Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan’s open trial inside jail premises
Court says a fresh trial in the so-called cypher case will be held in prison but will be open to media and the public.
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Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 53
As the truce extends and northern Gaza's hospitals fear fuel shortages, here are the major updates.
What do we know about the Israel-Hamas truce extension?
Hamas and Qatar announce extension of the truce in much-needed respite for people in Gaza braving Israeli bombardment.
Russian court extends detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal denounces the continued detention of its reporter as a 'brazen and outrageous attack' on free press.
How is India rescuing 41 workers stuck 16 days under a collapsed tunnel?
On Wednesday, officials indicated they were close to a breakthrough.
Niger’s military government repeals anti-migration law after eight years
The new order also stipulates that convictions handed down under the law passed in May 2015 'shall be erased'.
Parthenon marbles row derails talks between UK’s Sunak, Greece’s Mitsotakis
The Greek PM expressed 'displeasure' that Sunak axed their meeting, saying he avoided talks on the disputed marbles.
N Korea defends satellite launch at UN, as Kim ‘studies’ images of Pentagon
The launch of the spy satellite last week was slammed by Western powers as well as Pyongyang's neighbours.
Australia to ban single-use vape imports from 2024
Australia is also planning legislation to ban the manufacture, advertising or supply of disposable vapes.
Gaza truce appears set to extend as Israel receives new list of captives
Israel receives new list of 10 captives expected to be released on Tuesday under extension of truce deal with Hamas.
US says Somali pirates likely behind attempted tanker seizure near Yemen
The Pentagon has said that the attempted hijacking was likely the work of Somali pirates rather than Houthi fighters.
Gaza truce extended by two days, Qatar and Hamas say
Hamas official says the group hopes to extend the truce even further and put an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
‘Our only outlet’: Palestinians in Gaza go to the beach during truce
After a month and a half of a devastating war on Gaza Strip, residents take to the beach to relieve tensions and stress.
At least three killed as storm hits Russia, Ukraine’s Black Sea coast
Hundreds of thousands of people without power as fierce storm devastates infrastructure.
Lorries line up at Poland-Ukraine border as truckers expand blockade
Polish truckers and farmers are staging an around-the-clock blockade of the southeastern Medyka crossing.
French court opens case against teens over beheading of teacher
The teacher was killed in 2020 outside his school in Paris, after sharing cartoons of Prophet Muhammad in class.
India rescuers dig by hand to free 41 tunnel workers trapped for weeks
'Rat miners' to drill through pipe to pull out workers trapped in Himalayan tunnel after high-powered machines fail.
Another Roma boy dies in police chase, marking grim pattern in Greece
Greece's Roma minority demands answers after Christos Michalopoulos, 17, died while being pursued by police.
Elon Musk meets Netanyahu during Israel visit
The tech billionaire has voiced support for Israel's war against Hamas as he faces accusations of anti-Semitism.
Mozambique to present new $80bn energy transition plan at COP28
President Nyusi is expected to officially present the energy strategy to the international community during COP28.