Nearly 75% of journalists killed in 2023 died in Israel’s war on Gaza: CPJ
Committee to Protect Journalists says of the 99 journalists killed globally last year, 72 were Palestinians.
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Hezbollah warns Israel will ‘pay price’ after fighters, civilians killed
At least 10 civilians and three Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
Kyiv aims to use more Ukrainian drones; Trump, Biden clash on NATO
Ukraine’s new military command wants to use the armed forces more efficiently and build up defence industries.
Donald Trump to face ‘hush money’ criminal trial: What’s it all about?
New York Supreme Court has ruled case over alleged payments to adult movie star and former Playboy model will proceed.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 132
Dozens of Palestinians leave besieged Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after Israeli forces order an evacuation.
NATO chief warns US aid delay harming Ukraine’s battle against Russia
A $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan requires approval from the US House of Representatives.
In a London borough home to many Muslims, Labour loses appeal over Gaza
Opposition leader Keir Starmer disappoints those who have traditionally voted for his party.
Which countries have stopped supplying arms to Israel?
As civilian casualties continue to mount in Gaza, global calls for countries to halt arms sales to Israel grow.
‘Enough is enough’: Australian PM denounces US, UK legal pursuit of Assange
Anthony Albanese takes stand against attempts to extradite Australian to US ahead of court ruling next week.
Panic as Kashmir ‘survey’ seeks personal details, links with alleged rebels
'Intrusive' police exercise adds to fear and anxiety among residents in the disputed region.
Exodus from Rafah as Israel ramps up strikes on south Gaza
UN aid chief says notion that people in Gaza could evacuate to a safe place is an 'illusion'.
Two South African soldiers killed in DR Congo amid uptick in violence
The soldiers are part of a Southern African contingent deployed to fight the many armed groups roaming eastern DR Congo.
Earthquake fever grips Turkey’s Istanbul amid fears of ‘the big one’
People of Istanbul have long feared the advent of a monster quake but it's hard, and scary for some, to prepare for it.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 723
As the war enters its 723rd day, these are the main developments.
Experts say billions in US Senate bill would be better spent at home
While President Joe Biden says bill will stimulate the economy, experts say social spending provides a bigger boost.
For foreign firms in Hong Kong, national security plans bring fresh chill
Plans to implement Article 23 have raised fears of a further slide in freedoms in the financial hub.
One dead, others injured in shooting during Kansas City Super Bowl parade
Police took three people into custody for investigation after a shooting during a parade for the Kansas City Chiefs.
UN envoy warns of ‘dangerous’ escalation cycle in war-wracked Yemen
Separate UN official expresses fears over how the US designating Houthis a 'terrorist' group may affect Yemen's economy.
No ‘clear way out’: How Ecuador descended into gang violence
Experts trace the root causes of Ecuador’s spiralling violence, as President Daniel Noboa leads a crackdown on gangs.
Erdogan, el-Sisi urge Israel to halt looming offensive on Rafah
Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo as relations warm following years of tensions.