Global warming drove record Amazon rainforest drought, study finds
New report says climate change responsible for draining rivers, wreaking havoc on biodiversity and communities.
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Ukraine to probe Belgorod crash as Russia questions future prisoner swaps
Russia claims Ukraine shot down military transport plane in Belgorod, killing 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on board.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 111
The ICJ is set to deliver its response to South Africa's lawsuit against Israel amid intense bombings in Gaza.
Japan sentences man to death for Kyoto anime studio fire that killed 36
Judge says attack on renowned Kyoto Animation by Shinji Aoba, 45, 'instantly turned the studio into hell'.
Israel-Gaza war spillover risk: Mapping recent strikes in Middle East
Experts warn that Israeli war on Gaza may spill over into a regional conflict amid multiple strikes in several countries
Malaysian Hindus show religious devotion at Thaipusam
Millions of people join processions to major temples to honour Lord Murugan and the struggle of good over evil.
North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability
State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701
As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments.
‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei
Organised by Argentina’s largest labour union, the walk-out brought cities to a halt in protest of far-right reforms.
More than 70 dead in artisanal mine collapse in Mali
Despite the dangers, small-scale unregulated mines continue to flourish and attract thousands of gold miners.
Is Israel using food deprivation as a war tactic?
Israel's assault on Gaza has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinian residents facing catastrophic food insecurity.
Turkey, Iran agree on need for regional stability amid Israel’s war on Gaza
Gaza war topped the agenda as Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran's Ebrahim Raisi met in Ankara.
UAE denies sending weapons to Sudan’s RSF paramilitary: Report
An Emirati official tells the Financial Times that the Gulf country 'does not take sides' in war in Sudan.
Will a US court order Biden to stop ‘complicity’ in Gaza genocide?
Lawsuit asks court to order President Joe Biden to end US assistance to Israel that enables alleged genocide in Gaza.
ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case on Friday
The World Court will decide whether to order emergency measures relating to Israel's military action in Gaza.
Hundreds flee further south as Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis
The southern city was deemed 'safe' for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who fled north and central Gaza.
Argentinians take to the streets to protest against new austerity measures
The president has said that the austerity measures are due to years of overspending that have resulted in huge debts.
Several killed in Israeli attack on UN shelter housing 800 in southern Gaza
UNRWA official fears 'mass casualties' after Israeli tank shelling on one of its facilities in Khan Younis.
Suspect arrested over South Africa building fire that killed 77
A 29-year-old man told an inquiry of his involvement in starting the fire on August 31, 2023.
Russian lawmakers approve bill to seize property from army critics
The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, approved the bill by a 395-3 vote in the first of three required readings.