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Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘criminal’ Israel for killing Hezbollah’s Nasrallah
Supreme leader defiant after killing of Nasrallah, saying Israel had not seriously hurt Hezbollah’s 'solid structure'.
The peace appeals of Israel’s Western enablers are a cynical charade
For the West, Lebanese lives are as disposable as Palestinian lives. Its calls for a ceasefire are no more than a sham.
Eight killed in Russian drone attacks on medical centre in Sumy, Ukraine
The second attack hit the hospital in northeastern Ukraine as patients evacuated, authorities and witnesses say.
Hezbollah, Hamas and Iranian figures whose killings were blamed on Israel
Israel's military claims that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli strike on Beirut.
At least 32 people killed, 12 missing in Nepal floods and landslides
Government deploys more than 3,000 security personnel to assist rescue efforts with helicopters and motorboats.
Israel’s military says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
While Hezbollah has yet to comment, Israel says it hit the group's leaders at their headquarters in south Beirut.
Israel says Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike
The Israeli army says it has killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in an air attack on a neighbourhood in Beirut.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 946
As the war enters its 946th day, these are the main developments.
Families flee to Beirut’s seafront to escape devastating Israeli attacks
Waves of Israeli attacks on southern areas in Lebanon's capital kill several people and force many residents to flee.
Is Austria’s far right poised for historic win in Sunday elections?
The Freedom Party of Austria looks set to beat rivals for the first time. What are its policies?
‘It’s needless death’: Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws
Abortion is generally illegal in Uganda, and fear of imprisonment leads many to resort to extreme and unsafe practices.
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations
Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.
Israel ‘escalates to de-escalate’ with Hezbollah
Israel reverts to its wartime playbook as it manufactures consent for all-out war on Lebanon.
US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain
US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid 'transition'.
‘Not serious’: Blinken again urges diplomacy as Israel strikes Beirut
Antony Blinken warns region faces 'precarious moment', but experts say US's failure to pressure Israel fuelling crisis.
What will bring an end to Sudan’s conflict?
Sudan's army made gains in the capital Khartoum this week.
Is Sudan’s army on the verge of recapturing Khartoum?
Sudan's army launched a major assault on Khartoum in a bid to recapture the capital from the Rapid Support Forces.
Qatar announces $100M for funding of UNRWA to support Gaza effort
Qatari Minister of International Cooperation Lolwah Al-Khater announces $100M for funding of UNRWA.
Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words
US states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.
Powerful Israeli bombardment hits Beirut’s densely populated Dahiyeh
The largest Israeli bombardment in Lebanon to date has hit Beirut’s densely populated Dahiyeh neighbourhood.