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‘A legend for our people’: Inside an Indigenous activist’s death in Brazil
The shooting of Maria de Fatima Muniz has renewed attention towards Indigenous attempts to reclaim ancestral territory.
US lawmakers confront Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over health secrecy
Republican lawmakers question how President Biden could go for days without knowing Austin was hospitalised.
‘Call it by its name’: How hateful rhetoric feeds anti-Palestinian violence
Dehumanisation of Palestinians in shadow of Israel’s Gaza war is fuelling hate and violence in the US, advocates say.
‘Heinous’: Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza aid-seekers condemned
Leaders from Palestine and neighbouring countries speak out against the 'massacre' of more than 100 people seeking aid.
Why is Chad boiling over ahead of long-awaited elections — and what’s next?
Opposition party members have been killed or injured as the ruling military government continues a crackdown.
Russian troops inch ahead as war in Ukraine barrels into third year
Meanwhile, Ukraine downs an A-50 radar detection plane, Macron talks ground troops, and Putin threatens nuclear risk.
Chadian opposition leader dies in gun exchange, state prosecutor says
The announcement comes a day after heavy gunfire erupts in N'Djamena near the headquarters of Yaya Dillo's party.
What to expect as Iran votes to elect parliament, religious leaders
Iranians will vote for members of parliament and the Assembly of Experts, which picks the country's Supreme Leader.
Israel strikes Lebanon’s south, raising risks of escalation
Lebanon's Hezbollah has exchanged near daily fire with Israeli since war erupted between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Putin warns risk of nuclear war if West sends troops to Ukraine
Two weeks ahead of the presidential election, the Russian leader says his troops won't back down in Ukraine.
Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000 with no let-up in Israeli bombardment
The toll in the Palestinian enclave mounts as Israel hampers aid delivery in Gaza amid deteriorating hunger crisis.
As Texas Panhandle wildfires rage, what we know so far
At least one person has died in the Smokehouse Creek fire, as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
Australian spy chief under pressure to name ex-politician who ‘sold out’
The spy chief said a team from an unidentified country had cultivated and recruited a former Australian politician.
Iran launches ‘domestically developed’ imaging satellite from Russia
The launch of Pars 1 is fourth this year, with West accusing Iran of plans to use tech for military purposes.
Palestinian unity on agenda as Hamas, Fatah leaders to meet in Moscow
Hamas and Fatah are expected to attend a meeting in Moscow to discuss the future governance of a Palestinian state.
Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?
The latest sanctions, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukraine war, touch New Delhi, Beijing for the first time.
Striking doctors in South Korea defy deadline to return to work
Only 294 of some 9,000 doctors who staged a mass walkout over government reforms have resumed work at their hospitals.
‘Massacre’: Dozens killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting food aid
Over 100 killed and 750 wounded after Israeli forces fired at Palestinians collecting food aid in Gaza City.
Funeral of Kremlin critic Navalny to be held in Moscow on Friday
Widow of Russian opposition leader unsure whether funeral will pass off peacefully after Russia blocked memorial plans.