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Tens of thousands of Israelis take part in anti-gov’t protests
Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest anti-government protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October.
Turkey’s opposition claims victory in Istanbul, Ankara in blow to Erdogan
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu hails victory in blow to Turkish president's standing after two decades in power.
Israeli military says it killed Hezbollah commander Ismail al-Zin
The commander worked in the anti-tank missile unit of Hezbollah's Radwan forces.
At least four killed in Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said four people were killed and 17 others wounded in the air strike.
Photos: Aftermath of an Israeli air strike on hospital courtyard
Attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital courtyard kills at least two people and wounds several others, Palestinian officials say.
Two killed as Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia's attacks on such infrastructure in recent days have also caused severe power outages.
Bulgaria and Romania partially join Europe’s Schengen area
Schengen rules are not yet applicable to land borders due to Austria's concerns over undocumented migration.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 766
As the war enters its 766th day, these are the main developments.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 177
Gaza's Media Office says Israel has committed 'a new massacre' by bombing inside the walls of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire, release of captives in Easter address
Pope Francis says his thoughts go to those facing wars, especially children who have 'forgotten how to smile'.
US firm AT&T says data of 73 million customers leaked on ‘dark web’
At least 7.6 million existing AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former users hit by the breach, the company says.
India opposition protests in capital over Kejriwal’s arrest before election
Rally held against arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over long-running corruption probe ahead of election.
Turkey’s opposition in electoral battle to keep hold of major cities
CHP has control of local government in Istanbul and Ankara, but may find it hard to keep hold of them in March 31 vote.
Trump, Biden clash over Transgender Day of Visibility falling on Easter
Trump camp decries 'assault on the Christian faith', while White House blasts 'cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric'.
Car bomb kills seven at crowded market in Syrian town near Turkish border
Blast occurred in Syrian opposition city of Azaz during peak late night shopping after breaking the day's Ramadan fast.
Voting under way in Turkey local elections in test of Erdogan’s popularity
Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019.
Ramadan 2024: Where do your dates come from?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half the world’s dates.
Gaza truce talks set to resume, as thousands protest Netanyahu in Israel
Negotiations on Sunday come after UN Security Council demanded a ceasefire this week, nearly six months into the war.
Zelenskyy fires aides in reshuffle, Russia launches air attack on Ukraine
Top aide Serhiy Shefir was among those dismissed as well as three advisers and two presidential representatives.