Cruise ship with 206 passengers stuck in Greenland’s Arctic
The Ocean Explorer ran aground at about noon on Monday above the Arctic Circle in Alpefjord.
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Vladimir Putin accepts Kim Jong Un invitation to North Korea
Kim is continuing his tour of eastern Russia after his summit with Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
How US police found killer Danelo Cavalcante using dogs, heat-sensing plane
Cavalcante captured after escaping from jail by crab-walking up between two walls at a prison and jumping from roof.
Mexico legislators hold hearing on existence of UFOs, shown ‘alien’ bodies
Mexican congressman Sergio Gutierrez said he hoped the hearing on UFOs was the first of other similar events in Mexico.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 568
As the war enters its 568th day, these are the main developments.
All you need to know about Ken Paxton’s Texas impeachment trial
The Texas attorney general - who earned national stature for challenging US President Biden - faces charges of bribery.
Disappearances ‘speak to dangers’ of environmental activism in Philippines
Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.
Inflation continues to climb in Argentina as presidential election nears
Skyrocketing inflation continues to strain Argentinian pocketbooks, fuel disenchantment with political establishment.
Trials begin in Brazil for pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed capital
Prosecutors hope to send the message that Brazil has 'turned the page on the day of coups', rejecting election violence.
In a Marrakesh hospital, Morocco’s quake survivors ponder what comes next
Half of the village of Ijjoukak are believed to have died. Survivors there are unsure how they'll pick up the pieces.
Death toll in Libya’s Derna flooding could reach 20,000: Mayor
Thousands remain missing after flooding from Storm Daniel wreaks havoc in the eastern city of Derna.
Deadly explosion hits Gaza rally marking 2005 Israel pullout
At least five Palestinians killed in an explosion next to the separation fence along the Israeli frontier.
Deadly fighting continues in Lebanon’s Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian camp
Violence at Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp intensifies as ceasefire between Fatah and armed groups crumbles.
Indian security officers, rebels killed in gun battle in Kashmir
Four Indian security forces and two rebels have been killed in separate gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Kim Jong Un’s support for Russia sparks warnings from the West
US says it 'won't hesitate' to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deal.
Canada’s Trudeau rebuffs idea of stepping down in face of slumping support
Canadian prime minister says he has 'work to do' amid recent polls showing rising public disapproval of his leadership.
Israel attacks Syria’s west coast, killing two soldiers: Syrian state media
Attack comes after an Israeli air raid hit the international airport in Aleppo in northern Syria.
US has little leverage against Russia-North Korea cooperation, experts say
Washington could impose more sanctions, but analysts say penalties are unlikely to halt Moscow-Pyongyang alliance.
Fresh debris of Russian-style drones found in Romania
NATO says Romania alerted allies of drone fragments resembling Russian models on its territory 'for a third time'.
Taliban gives a warm welcome to China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan
Beijing did not indicate whether Wednesday's appointment signalled any wider steps such as formal recognition.