Israeli attack on nuclear sites to prompt tit-for-tat, pursuing nukes: Iran
Iran warns Israel that retaliation for recent attack would prompt Tehran to pursue nuclear weapon and respond in kind.
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’
France condemns the move and says there 'were no legitimate grounds' to expel its diplomats.
Grief in Gaza: Image of mourning Palestinian wins World Press Photo award
As families searched for relatives in the Nasser Hospital morgue, a woman held onto the body of her five-year-old niece.
Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot
Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to 'carry out explosive and arson attacks' on US army sites.
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai floods? Why experts say no
Chaos engulfed the UAE after its biggest city Dubai was inundated with water in the wake of record rainfall.
US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns
Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms.
Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back
Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he's challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.
India’s first-time voters seek jobs, harmony in world’s biggest election
Religious tensions, inflation and jobs top concerns from Modi's decade-long rule among 18 million first-time voters.
UNRWA head warns of ‘insidious’ Israeli campaign to dismantle agency
Appealing to UNSC for protection, Philippe Lazzarini says UNRWA's work more crucial than ever amid Israel's war on Gaza.
Russia pounds Ukraine’s cities and front lines as air defences dwindle
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defences as an expert warns Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted'.
Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study
Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a once-in-a-200-year occurrence.
Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation
Even if all parties involved don't want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen.
Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it
The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year.
India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?
A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
NPR editor resigns after accusing US outlet of liberal bias
Uri Berliner quits broadcaster days after being suspended over essay accusing network of lacking viewpoint diversity.
More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
Exclusion zone extended, flights disrupted as Ruang sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784
As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.
Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus
Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.
Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.
Croatia ruling party heading for election win without majority: Exit poll
Exit poll projects Croatia's governing HDZ party on track to win 58 seats in 151-seat parliament.