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.
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Drones attack deep in Russia as Medvedev threatens Ukraine’s ‘existence’
Ukraine attacks military and energy infrastructure in at least three cities inside Russia, showing new drone abilities.
Sudan’s Hemedti embraced abroad as he terrorises civilians at home
Paramilitary leader welcomed on Africa tour while Sudanese civilians accuse his fighters of atrocities.
Thousands protest in Tanzania as opposition seeks amended electoral reforms
The opposition is seeking constitutional reforms and more independence for the electoral commission ahead of the vote.
Sri Lanka Parliament passes bill to regulate online content
Opposition lawmakers and rights groups say the legislation will stifle debate ahead of elections.
At least 39 killed in fire in China’s southeastern Jiangxi province
Nine other people were injured in the blaze that broke out in the basement of shops in the city of Xinyu.
How Israel has destroyed Gaza’s schools and universities
All schools in Gaza have been shut and no university has survived Israel military's more than 100 days of onslaught.
UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution in ending Gaza war
PM Netanyahu's rejection of Palestinian statehood is attracting pushback.
Trump wins New Hampshire primary: Five key takeaways and what’s next
Trump attacks Haley after his New Hampshire win cements his position as the Republican frontrunner.
Thai court clears former PM hopeful Pita of violating election law
Pita Limjaroenrat, who led his reformist party to victory on wave of youth support, also reinstated as a lawmaker.
Russia accuses Ukraine of downing plane with 65 POWs on board
An Ilyushin Il-76 transport plan crashed in Belgorod region, which was targeted by Ukrainian air strikes recently.
New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto
As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation's new leader's trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.
US carries out new strikes on Houthi missiles in Yemen, Iraq sites
US military says Houthi antiship missiles destroyed, hit targets in Iraq linked to armed groups aligned with Iran.
Bird and buffalo fights back in India’s northeast after 9-year ban
Supreme Court ended nine-year ban last year, with laws in place that it's claimed will protect the animals.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 110
Negotiations for one-month pause are moving forward while Israeli forces continue military onslaught in Khan Younis.
Six killed in Mongolia explosion after gas truck-car collision
More than 600 firefighters were deployed in Ulaanbaatar to extinguish the massive fireball.
Nauru seals diplomatic ties with China after dumping Taiwan
The tiny Pacific island broke ties with Taipei following elections that angered China.
Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles
Door plug blowing out on An Alaska Airline Boeing aircraft has brought the plane maker under scrutiny again.
Columbia Uni bars people accused of spraying pro-Palestine protesters
The US institution says it has banned attackers responsible for spraying a hazardous chemical on pro-Palestine rally.
UN expert warns of ‘severe’ crackdown on climate protestors in UK
Last year, British police were granted anti-protest powers following years of disruptive demonstrations by activists.