‘Overwhelmed in joy’: Texas court overturns woman’s voter fraud conviction
Rights advocates welcome ruling overturning Crystal Mason's conviction as victory in 'broader fight for voting rights'.
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Nine detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack
A Russian court meanwhile charged one more suspect in last week's deadly attack on Crocus City Hall.
Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges
Media reports say the charges against the Democratic Unionist Party head relate to 'non-recent sexual offences'.
How US police are co-opting a law meant to protect victims of crime
Experts fear law enforcement is using Marsy’s Law to hide names and dodge accountability in cases of police violence.
Photos: Israeli air raids kill dozens across the Gaza Strip
At least 32,600 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since October 7, with 71 killed in the last 24 hours.
Sudan slips into famine as warring sides starve civilians
Without online remittances, soaring prices and cereal production cut, Sudan is in the middle of a humanitarian disaster.
Could OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video generator kill off jobs in Hollywood?
Some say it's 'game over' for creative professionals in the film industry.
Biden says he is working to free US journalist jailed by Russia a year ago
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is accused of spying, a charge the US dismisses as 'fiction'.
Thai court acquits dozens who shut down Bangkok airports in 2008
‘Yellow Shirt’ antigovernment protesters protected under the constitution, charges of rebellion and terrorism dropped.
South Africa’s ex-president Zuma escapes unharmed from car crash
Police arrest 51-year-old man for drunk and reckless driving after he crashed into Zuma's armoured state vehicle.
Palestinian Christians barred from Jerusalem’s Old City at Easter
During Gaza war, usual crowds of international worshippers absent, and Palestinians face 'unprecedented' restrictions.
Eastern DRC ‘at breaking point’ as security, humanitarian crises worsen
UN warns of deteriorating situation as M23 rebels continue to make gains, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 175
The number of people killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7 has risen to 32,623.
Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of 'very long road ahead' to recover from deadly bridge collapse.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 764
As the war enters its 764th day, these are the main developments.
At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine
An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’
Chinese state media's A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing's influence campaigns.
Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel
Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.
Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip
The former president's passport had been seized as part of a police raid in February amid allegations of coup-mongering.
‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category
Advocates have long said census count has left communities invisible, but say change is only 'first step'.