US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay
Lloyd Austin went to hospital for elective surgery on January 1 but the White House was not notified.
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Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake
The 7.6 quake struck on New Year's Day, causing extensive damage to communities on the Noto Peninsula.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683
As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments.
Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign
Protesters angry at the government rallied in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem calling for return of captives held in Gaza.
FBI arrests three people linked to January 6, 2021, insurrection
The three Florida residents allegedly attacked officers during an assault on the United States Capitol.
Pro-Palestine protesters block bridge outside UK parliament
Demonstrators gathered on the streets of central London, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza.
Ukraine says Russian missile attack kills 11 in eastern town
Eight people were wounded after Russian forces hit the town of Pokrovsk with S-300 missiles, regional governor said.
India’s Aditya-L1 sun mission reaches solar orbit
Launched in September, the solar observation mission will undertake a comprehensive study of the sun.
US diplomat Blinken meets Turkey’s Erdogan, kicking off Gaza diplomacy tour
The US secretary of state will also travel to Israel and the occupied West Bank, as the war in Gaza rages on.
Bangladesh to vote in general elections boycotted by opposition
Women make up almost half of nearly 120 million eligible voters, as PM Hasina is set to win a fourth straight term.
Bangladesh polling booths set ablaze, opposition starts election strike
Police say unidentified arsonists have set fire to at least five primary schools, including four polling stations.
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘response’ to Hamas leader’s killing
Lebanese group says it targeted Meron air base following the killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut.
Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?
Ethiopia's economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.
Will the Houthi Red Sea attacks destabilise Yemen’s fragile peace?
The strikes have helped the Yemeni group gain recruits - and a domestic buildup of might could strain ceasefire attempts
Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet after midair window blowout
All 174 passengers and six crew are safe after incident shortly after takeoff from Portland forced emergency landing.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 92
At least 18 people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in Gaza's Khan Younis city. Here are the updates.
Why is Lebanon home to so many Palestinian refugees and leaders?
An estimated 270,000 Palestinians live in the country. Their story is one of war, displacement and a struggle to return.
Japan earthquake death toll crosses 100
Hundreds of people are still missing after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan's west coast on January 1.
Former US police officer sentenced in killing of Black man Elijah McClain
Randy Roedema handed 14-month sentence for 2019 killing of McClain, who was put in a chokehold, injected with ketamine.
Biden attacks Trump as threat to democracy, warns against his re-election
US president warns voters a day before the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.