Russia says dozens killed in Ukraine shelling of bakery in Lysychansk
Russia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city.
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Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes cervical cancer death, triggering a row
Poonam Pandey announces death on Instagram, inviting flurry of reports and obituaries. Next day, she says it was fake.
US, UK launch new wave of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis amid Gaza war
The new wave of attacks comes as Houthis continue to target Israel-linked ships, demanding end to war in Gaza.
Biden sweeps South Carolina Democratic primary with ‘loser’ taunt at Trump
While Biden faced little opposition, vote being watched amid concerns on his popularity, especially among Black voters.
Do Yemen’s Houthis have their eye on Marib?
The Houthis' stance in support of Palestine is gaining accolades, could they also be looking at a domestic win?
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 121
Officials say at least 92 people have been killed overnight in Israeli attacks, including on a kindergarten in Rafah.
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob dies aged 82
The African leader announced last month that he had begun treatment for cancer.
People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine
Reports say journalists were briefly held at protest by wives of Russian soldiers calling for their return from Ukraine.
At least 150,000 protest in Berlin against Germany’s far right
Demonstrators march in German capital and other cities in fourth week of protests against Alternative for Germany party.
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister
O'Neill is the first nationalist to hold the post as government returns to work after a two-year boycott by unionists.
Argentina’s lower house approves Milei’s ‘omnibus’ reform bill
The president introduced the divisive reform package in an attempt to transform the economy and the state.
Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election
The vote, originally scheduled to take place on February 25, was delayed after a dispute over the candidate list.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation
Verdict follows another case in which Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates.
‘Overshadow Gaza crimes’: World reacts to US attacks on Iraq and Syria
Iran, Iraq and Syria have strongly condemned the US strikes, saying they will only escalate regional tensions.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710
As the war enters its 710th day, these are the main developments.
Paris knife and hammer attack: 3 hurt at Gare de Lyon train station
Attacker armed with knife and hammer wounds three; police say suspect 'appears to suffer from psychiatric troubles'.
‘Strategic error’: Iran condemns US attacks on Iraq, Syria
Iran says overnight US strikes are 'violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity' of the two countries.
Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in ‘new US aggression’
In response, Iran-aligned groups say they have attacked US bases in Syria as well as western and northern Iraq.
Turkey appoints Fatih Karahan as new central bank chief after Erkan resigns
The appointment comes a few hours after the resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan citing a media scandal.