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Oceans break high-temperature record in warmest February marked globally
Marine high occurs during what was also hottest February on record, the ninth straight month with such a milestone.
Angry Polish farmers protest against EU rules, Ukraine farm imports
Farmers are angry over EU climate policies and food imports from Ukraine that they say threaten their livelihoods.
Rust armourer convicted for involuntary manslaughter in Baldwin shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty in the fatal shooting by actor Alec Baldwin of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Israel’s illegal West Bank settlement plans face global condemnation
The 3,500 illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank add to nearly 20,000 approved in the past year.
Tunisian government supporters in uproar over French documentary
The French documentary, aired on Sunday, focused on the negative consequences of President Kais Saied's rule in Tunisia.
Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24
President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.
India’s ‘drone sisters’ driving farming and social change
Hundreds of women are being trained to fly fertiliser-spraying aircraft under a government-backed programme.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 153
Calls to allow more aid into the Gaza Strip have grown louder as more people die from malnutrition and dehydration.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations
Latest comments come as US and South Korea hold joint military exercises involving thousands of troops.
Climate change pushes Malaysia’s coastal fishermen away from the sea
Going to sea in small boats has become increasingly risky as the weather becomes unpredictable.
What does the end of Nikki Haley’s campaign mean for the Republican Party?
While Haley criticised former President Trump, she embraced many of his policies while failing to peel away supporters.
‘Subdued revenge’: Why Biden’s top officials hosted Israel’s Gantz
Analysts say talks with Benny Gantz reflect US anger at Israeli PM Netanyahu, but Washington still supports war on Gaza.
Minnesota’s ‘stunning’ uncommitted vote reveals enduring problem for Biden
Analysts say the Super Tuesday results show the protest movement against Biden extends beyond Arab and Muslim voters.
US denies pressuring Haiti PM Henry to resign, urges political ‘transition’
US officials urge Ariel Henry to set up 'inclusive governance structure' that will stem violence and lead to elections.
South Africa asks ICJ for more measures against Israel over Gaza ‘famine’
South Africa warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation, asks court to order all parties to cease hostilities.
Biden to deliver State of the Union address: All you need to know
The US president will lay out his policy priorities in a speech to Congress eight months before November's election.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s Odesa as Greek PM visits war-stricken city
At least five people killed in attack, a navy spokesperson was quoted as saying by Ukrainska Pravda media outlet.
Ayotzinapa protesters knock down door of Mexico’s presidential palace
Demonstrators used a truck to ram the palace door, as part of a protest for justice in the case of 43 missing students.
Houthi attack kills two sailors in group’s first fatal strike on shipping
Houthi-claimed missile attack on Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged commercial ship kills two sailors off the coast of Yemen.