Chile declares state of emergency over raging forest fires
At least 19 people have died and the blaze in the tourist region of Valparaiso has forced many to flee their homes.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 120
US says it hit more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq in retaliation for attack that killed American soldiers.
Pakistan elections 2024: Which are the major political parties?
From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8.
Carl Weathers, star of Predator and Rocky films, dies at 76
Former co-stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone pay tribute to NFL linebacker-turned-actor.
Myanmar’s rebels see unity as key to victory over weakened military rulers
An alliance of ethnic forces has gained much ground in military-ruled Myanmar, but some fear the movement may splinter.
US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan
US military struck more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after three US soldiers were killed on Sunday.
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring in the US
More than 40,000 people gathered to see the Pennsylvania prognosticator as part of a tradition dating back to 1887.
Photos: South Korea beat Australia 2-1 to reach semifinals
A sensational free kick in overtime from Son Heung-min sends South Korea to the semifinal to play Jordan on Tuesday.
German upper house approves bill easing citizenship rules
Lawmakers in the upper house of parliament passed the legislation that will simplify the process of naturalisation.
UK court dismisses case against Greta Thunberg over London climate protest
The Swedish climate activist was on trial for protesting outside an oil and gas conference in London in October.
ICJ rules that it will hear part of Ukraine-Russia genocide case
UN's top court will not address aspects accusing Russia of violating Genocide Convention by falsely alleging genocide.
‘Trapped in this hell’: How one El Salvador town transformed under Bukele
In the port town of Puerto el Triunfo, violence has dwindled, but fear has not amid President Bukele’s gang crackdown.
UN estimates 17,000 Gaza children left unaccompanied amid Israel’s war
More than one million children in the besieged Gaza Strip now require mental health support, UNICEF says.
People ‘dying of starvation’ in Sudan, UN food agency says
The World Food Programme has called on Sudan's warring sides to provide immediate security guarantees to deliver aid.
Israel plans ground attack on Rafah, ‘last refuge’ for Gaza’s displaced
Israel's defence minister says army will target Rafah, the southern area it designated as a 'safe zone' for civilians.
One week after ICJ ruling, is Israel following the court’s orders?
After International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, its attacks kill hundreds more in Gaza.
US to hit back against Iran-linked targets: Who and where will it strike?
The US says it will strike Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after killing of three US soldiers at US base.
‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election
Critics see a pattern in the arrests and raids — from academics to activists to opposition leaders.
Pro-Palestine protesters say they were shunned at German antifascist march
Pro-Palestine supporters tried to join a recent march against the AfD but say they were discriminated and pushed around.
Turkey arrests seven suspected of selling information to Israel’s Mossad
Turkey has warned Israel of 'serious consequences' if it tries to hunt down Hamas members inside its borders.