Uneasy quiet in Haiti capital after prime minister pledges to step down
Island nation is braced for next steps after PM Henry agreed to step down amid chaotic gang violence.
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Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy
US says it is seeking a 'ceasefire' for a limited time, but Palestinian rights advocates want a lasting end to the war.
Colombia names attorney general amid political unrest under Gustavo Petro
Luz Adriana Camargo will lead probes into President Petro and his son after weeks of delay in the appointment process.
Three killed, 38 injured in Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih
Ten children are among those injured in the missile attack on apartment buildings as rescue teams search for survivors.
US prosecutor Robert Hur stands by assessment of Biden’s ‘poor memory’
Hur testifies in a congressional committee hearing about Biden's reported memory lapses, spurring bipartisan criticism.
‘Should never have come to this’: What’s next as Henry steps down in Haiti?
Experts say Haitians need to lead political process after PM Henry's resignation, as uncertainty and tensions swirl.
Pirates seize control of cargo ship near Somalia, say owners
MV Abdullah was sailing from Mozambique's capital Maputo to the United Arab Emirates when it was attacked.
Sudan army regains control of national TV and radio headquarters from RSF
Sudan military posts videos online showing its soldiers inside the headquarters in the city of Omdurman.
UK Conservatives’ top donor Frank Hester spoke of hating ‘all Black women’
Opposition Labour Party blasts Frank Hester over remarks about Diane Abbott, who calls the comments 'frightening'.
Jim Crow 2.0: As US elections near, new efforts to suppress Black votes
Georgia primary today shines a light on Draconian measures to ensure Republican victories at the ballot box.
Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company's aircraft.
Fear, grief, anguish on Berlin’s ‘Arab Street’ as Israel levels Gaza
In a neighbourhood beloved by diaspora communities, fears rise after alleged police crackdowns on pro-Palestine rallies.
Anti-Putin paramilitaries claim incursion into Russia from Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence says anti-Putin Russian volunteer militias are not acting under orders from Kyiv.
Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?
The law creates India's first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.
Switzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of ordering crimes as a commander in Hama in February 1982, Swiss attorney general says.
European Commission to recommend EU accession talks with Bosnia
Brussels is pushing to accelerate EU expansion in Western Balkans as it eyes growing Russian and Chinese influence.
Ukrainian drones and missiles strike Russian oil refineries
Ukraine continues to target Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.
‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
Protests break out in parts of the country. Police presence beefed up. Critics of the law call its timing cynical.
Haiti’s PM tenders resignation as country descends into chaos
The unelected Ariel Henry has agreed to demands to step down as violence and looting plague the country.
Russia detains South Korean in country’s east on suspicion of spying
Baek Won-soon was detained in Vladivostok earlier this year - the latest foreign national to be imprisoned in Russia.