Mobs burn Christian churches, homes in Pakistan after blasphemy allegations
Hundreds of people armed with batons and sticks attack churches in Jaranwala after the Quran was allegedly desecrated.
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Thousands of Cuban migrants face uncertainty in Uruguay
Families waiting to apply for permanent residency say Uruguay’s new visa requirements are jeopardising their future.
Congressman Ro Khanna slammed for meeting Hindutva ideologue on India visit
US Congressman Ro Khanna has come under fire for meeting a far-right ideologue on his trip to India.
Drilling rig arrives in Lebanon’s Block 9 to begin exploration
The drilling became possible after a US-mediated deal settled a maritime border dispute in Lebanese and Israeli waters.
More than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali border
The Nigerien Defence Ministry says another 20 soldiers were wounded in the attack.
Death toll hits 106 in Hawaii wildfires, number expected to rise
Maui authorities have confirmed 106 deaths as painstaking recovery and identification work continues.
Hundreds evacuated in India’s Himalayan state amid monsoon mayhem
Rain and landslides kill at least 60 as more than 800 people evacuated from low-lying areas of Himachal Pradesh state.
Thai court rejects Move Forward petition over derailed prime minister bid
Decision all but kills off any hope of the election-winning party leading the next government in Thailand.
Lidia Thorpe says Australia’s voice referendum should be called off
Prominent senator says she does not believe the proposal will address the longstanding issues facing Aboriginal people.
Latvia sends soldiers to boost security on border with Belarus
Latvia says country is facing increased 'hybrid threats' and blames Belarus on involvement in border crossings.
Taiwan VP says China military action to US stopover would be interference
Self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own is due to go to the polls in January with VP Lai the frontrunner.
How India’s ban on some rice exports is ricocheting around the world
India's decision to ban exports of some rice was based on domestic reasons, but it's had a global impact.
Three Bulgarians arrested in UK linked to suspected Russian espionage
Trio suspected of working for Russian security service charged with possession of false identity documents, police say.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 539
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 539th day.
N Korea says US soldier crossed border seeking refuge from racism
Travis King slipped away while on a tourist tour around the Joint Security Area that separates North, South Korea.
Russian drone attack damages Ukraine Danube river port
Russian drones attacked a Ukrainian Danube river port and damaged grain silos and warehouses.
Poland holds huge military parade as war rages in neighbouring Ukraine
Poland's Armed Forces Day parade marked the 103rd anniversary of victory over the Soviet Union in the Battle of Warsaw.
Human rights commission denounces murder of third politician in Ecuador
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights urges solutions to the political violence unfolding before the elections.
North Korea protests UN Security Council meeting on human rights record
The US says its plan to hold a meeting on rights abuses will move forward despite protests from North Korea and China.
‘Indescribable’: Stories of loss emerge from devastating Hawaii fires
Death toll on Maui island approaches 100, with US President Joe Biden saying he will visit Hawaii 'as soon as' possible.