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US sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ‘illegal monopoly’
Justice Department accuses Live Nation and Ticketmaster of operating unlawful monopoly that drives up prices for fans.
ICJ rejects emergency measures against Ecuador in Mexican embassy raid case
Mexico has urged that Ecuador be suspended from the UN in the wake of April storming of embassy.
France’s Macron delays New Caledonia voting reform after protests
President meets political leaders on French-ruled Pacific island, says changes won't be implemented 'by force'.
Aden 1986: Anatomy of an assassination
The brutal attack on South Yemeni politicians in 1986, when assassins stormed a meeting of the country's cabinet.
Families of Israeli captives show video of female soldiers taken by Hamas
Video released by Israeli families shows several of the young soldiers bloody and wounded near the Gaza fence.
Is Benny Gantz a ‘centrist’ challenging Netanyahu for power in Israel?
Gantz is branded a centrist and possible replacement for Netanyahu, but experts say there are similarities between them.
‘Significant milestone’: Toronto getting first WNBA team outside US
Canada's largest city getting expansion team that will begin playing in Women's National Basketball Association in 2026.
Why is Israel angry some EU countries are recognising Palestine?
Israel has responded with sound and fury to Norway's, Ireland's and Spain's decision.
Poverty in Lebanon more than tripled in past decade: World Bank
Report shows country has slid into a protracted financial crisis, with Syrian refugee population hit particularly hard.
Medics in Gaza risking their lives to save people hurt by Israel’s war
Palestinian and foreign medics are working in impossible circumstances to save countless lives in Gaza
Executions video raises new questions over DR Congo ‘coup attempt’
The video is believed to show Congolese soldiers executing men who took part in an alleged coup attempt.
Video: China rehearses attack on Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for new leader
China’s military has begun major drills simulating an attack on Taiwan.
Rishi Sunak names July 4 for UK general election: What’s next?
Sunak announced general election which could signal an end to his Conservative Party's 14 years of power in the UK.
‘New ground is being broken’: EU seizes Russian profits for Ukraine
Ukraine wants to use $300bn in Russian central bank money held abroad to defeat it; Europe isn’t enthusiastic.
Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM
Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time.
US to designate Kenya as ‘non-NATO ally’ during Ruto’s state visit
US President Biden will inform Congress on Thursday about Kenya's new status.
Can Japan’s new child custody laws reunite parents with children?
101 East investigates whether reforms to Japan’s sole custody system will stop parental child abductions.
Twenty people from Singapore Airlines flight in intensive care: Hospital
Of the 40 people on the flight still in treatment, six patients have brain and skull injuries, a hospital official said.
Ivorian cocoa farmers ‘barely survive’ while chocolate company profits soar
Farmers in Ivory Coast, the source of 45% of the world's cocoa beans, battle climate change and market inequality.
Russia arrests another general on bribery charges
Authorities arrest Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, latest in a string of bribery arrests of high-ranking officials.