Mitch McConnell to step down as head of Republicans in US Senate
The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker has been in the position for 17 years, the longest-serving Senate leader in history.
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Northern Ireland judge rules ‘Troubles’ violence amnesty breaches rights
Law allowed for ex-soldiers and fighters to get amnesty for acts committed during region's period of sectarian violence.
Ghana’s parliament passes anti-LGBTQ bill
Rights activists condemn bill that would punish the promotion of rights for gay and lesbian people with years in prison.
One person killed at anti-government protest in Syria’s Sweida province
The 52-year-old becomes the first person to be killed by pro-government forces since the protests began in August.
Fears for future as South Korea’s fertility rate drops again
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, with the population expected to halve by 2100.
Zelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations
Ukrainian president promotes idea of joint arms production at two-day summit of Southeast European countries.
A growing hunger: Argentina’s soup kitchens battle Milei’s spending cuts
Under President Javier Milei, Argentina’s government has cut funds to community kitchens, sparking mass protests.
Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel still not close, says senior Hamas official
Palestinian group affirms 'space for flexibility' but wants guarantee of total ceasefire and Israeli troops' withdrawal.
Israel refuses to recognise Palestinian villages it plans to confiscate
Israel doesn't recognize 35 Palestinian Bedouin villages, giving them pretext to uproot communities from their land.
Photos: Greeks strike to mark train crash anniversary and demand justice
Widespread work stoppages in Greece halt trains, ferries and much of the capital’s public transport.
Transnistria tensions: Will Russia try to annex Moldova’s breakaway region?
Pro-Russian rebels hint at a referendum, a move Moldova has dismissed as meaningless propaganda.
International journalists call on Israel and Egypt for access to Gaza
Journalists urge governments to allow them into the enclave through the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza.
Why is the UK’s Conservative Party facing a firestorm over Islamophobia?
One MP has been suspended for suggesting that London’s mayor was being controlled by 'Islamists'.
Biden wins Michigan primary, but faces opposition over Israel’s war on Gaza
US president easily wins Michigan but early results show strong support for a protest vote over his Gaza policy.
At least 576,000 people in Gaza one step away from famine, UN says
Warning comes as Israeli forces again opened fire on Palestinians waiting for food aid in northern Gaza.
US burger chain Wendy’s plans to test ‘surge pricing’ next year
Company to try raising and lowering prices throughout the day based on demand, prompting backlash.
Thousands of artists call for Israel’s exclusion from Venice Biennale
Art Not Genocide Alliance says any works that represent Israel are an 'endorsement of its genocidal policies' in Gaza.
Brazil’s Fordlandia: Tracing the roots of Amazon deforestation
Henry Ford’s utopian city, nestled in the rainforest, reflects an ongoing legacy of deforestation from agribusiness.
Israel holds municipal elections; war on Gaza affects turnout and mood
Israelis are divided over the war and their opinions of the government, resulting in a low turnout and higher tensions.
Germany confirms probe into former Lebanon central bank chief Salameh
Prosecutors say Riad Salameh, bank governor from 1993 to 2023, being investigated for money laundering, other crimes.