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US to send top diplomats to Middle East as regional tensions spread
US Secretary of State Blinken due to visit as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.
The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?
Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.
Russia and Ukraine pummel each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate
With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.
Myanmar military government pardons more than 9,000 prisoners
Annual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place during crisis in the north that poses threat to military rulers.
As opposition boycott tarnishes vote, young Bangladeshis seek new narrative
Signs of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.
Courtroom drama as convicted felon attacks judge during sentencing
A defendant jumped over a courtroom bench to attack a judge in Nevada. Moments earlier, he asked for leniency.
Confusion, speculation in Iran after twin blasts kill more than 80 people
Iranians mark day of mourning after bombings kill at least 84 people, leave more than 280 wounded.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 90
Israel's plan for Palestinian resettlement is condemned as the ICJ confirms public hearings. Here is the latest:
Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia
Beijing will celebrate a return of the Awami League the most. But Dhaka might struggle to cope.
School in Thailand offers safe space for harassed environment activists
Focus at EarthRights School is on learning from a community's fight to protect their land.
Israeli military strikes south Lebanon stoking fears of widening conflict
Attacks on Hezbollah military infrastructure follow the killing of Hamas leader in Beirut, which Israel has not claimed.
For feminists, silence on Gaza is no longer an option
It is a feminist responsibility to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Bangladesh holding ‘sham’ election: Exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman
Son of jailed two-time PM Khaleda Zia defends the BNP's boycott of Sunday's vote, saying it has 'predetermined' outcome.
Jewish protesters calling for Gaza ceasefire shut down California assembly
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the first day of California legislature by calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Gaza women and the isdal robes that shield them as war strips their privacy
Women and girls rely on this cover-up garment to help them face the most difficult moments of Israel's war on Gaza.
Netanyahu’s bait: Why Israel might have killed Hamas leaders in Beirut now
The assassinations bear the marks of an Israeli operation. But the timing might also be about Israeli domestic politics.
Hunger hits displaced Palestinians and animals in Gaza zoo
'Living among the animals is more merciful than what we get from the warplanes in the sky.'
Photos: Palestinians flee Nuseirat refugee camp once again amid attacks
Residents say the Israeli army issued new evacuation orders as it continues to intensify attacks on the area.
Japanese rescuers race to find survivors as quake death toll rises to 78
Scale of damage to roads and poor weather hamper relief efforts, three days after quake off Noto Peninsula.
Initial tranche of nearly 950 Epstein court documents released
Papers include names of dozens of powerful men who associated with financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.