‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand
Six months after party formed government in deal with military-backed parties, voters still hanker for change.
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Thousands displaced as Haiti’s ‘rapidly deteriorating’ crisis raises alarm
Tens of thousands of Haitians flee their homes across the capital Port-au-Prince amid spiralling gang violence.
UN experts say grounds to believe rape occurred in Hamas attack on Israel
Palestinian group has repeatedly denied allegations its fighters committed acts of sexual violence during the attack.
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to Pentagon leak, faces over 16 years in prison
Plea comes after Teixeira agreed to a deal with prosecutors over last year's leak of classified US military documents.
France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution
French lawmakers approve bill in a 780-72 vote at an exceptional joint session of Parliament.
Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks
The former Russian president says parts of Ukraine should 'return home' as he rules out peace talks with Zelenskyy.
In Texas’s Super Tuesday races, a litmus test for Trump’s Republican Party
Seen as a conservative bulwark, Texas is hosting races that pit moderates against the Donald Trump-influenced far right.
Low turnout as conservatives dominate Iran parliamentary election
Elections were the first since nationwide protests broke out in 2022 over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
US Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on 2024 primary ballots
Top US court unanimously reverses Colorado decision to kick Trump off primary ballot over January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Father describes young daughter’s killing by Israel in Gaza
Four-year-old Salma was shot in the neck and died in her father's arms, leaving her family only with memories, photos.
UN rights chief says ‘powder keg’ Gaza could ignite wider war
Volker Turk says world must avoid conflagration of conflict, which could have repercussions for region and beyond.
EU hits Apple with $2bn antitrust fine following Spotify complaint
Spotify says Apple prevented music-streaming services from informing users of payment options outside its own App Store.
Russia claims German military leak proves Western involvement in Ukraine
Kremlin says the wiretap shows the German military is discussing plans to strike Russian territory.
Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra
Ruling comes weeks after brother Thaksin Shinawatra was freed from hospital detention on parole.
Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz to meet US leaders
Opposition politician's visit hints at cracks in Israeli government and growing frustration in Washington over Gaza war.
Israel agrees to revise lyrics rejected by Eurovision
Public broadcaster Kan says Israeli President Herzog has called for adjustments of song due to political content.
They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?
Thousands of third-country nationals who fled Ukraine must leave the country, a court has ruled.
Nikki Haley beats Trump in first Republican primary in Washington DC
Nikki Haley is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history, but victory looks little more than symbolic.
Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid grumbles from neighbours
City-state's culture minister says grant given to pop icon 'not anywhere as high as speculated'.
South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates
Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions.