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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 125
A US drone strike in Iraq killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander as Israeli bombing of Gaza enters fifth month.
‘Inherently undemocratic’: Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day
The government temporarily suspends mobile phone services as it holds the parliamentary and provincial election.
Economic hardship, insecurity spike in Mali as ECOWAS exit looms
Mali's exit from the bloc comes as citizens complain about fallout of regions sanctions imposed following the two coups.
Book returned to school library after 120 years
The book, presented to a child at a school in Birmingham in 1904, resurfaces via a jumble sale.
Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts
Pakistan's struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 715
As the war enters its 715th day, these are the main developments.
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe over Myanmar military bombing of church
The January attack in Sagaing killed 17 villagers, including two children, as they attended a Sunday service.
South Korea loves pork and booze. It wants to be the next halal powerhouse
The East Asian country is setting its sights on the global halal industry after taking film, TV and pop music by storm.
Millions at risk of starving in Gaza as Israelis prevent aid deliveries
Gaza is on the brink of famine, according to the United Nations as Israelis continue to prevent aid from crossing the bo
Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan.
Paramilitary commander killed in Baghdad drone strike: Reports
Abu Baqir al-Saadi of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group has been killed in eastern Baghdad, officials say.
Photos: Qatar reach AFC Asian Cup final with 3-2 victory against Iran
Defending champions Qatar battle through a fiesty match with Iran to book a place in the final against Jordan.
‘Reckless’: Proposed ban on US funding for UNRWA raises alarm
Advocates say growing bipartisan support for curbs to UN agency for Palestinian refugees is 'concerning' and 'reckless'.
Israeli bomb hits car near children in Rafah
Children’s chants at an entertainment event in Rafah turned to screams when an Israeli bomb struck a car metres away.
Why are farmers protesting across Europe?
Demonstrators are denouncing EU policies that they say could drive them out of business.
Blinken says ‘a lot of work’ remains on Israel-Hamas truce talks
US secretary of state meets Israeli officials as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to reject Hamas plan.
‘Gaza’s Newton’ is lighting up his family’s tent
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy has been dubbed ‘Gaza’s Newton’.
Embattled immigration deal shows rightward lurch for Biden and Democrats
A deal for new border restrictions in exchange for foreign aid may fail, but it reveals a platform change for Democrats.
Brianna's mum wants mindfulness taught in schools
Esther Ghey is part of a campaign to put mindfulness onto the national curriculum.
UN chief warns of ‘age of chaos’ as Security Council stays divided on Gaza
Antonio Guterres says the divisions within the UN Security Council are 'dangerous'.