Court rules UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful
The scheme, viewed as vital for the government's political fortunes, could put asylum seekers at risk, the court said.
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Sri Lanka top court finds Rajapaksa brothers guilty of economic crisis
Symbolic ruling says the powerful brothers - including two ex-presidents - triggered island's worst financial crisis.
As Israel’s war on Gaza rages, humanitarian crisis worsens
Health, sanitation, water and food services near breaking point as fighting intensifies.
At least 30 killed, dozens injured in Kashmir bus accident
The accident took place on a remote mountain road in Doda area, about 200km southeast of Srinagar city.
US and China agree to resume stalled cooperation on climate crisis
World's biggest polluters agree to work together on curbing methane and plastic pollution ahead of COP28 climate summit.
Canada’s Justin Trudeau tells Israel to end ‘killing of babies’
Israel's Netanyahu lashes out after Justin Trudeau urged 'restraint' in Gaza.
China’s Xi to meet Biden: What’s the agenda, will Gaza war be discussed?
Security and trade to dominate the agenda of the first meeting between President Biden and China's Xi in six years.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 40
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 40th day, these are the main developments.
Analysis: Israel’s ‘war on hospitals’ vs Hamas military exaggerations
Since Friday, the only Israeli column that has moved is the one that attacked al-Shifa Hospital on Wednesday.
Ukraine claims key southern foothold, appeals for more military aid
Ukraine's claims of counteroffensive momentum come amid efforts to secure more arms from the West.
Thousands trapped as Israeli forces raid Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Raid follows siege and multiple attacks around the complex, where thousands of people are sheltering.
Taiwan’s opposition parties to work together for January election
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party will run a joint ticket in a bid to beat the ruling DPP's William Lai.
Hamas blames US for giving Israel ‘green light’ to raid al-Shifa Hospital
Group ruling Gaza says the White House gave Israel a green light 'to commit more massacres against civilians'.
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in US ahead of summit with Joe Biden
Xi is on his first visit to the US in six years as Washington looks to cool tensions with Beijing.
North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs
The latest test in contravention of UN sanctions is part of Pyongyang's ongoing effort to modernise its weaponry.
Rains increase suffering of those living in makeshift tents in south Gaza
Possibility of flooding raises fears of overwhelmed sewage system and spread of disease.
Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital forced to bury dead patients in ‘mass grave’
Hospital director says 179 bodies interred together in courtyard as Israeli forces encircle the facility.
Iraqi top court ends Parliament speaker’s term
Mohammed al-Halbousi calls decision 'strange', implies it violates constitution and undermines national stability.
Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war
Russian and Syrian regime attacks have killed 66 civilians since the start of October, and displaced 120,000 people.
US announces third round of sanctions targeting Hamas
US Treasury Department has said that the sanctions were jointly coordinated with the UK and target Hamas financing.