Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel
Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kill at least 11 people
Dozens of people also wounded, Ukrainian officials say, as Moscow continues offensive in Ukraine's northeast.
President Raisi’s helicopter crashes in Iran: What we know so far
A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and FM crashed while travelling back from East Azerbaijan province.
Slovakia: PM Fico’s life no longer in danger after shooting, minister says
Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and requires intensive care, Slovak officials say.
Dominican Republic voters head to the polls with eyes on Haiti crisis
Incumbent President Luis Abinader expected to have strong showing as his policies on migration, economy widely popular.
Helicopter carrying Iran’s president Raisi suffers ‘hard landing’: State TV
Iranian interior minister says search operations under way after incident near Jolfa in Iran's East Azerbaijan province.
At least 66 dead as new floods hit Afghanistan’s Faryab province
Flooding damaged more than 1,500 houses, swamped more than 400 hectares of agricultural land and killed livestock.
‘Nothing left’: How climate change pushes Indigenous people from their land
In Peru, a community of Ashaninka people starts the process of leaving their homeland as Amazon forests disappear.
Biden delivers address at Morehouse College amid anger over Gaza war
The historically Black college is one of several US universities to hold protests demanding end to the killings in Gaza.
Three reported killed as DR Congo military averts ‘attempted coup’
Military says coup was 'nipped in the bud' by the forces and the perpetrators were arrested, including foreigners.
Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives
UNICEF says the Philippines is among countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children, who are most at risk.
New York police violently arrest pro-Palestine protesters marking Nakba
Several arrested as they tried to march in Brooklyn to protest Gaza war and 1948 ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians.
‘Grim reminder’: Sri Lanka’s Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war
Ceremony held at memorial site in Mullivaikkal village despite reports of heavy surveillance and alleged intimidation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 815
As the war enters its 815th day, these are the main developments.
Taiwan ramps up security for new president’s inauguration amid China threat
Taipei defence ministry says it detected seven Chinese aircraft and as many naval vessels near Taiwan in past 24 hours.
India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 5: Who votes and what’s at stake?
Voters to decide the fate of 695 candidates, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, in the fifth phase of polls.
UN says 800,000 people have fled Rafah as Israel kills dozens in Gaza
Israel says it recovered remains of one captive while Hamas claims several attacks against Israeli troops across Gaza.
Israel’s Gantz demands Gaza post-war plan, threatens to quit gov’t
Netanyahu rival lays out six-point strategy, including forming an international coalition to help govern Gaza after war.
Russian court seizes two European banks’ assets amid Western sanctions
Freezing hundreds of billions of dollars in lenders' assets was part of dispute over gas project halted by sanctions.
At least 23 people missing off Tunisia coast, authorities say
Search and rescue operations under way while five suspects have been arrested, Tunisian National Guard says.