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Koreans in Uzbekistan: K-pop and a brewing cultural clash
The ‘Korean Wave’ has breathed new life into Korean communities first exiled to central Asia by Stalin - but at a cost.
What it’s like to flee Jenin’s ‘earthquake’ incursion by Israeli forces
With more than 70 percent of the occupied West Bank city 'annihilated', some families fled, while others remain trapped.
Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez leaves country for Spain
Edmundo Gonzalez is seeking asylum in Spain after he challenged the re-election of Nicolas Maduro.
Police search for gunman after seven hurt in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities are looking for a man suspected of shooting at cars travelling along a rural stretch of the I-75 highway.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 926
As the war enters its 926th day, these are the main developments.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro leads ‘free speech’ rally in Sao Paulo
Bolsonaro denounced Justice Alexandre de Moraes as a 'dictator' for his decision to ban the social media platform X.
Polls close in Algeria’s presidential contest as Tebboune eyes re-election
The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.
Venezuela ends Brazil’s management of Argentine affairs amid ongoing spat
Announcement comes as Venezuela faces growing diplomatic isolation following election that opposition says was stolen.
Fire breaks out at Kenya girls’ school days after inferno killed 21
A fire has broken out at a girls' school in central Kenya just two days after a boarding school inferno killed 21 boys.
Israeli attacks kill over a dozen people as war on Gaza enters 12th month
More than a dozen Palestinians killed as all of Gaza has been under relentless Israeli strikes since the morning.
Ahead of the US presidential debate, how are Harris and Trump preparing?
Experts weigh in on the strategies the Democratic and Republican candidates may deploy on Tuesday's debate stage.
Can France’s new prime minister unify its divided political landscape?
Barnier's appointment by President Macron has caused great controversy in France.
German official says Rwanda deportation plan using UK facilities considered
German official proposes sending asylum seekers to facilities in Rwanda funded by the UK.
Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as PM
Thousands take to streets across France to protest President Macron's decision to appoint centre-right Barnier as PM.
Mexico arrests alleged cartel kingpin tied to 43 missing students
Gildardo Lopez Astudillo's arrest comes weeks before the 10th anniversary of the students' disappearance.
Kosovo closes two of four border crossings with Serbia after protests
Kosovo's Interior Ministry blamed the closures on 'masked extremists' blocking traffic into Serbia.
At least five killed as ethnic violence flares in India’s Manipur
State government orders all schools in the state to remain shut citing security concerns after latest spurt of violence.
Beyond Gaza: The terror in the West Bank
The other half of Israel’s war: settlers and the army brutalise Palestinians in the West Bank.
Family demands independent probe into killing of US activist in West Bank
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper during a protest, witnesses and officials said.
Mpox and the dangers of treating some lives as disposable
Deaths from mpox can be prevented, if only profit would not stand in the way of saving lives.