Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down
The succession was formalised the moment Queen Margrethe II signed the formal declaration of her abdication.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: 100 days of death and suffering
Israeli bombardment in past 100 days has killed nearly 24,000 Palestinians - about one percent of Gaza's population.
Who is Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te?
Former VP Lai Ching-te won Taiwan’s presidential election amid warnings from China which sees Lai as a 'separatist'.
Three migrants drown at US border as Texas blocked their rescue
Texas barred US border agents from trying to rescue the migrants in the Rio Grande river, US officials say.
US climate envoy John Kerry to step down: Reports
Kerry has been instrumental in brokering a number of international climate agreements.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 100
Israeli raids plunge Gaza into new communications blackout as Namibia slams Germany for its support of Israel at ICJ.
Namibia condemns Germany for defending Israel in ICJ genocide case
Namibia says Germany has failed to 'draw lessons from its horrific history' by supporting Israel at the ICJ.
A ‘cultural genocide’: Which of Gaza’s heritage sites have been destroyed?
Nearly 200 sites of historical importance have been destroyed or damaged in Israeli air raids in the past 100 days.
UN says all peacekeepers will leave DR Congo by end of 2024
Congolese authorities say the decades-old UN mission failed to protect civilians from armed groups.
Dozens killed in Colombia landslide, including children
Officials say at least 33 people have died in mudslides brought on by heavy rains in the province of Choco.
Boeing flight returns to Japan airport due to cockpit window crack
The aircraft is not one of Boeing's 737 MAX 9 planes which have been in the spotlight after Alaska Airlines blowout.
Hundreds of thousands rally globally for Gaza on eve of 100 days of war
From London to Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, people take to the streets in protest and to demand a ceasefire.
World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’
Beijing says its stance on reunification remains unchanged as world leaders congratulate William Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections
William Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party was named winner of Saturday's presidential vote.
Ukraine says Russia launched barrage of missile attacks nationwide
Mass onslaught took place before France's new foreign minister's visit to Kyiv.
Pro-Palestine protests held around the world as Gaza war nears 100 days
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are marking a ‘global day of action’ in cities around the world.
What does the Alaska Airlines incident tell us about air safety?
After a door panel blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, we sought answers about the safety of air travel.
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election
Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist.
At least 10 killed in China mining accident
Emergency management bureau in Pingdingshan city says the accident was caused by a coal and gas outburst.
Turkey launches air attacks against Kurdish rebels in Iraq and Syria
Defence Ministry says 29 locations hit after attack on Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers.