In Brazil’s favelas, activists find common ground with Palestinians in Gaza
Residents of Brazil's poorest neighbourhoods say they see their struggles reflected in Israel's treatment of Gaza.
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Germany’s Protestant leader quits but denies ignoring sex abuse allegations
Annette Kurschus says she is stepping down 'to prevent damage to my church'.
Turkey searches Black Sea for lost sailors following deadly storms
A cargo ship sank in the Black Sea amid a burst of stormy weather, killing at least one sailor.
‘No end in sight’: Gaza’s traumatised children need psychological aid
Doctors at Al-Aqsa hospital say children showing signs of trauma and distress after seeing parents, relatives killed.
Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground
The latest Middle East war could help Russia escape punishment for aggression and war crimes in Ukraine, say experts.
Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine’s military medical chief, urges reform of system
Ukraine's president demands rapid changes in the operations of the war-torn country's military medical system.
Sam Altman won’t return to OpenAI despite company’s overtures, report says
Altman's sudden departure from the company he co-founded sent shockwaves through the tech sector.
William Lai names Taiwan’s former US envoy as election running mate
Lai to make a formal announcement on choice of 52-year-old top diplomat Hsiao Bi-khin as candidate for vice president.
Macron tells Netanyahu ‘too many civilian losses’ in Gaza bombardment
French president spoke to Israeli prime minister as Paris prepared more humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Qatar PM says only ‘minor’ challenges to Israel-Hamas captive deal
More than 200 people are thought to have been taken to Gaza after Hamas's assault on Israel on October 7.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 635
As the war enters its 635th day, these are the main developments.
Argentina elects outsider Javier Milei on platform of radical reform
Milei, a self-described 'anarcho-capitalist', promised to slash public spending and abolish the central bank.
Rosalynn Carter, former US first lady, dies at 96
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were longest-married presidential couple, having wed in 1946 when he was 21 and she was 18.
Israeli army says it found a 55-metre tunnel under Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Military publishes video of what it describes as tunnel, running 55 metres in length and dug under the medical facility.
Photos: Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
Australia finish the cricket tournament with a run of nine straight wins, after starting with back-to-back defeats.
When will Israeli army explain inconsistencies in al-Shifa Hospital videos?
No explanation yet as to why the occupation army removed video from X and reposted a shorter, edited version next day.
Napoleon hat fetches record $2.1m at Paris auction
The black beaver felt hat sold at a record price belonged to the ruler of the French empire in the 19th century.
‘Saw death in every colour’: Palestinians fleeing north Gaza recount horror
Palestinians say so-called 'safe corridors' Israel announced to allow for their evacuation are 'deception corridors'.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea, Israel blames Iran
Houthi spokesman says group's fighters have hijacked the ship, reportedly owned by an Israeli businessman.
Iran unveils upgraded hypersonic missile as Khamenei touts Israel ‘failure’
The Iranian show of force comes amid heightened US military presence in the region after Israel began bombing Gaza.