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Patients in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital at ‘risk of death’ amid fuel shortages
Israel's months-long siege of Gaza has either destroyed or left most hospitals in the besieged strip out of service.
Armenia returns four border villages to Azerbaijan as part of deal
PM Pashinyan has called deal a ‘milestone’ on road to peace between the rivals, but protesters accuse him of betrayal.
Healthcare in Syria is at risk of collapse
Stakeholders gathering in Brussels on Monday must take urgent action to enable meaningful change.
South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it
Elections in the country are won based on party popularity but some personalities are driving the discourse.
Who is Jomboy, the American baseball pundit making cricket fun for newbies?
From breaking down bowling spells for fun on a podcast, Jimmy O’Brien has become the new voice of cricket in the US.
Africa’s cholera crisis worsens amid extreme weather events
In Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021.
Jeremy Corbyn to run as an independent in UK general election
The 74-year-old will stand in his constituency of Islington North after being dropped from Labour candidate shortlist.
After northern distraction, Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s east
Ukrainian defenders hold the line and strike back at Russian ports, airfields and refineries.
US pressure could derail ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
Court faces pressure after chief prosecutor announces he is seeking to arrest Israeli leaders for actions in Gaza.
India chemical factory fire kills at least eight, injures dozens
Police file culpable homicide charges, including negligence in handling toxic substances, against factory owners.
Video shows aftermath of deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea
Dozens of people are feared dead after a “massive” landslide swept through a village in northern Papua New Guinea.
Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt rules, route after fatal turbulence
Airline says it has adopted 'more cautious approach' after incident that killed one person and injured dozens.
Doctors struggle in darkness as Gaza hospital generators shut down
Doctors at a key hospital in central Gaza have been forced to operate in darkness.
Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade
Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine.
India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 6: Who votes and what’s at stake?
Voters from eight states and union territories will cast their ballots to elect 58 MPs in the sixth phase of polling.
Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named new PM
Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule.
Dozens feared dead after ‘massive’ landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Governor of Enga province says the disaster caused 'loss of life and property' in at least six villages.
India’s river islanders return home in between floods
Families from a floating island in Assam state move away with every flood, and move back home every dry season.
‘God’s influencer’: Pope recognises Carlo Acutis as first millennial saint
Acutis was attributed with a second miracle. He can now be elevated to sainthood, but it's unclear when.
Four dead, 21 injured in Spain after Mallorca restaurant collapses
Investigations are under way into the cause of the incident at the start of the island's tourist high season.