Farmers stage tractor blockades across Germany
The protest caused disruptions at Germany's borders with France, Poland and the Czech Republic.
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Ecuador declares state of emergency, curfew after druglord escapes prison
Police promise to find notorious gang leader known as Fito, who escaped from a maximum-security jail over the weekend.
United, Alaska find ‘loose hardware’ in checks of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
Airlines are inspecting the controversial aircraft after a midair blowout forced Alaska jet to make emergency landing.
Countries file UN complaint over Boeing 737-800 shot down by Iran in 2020
The Ukrainian plane was hit by two missiles Iran says were fired in error shortly after takeoff, killing 176 people.
Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts
Thousands of households remain without power, but situation in evacuation centres is slowly improving.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 685
As the war enters its 685th day, these are the main developments.
US officials renew calls for Israel to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza
Palestinian Health Ministry says 249 people killed and 510 wounded in Israeli assault on Gaza over 24 hours.
Governor’s revolt: Why Iowa’s Kim Reynolds split from Trump ahead of caucus
As the US's Iowa caucus nears, Reynolds breaks with tradition by endorsing a Trump rival. What does she stand to gain?
White House rejects calls for US defence chief to go
Lloyd Austin criticised for not disclosing his multiday hospitalisation to the president and public for several days.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns
The move paves the way for a cabinet reshuffle as President Emmanuel Macron aims to give his presidency new momentum.
Israel says it is scaling down north Gaza operations. What does that mean?
The Israeli army did not claim to have destroyed Hamas's forces, but rather to have eliminated its 'senior commanders'.
Farmers block roads across Germany to protest against subsidy cuts
In Berlin, dozens of tractors blast their horns and block the main avenue leading to the Brandenburg Gate.
Hezbollah says Israel kills top commander amid fears of Gaza war escalation
Israel and the Lebanese armed group have frequently exchanged cross-border fire over the past three months.
Far-right mass killer Breivik sues Norway for human rights abuse
The fanatic is suing the state in a bid to force an end to his isolation in prison, which he labels 'inhumane'.
Russia begins city evacuation as it swaps cross-border strikes with Ukraine
Residents of Belgorod are moved away from the border as Ukraine deflects another barrage of drones and missiles.
Who is Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian politician on trial in Geneva?
Sonko is the highest-ranking official under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, to stand trial for widespread rights abuses.
Bangladesh PM says vote ‘victory of people’; opposition to continue protest
Hasina wins record fifth term as PM in election boycotted by opposition which vows more agitations 'to save democracy'.
Remembering Issa al-Souri, a little boy killed when Israel bombed a church
A sweet, smiling boy who was his parents' whole world is now gone along with them.
US mission to make first-ever private lunar landing suffers technical issue
The fate of the mission was in the balance as the lander failed to enter its correct orientation in space.
Golden Globes 2024: List of major winners and nominees
The 81st Annual Golden Globe awards were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.