UN chief Guterres urges ceasefire as Gaza becomes ‘graveyard for children’
'The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity,' he said.
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Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Mohammadi goes on hunger strike
Concerned over her physical and mental health, Mohammadi's family say they hold gov't responsible for her condition.
Hamas armed wing says it fired 16 rockets at Israel from southern Lebanon
Lebanon branch of Qassam Brigades said the barrage was in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Gaza.
In Tunisia, pro-Palestinian fervour used to push for anti-NGO law
Capitalising on deep public anger against Israel and its Western backers, Tunisia is mulling laws to stifle NGOs.
Israeli forces target solar panels at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Gaza's largest hospital is near collapse. The latest strike is expected to exacerbate healthcare crisis in enclave.
Donald Trump attacks judge during combative testimony in civil fraud trial
The former US president remains the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination despite numerous legal woes.
Separatist gunmen kill at least 20 in Cameroon
Gunmen attacked before dawn, burning houses as people slept. No group has claimed responsibility.
Analysis: Hamas’s asymmetric warfare against Israel – lessons from Ukraine
Asymmetric wars are usually bloodier and more savage than those between regular armies.
South Africa joins diplomatic boycott of Israel over Gaza war
Pretoria's top diplomat says Israel's response to Hamas attacks has become 'collective punishment' of Palestinians.
Photos: In Gaza, grieving continues as Israel strikes refugee camps
Dozens of civilians killed in renewed attacks on two refugee camps, officials and witnesses say.
Philippines radio journalist shot dead on air in ‘brazen killing’
Killing of 57-year-old Juan Jumalon was captured on a Facebook livestream as he broadcast his show in town of Calamba.
Five killed in Australia after car ploughs into pub beer garden
Police say they are investigating whether the 66-year-old suffered a medical episode behind the wheel.
Russia says it test-fired nuclear-capable Bulava missile from new submarine
The Borei-class submarine 'successfully launched' the missile from a location off Russia's northern coast.
Ukraine orders investigation after Russian attack on brigade ceremony
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises 'complete truth' after at least 20 soldiers killed in Russian missile attack.
UN agency, NGO heads make rare joint plea for Gaza ceasefire
UNICEF, UN Women and other agencies express 'shock and horror' at the mounting death toll from the conflict.
US’s Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit amid fears of regional conflict
Top US diplomat's visit comes after Lebanon accuses Israel of killing four civilians in air raid.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 621
As the war enters its 621st day, these are the main developments.
China takes cautious approach to diplomacy over Israel-Gaza war
As Western leaders rush to the Middle East, Beijing has taken a more low key stance to the deepening conflict.
‘Intense bombings’ by Israeli forces around Gaza hospitals amid blackout
Third total communications outage in Gaza since start of war as Israel says it has divided the besieged strip into two.
Israel’s military claims it has cut Gaza in half, surrounded Gaza City
With Gaza under a total communications outage, it is difficult to confirm the Israeli army's announcement.