Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.

Leaders from all corners of the world are expressing intense opposition to Israel’s offensive in Rafah.

Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia's war on Ukraine.

Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who formally resigned on Tuesday after just over a year in office.

As Daniels testifies about her alleged affair with Donald Trump, defence lawyers push unsuccessfully for a mistrial.

Israel has closed both the Rafah and Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) border crossings.

The campus protests and the crackdown on them reflect the dual role universities have played in colonial history.

UN and aid agencies urge Israel to halt Rafah incursion, warning Gaza is on brink of famine and needs humanitarian aid.

Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam.

Israel’s army has told Palestinians being displaced from Rafah where they should go. They say the areas are unlivable.

Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric.

Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.

State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.

Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks.

US rapper Macklemore’s new song about the anti-Gaza war student protests, ‘Hind’s Hall’.

Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.

Thousands of Ukrainians are using innovative technology to support the military and injured veterans.

Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.

The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.