Israel vows ‘unrelenting’ attacks as dozens reported killed in Gaza strikes
Palestinian officials say dozens killed in latest Israeli air strikes on the besieged enclave.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 608
As the war enters its 608th day, these are the main developments.
Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?
Beijing's claim is embodied by its nine-dash line that an international court rejected more than seven years ago.
Venezuela’s opposition primary: Will Maduro finally be challenged?
The opposition is uncertain whether banned frontrunner will be able to contest presidential elections.
Hamas releases two women held hostage after Egyptian-Qatari diplomacy
Palestinian group says two women released for 'humanitarian reasons and poor health grounds'.
Bobi, world’s oldest dog, dies in Portugal at age of 31 (217 in dog years)
Bobi, a Portuguese Rafeiro do Alentejo, was the oldest dog verified by Guinness World Records.
More than 19,000 displaced in Lebanon as Israel border clashes escalate: UN
IOM official says the movement of thousands of people not helping an already 'deteriorating' situation in Lebanon.
‘He’s not dead!’ Palestinian mourns her son slain by Israeli forces
Dunya first experiences disbelief then immense pain, but she is determined to carry her son to his final resting place.
At least 17 killed in Bangladesh train collision
Rescue and recovery operations under way after a passenger train collides with a cargo train in Bhairab city.
Analysis: Two million human bargaining chips
The idea that it is a simple, and just, solution to expel Palestinians from Gaza is uninformed.
Spanish police seize ancient jewelry worth $64m taken from Ukraine
Five people who were trying to sell the pieces in Spain have been arrested, police say.
Russia says US will not be at the centre of ‘new world order’
Kremlin backs US President Joe Biden's call for a new order but says any new system should not revolve around the US.
Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament
Move comes after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine.
How Israeli bombing turned Gaza’s desperate situation into a ‘catastrophe’
Israeli attacks worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which already was suffering under a 16-year blockade.
Another Palestinian journalist killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza
Roshdi Sarraj is now among at least 23 journalists killed since October 7, as he tried to protect his family.
Healing Ruins explores cleansing, rebirth in a 14th century Turkish hamam
Following a long and ambitious 13-year restoration effort, the lost treasure has been revitalised.
German police give all clear following bomb threat at broadcaster ZDF
German police said there was no indication that the emailed threat contained any concrete danger.
Gaza death toll tops 5,000, nearly half of them children: Officials
Children make up 40 percent of dead since Israel started bombing the enclave, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health.
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
The journalist is accused of failing to register as a 'foreign agent', a charge watchdogs have called 'spurious'.
China denies role in suspected sabotage of Finland-Estonia gas link
China has joined Russia in rejecting suggestions that it was involved in damaging the Balticconnector pipeline.