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Voting under way in Portugal general elections amid populist surge
Voters head for the polls in an early election that could see country join a shift to the right across Europe.
Carolina Toha: Chile still healing more than 30 years post-dictatorship
Chile's interior minister on the nation's journey from authoritarian rule.
Ramadan and the power of faith and unity
The holy month provides a framework for voluntary change and communal cohesion.
Ship that will build temporary pier in Gaza departs its US base
Critics of pier plan for aid delivery by sea demand Israel open land crossings as Gaza humanitarian crisis deteriorates.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 156
Famine in northern Gaza has reached dangerous levels with 25 people dying of hunger and dehydration, Gaza officials say.
In a Rafah school called ‘Hope’, Gaza IDPs seek shelter from Israel’s bombs
The staff and students at El-Amal Rehabilitation Society have pivoted to helping displaced people coming to Rafah.
India’s opposition slams gov’t as top election official quits ahead of vote
Arun Goel's resignation leaves poll body with only one of three mandated officials to conduct the election, due by May.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 746
As the war enters its 746th day, these are the main developments.
Deadly blast hits Pakistani city of Peshawar
The blast in Peshawar's Board Bazaar area wounded one person believed to be in a critical condition.
At least 19 killed, 7 missing in flash floods in Indonesia
Disaster management agency says more than 80,000 people have fled to temporary government shelters.
US opens criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout
Investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing's safety record following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Biden makes contradictory remarks on ‘red lines’ for Israel in Gaza
US president says Israel's Netanyahu is 'hurting Israel' more than helping in his handling of the war.
Verstappen wins F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to extend winning streak
The Dutchman made it nine wins in as many races as he cruised to a comfortable victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Why can’t Nigeria stop the kidnapping of schoolchildren?
About 300 schoolchildren are missing after the latest mass kidnapping in Nigeria.
India blast their way past Bazball to seal Test series win against England
India win the fifth and final Test in three days to take the series against England 3-1 as Bazball is questioned again.
Varadkar concedes defeat in Ireland’s referendum on family, women’s roles
The Irish PM had called the referendum a chance to do away with 'very old-fashioned, very sexist language about women'.
Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan’s president for second time
Pakistani lawmakers vote for return of widower of Benazir Bhutto after elections marred by rigging claims.
This Ramadan, give to Gaza
Donating to Gaza charities will not address the cause of Palestinian suffering, but it can help alleviate dire need.
Israel hits landmark residential tower in Rafah as Gaza truce talks stall
Israel hits one of the largest residential towers in Rafah with air raid, displacing hundreds who fled the building.
From Malcolm X to ‘reality rap’: Decoding hip-hop album art
Amid institutional racism in the US, album artwork sends pointed messages about Black culture and politics.