Russia limits women’s access to abortion, citing demographic changes
Experts say crackdown on abortion drugs and services is part of a project to instil 'certain values' in society.
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Elon Musk’s Israel trip: What was the purpose, what did he tell Netanyahu?
X CEO Elon Musk, who has been accused of platforming anti-Semitic posts, visits kibbutzim attacked by Hamas.
NATO ministers talk Russia-Ukraine war, Kosovo unrest at Brussels summit
NATO’s chief urges allies to continue supporting Ukraine amid funding hold-ups in the US and Europe.
Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs, WHO says amid Israeli siege
Shattered healthcare and sanitation systems must be restored in Gaza, says World Health Organization.
Virgin Atlantic jet makes maiden transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel
The flight marks the first time a commercial airline has flown long haul fully on sustainable aviation fuel.
Philippine government, communist rebels to revive peace talks
If negotiations succeed, the rebels will end their 50-year armed struggle and transform into a political movement.
UN COP28: What to know about the climate summit in Dubai
Climate financing and reining in fossil fuels are to top the agenda of the 2023 climate change summit to be held in UAE.
Ukraine storm death toll rises to 10, thousands rescued in the south
Worsening weather in Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Kyiv puts pressure on emergency services, already stretched by war.
India workers trapped for weeks in Himalayan tunnel on verge of rescue
Rescuers resorted to manual digging after drilling machine broke down irreparably because of the mountainous terrain.
Eleven people killed in accident at platinum mine in South Africa
Mine's operator said the lift accident happened as employees were leaving a shaft at the end of their shift.
Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan’s open trial inside jail premises
Court says a fresh trial in the so-called cypher case will be held in prison but will be open to media and the public.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 53
As the truce extends and northern Gaza's hospitals fear fuel shortages, here are the major updates.
What do we know about the Israel-Hamas truce extension?
Hamas and Qatar announce extension of the truce in much-needed respite for people in Gaza braving Israeli bombardment.
Russian court extends detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal denounces the continued detention of its reporter as a 'brazen and outrageous attack' on free press.
How is India rescuing 41 workers stuck 16 days under a collapsed tunnel?
On Wednesday, officials indicated they were close to a breakthrough.
Niger’s military government repeals anti-migration law after eight years
The new order also stipulates that convictions handed down under the law passed in May 2015 'shall be erased'.
Parthenon marbles row derails talks between UK’s Sunak, Greece’s Mitsotakis
The Greek PM expressed 'displeasure' that Sunak axed their meeting, saying he avoided talks on the disputed marbles.
N Korea defends satellite launch at UN, as Kim ‘studies’ images of Pentagon
The launch of the spy satellite last week was slammed by Western powers as well as Pyongyang's neighbours.
Australia to ban single-use vape imports from 2024
Australia is also planning legislation to ban the manufacture, advertising or supply of disposable vapes.
Gaza truce appears set to extend as Israel receives new list of captives
Israel receives new list of 10 captives expected to be released on Tuesday under extension of truce deal with Hamas.