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.
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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.
How is the US presidential election shaping up?
Donald Trump is the favourite to become the Republican candidate and face Joe Biden in the presidential election.
Doomsday clock stays at 90 seconds to midnight: What we know
Clock set close to midnight due to worries about Russia's nuclear arsenal, Israel's war on Gaza and climate change.
‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal
In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region.
Oscar nominations 2024: full list of Academy Award nominees
Oppenheimer dominates 96th Academy Award nominations with 13 in total including best picture.
Blinken hails Ivory Coast fight against armed groups on West Africa tour
The US diplomat is on a four-nation tour after months of being occupied by the Middle East crisis.
Why is Israel sending Palestinian taxes to Norway?
Public money destined for Gaza has been frozen by Israel since November - here’s what’s happening now.
Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny
Western states slammed Beijing's actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress.
German court cuts funding to hardline far-right party
The decision potentially opens the way for a similar move against the popular far-right Alternative for Germany.
Why has Belgium vowed to back the ICJ’s verdict on Gaza ‘genocide’?
Unlike other European nations, Belgium says it will support the international court's rulings on South Africa's case.
Ethiopian regional conflict dims celebration of Orthodox epiphany
With barely 1,000 worshippers taking part in the procession, festivities have been muted this year.