Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel
At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate.
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Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine
US president's appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote.
Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh
Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar
Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.
Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention?
Why are nearly 10,000 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons - one-third of them without charge?
UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?
The UK's smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.
Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’
The platform remained inaccessible to users but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now.
The thousands of Palestinians Israel arrests, tortures, holds even in death
As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.
Qatar ‘re-evaluating’ role as mediator in Israel-Gaza truce talks
Qatar’s prime minister says there has been 'abuse and harm' done related to Doha’s mediation efforts.
Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.
More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.
How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record
The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial surveys reveal scale of damage.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783
As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments.
Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño
Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.
Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial
Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, 'I won’t tolerate that.'
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress
Abdoulaye Bathily says 'lack of political will and good faith' are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription
Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new punishments for draft dodging.
Venezuela and Honduras announce actions to protest Ecuador’s embassy raid
Honduras has recalled its charge d'affaires while Venezuela plans to close its diplomatic offices in Ecuador in protest.
UN demands Israeli forces end support of settler attacks in West Bank
UN spokesperson says Israel has a duty to protect Palestinians from settler attacks, which have been on the rise.