South Africa to hold general election on May 29
Ruling ANC faces a tough challenge to retain its majority in seventh election since the end of the apartheid system.
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Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest against grain imports
Farmers are angry at what they say is unfair competition from cheaper imports from Poland's war-torn neighbour and ally.
‘Israel’s apartheid must end,’ South Africa says at ICJ hearing
International Court of Justice to hear from 52 countries on legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.
US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza war ceasefire
Majority of members voted to call for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza that has killed more than 29,000.
Why does an archipelago off the coast of Argentina belong to the UK?
David Cameron is first British foreign secretary to visit the Falkland Islands in 30 years.
Long winter for Morocco quake survivors
Authorities say 3,000 people died during the September 8 earthquake, which damaged more than 60,000 dwellings.
Four Egyptian officials back on trial in Italy over death of Giulio Regeni
Italy’s top court decided last year to proceed with the trial against the four officials, who will be tried in absentia.
What’s fuelling the deadly cholera outbreak in Southern Africa?
Unchecked border movement and poor sewage systems have a new partner in wreaking havoc: climate change
‘Let me finally see my son’: Navalny’s mother demands body from Putin
Kremlin says widow Yulia's accusations that Navalny was poisoned by a nerve agent are 'unfounded and vulgar'.
Ten years ago Russia annexed Crimea, paving the way for war in Ukraine
Russia's annexation of the peninsula was not recognised by any nation except Moscow.
Who is Julian Assange? Will the WikiLeaks founder be extradited to the US?
The London High Court hearing will determine whether Assange is extradited to the US after his decade-long legal battle.
Haiti President Moise’s widow, ex-PM among 50 charged in his assassination
Leaked document claims first lady allegedly conspired with former PM to kill the president and replace him herself.
Julian Assange appeals in ‘most important press freedom case in the world’
A court will decide if Julian Assange may appeal extradition to the US, where relatives say he could die in jail.
Russia arrests dual US citizen for Ukraine-linked ‘treason’
The unnamed woman is accused of raising funds that benefitted the Ukrainian armed forces.
South Korea trainee doctors walk out in protest against reforms
Work stoppage follows mass resignations and caused major delays to surgical procedures and treatment.
Ukraine PM calls for long-range missiles to fight back Russia
Shmyhal says delays in providing long-range artillery, missile equipment is 'main danger for us on the battlefield'.
Congolese protest against West, Rwanda in eastern city of Goma
The DRC, the UN and Western countries say Rwanda is supporting rebels in DRC in a bid to control vast mineral resources.
India farmers reject gov’t offer, to continue protest march on New Delhi
Tens of thousands of farmers will resume their march to demand guaranteed crop prices as government talks failed.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 137
As Israel threatens to launch offensive in Rafah, the US has drafted a UN resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire.
Military leaders dissolve government in Guinea
The military says it will appoint a new government, but has not indicated when that would be.