‘Dramatic increase’ in Myanmar war crimes, UN probe finds
Crimes include sexual violence, indiscriminate or disproportionate targeting of civilians using bombs, UN report says.
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Italian man crushed to death by falling cheese wheels
Dairy factory owner, 74, dies when shelves carrying 25,000 wheels of cheese collapse and bury him, authorities say.
Israel demolishes refugee camp home of alleged Palestinian attacker
Israeli forces demolished the house of Abdelfattah Kharousheh, who was accused of killing two Israelis last February.
India court asks if Nuh demolitions were ‘an exercise of ethnic cleansing’
Over 300 homes, businesses and roadside shanties - mainly belonging to Muslims - were bulldozed after communal riots.
US urges Niger coup leaders to step aside in ‘direct contact’
Washington says pause on security aid to Niger would be lifted only if military rulers restore 'constitutional order'.
Ukraine detains woman over alleged plot to attack Zelenskyy
Security service says suspect gathering intel to try to find out president's itinerary in southern region of Mykolaiv.
Court tosses out Trump defamation countersuit against writer E Jean Carroll
Trump had objected to comments from Carroll doubling down on rape allegations she made against the former US president.
‘Of course’ Trump lost 2020 election, Republican candidate DeSantis says
Florida governor lags far behind three-time indicted former US president in GOP's 2024 presidential nomination race.
‘Extremely worrisome’: Kidnappings of women, children surge in Haiti
UNICEF calls for immediate release of women and children as nearly 300 abductions are reported in first half of 2023.
Six months on from earthquakes, tent hospital treats patients in Syria
The hospital was established as an urgent response to the quake disaster and the region's need for medical services.
At least 16 people killed in refugee shipwrecks off North Africa
Death toll rises to 11 after boat capsizes off Tunisia, and five found dead off Western Sahara.
Rains destroy hundreds of homes in Sudan’s north: State media
Heavy rain hits Northern State, causing damage to at least 464 houses, SUNA news agency reports.
India Supreme Court to monitor investigations into Manipur sexual violence
Move comes after two women alleged gang rape following a video of them being paraded naked by a mob.
Sweden, Norway issue red alerts as heavy rain derails train, floods roads
Authorities are warning people to stay away from rivers and steep slopes as the downpour is set to continue for days.
At least two killed on fifth day of taxi drivers strike in South Africa
Protests erupt against a new law that gives Cape Town authorities the power to impound vehicles over offences.
ECOWAS calls for second emergency summit to discuss Niger coup
West African bloc to meet days after its deadline expired for Niger's coup plotters to reinstate the ousted president.
Thai election runner-up agrees to coalition with conservative party
Pheu Thai Party attempts to form government as winner Move Forward's efforts repeatedly blocked in parliament.
Former US police officer sentenced for role in George Floyd’s killing
Tou Thao, convicted in state court for involvement in 2020 killing, sentenced to nearly five years in prison.
Iran’s foreign minister in first high-level visit to Japan since 2019
The war in Ukraine and Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia are discussed in Tokyo.
Brazil hosting Amazon summit: What you need to know
Leaders are gathering in Brazil to discuss ways to protect critical rainforest after years of deforestation and threats.