’
Response follows US State Department saying it will 'closely monitor' the implementation of the religion-based law.
New Hamas Gaza truce proposal outlines exchange of captives for prisoners
With the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on 'unrealistic demands'.