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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS
The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states.
Week in pictures: From wildfires in Columbia to the Venice Carnival
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events.
Ukraine says it uncovers $40m arms corruption scheme
The Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells.
England stun India in thrilling 28-run victory in first Test in Hyderabad
England beat India by 28 runs in the first Test in Hyderabad as Tom Hartley takes seven wickets on debut.
‘Thrown like animals’: Georgians identify victims in Stalin’s mass graves
Under Stalin, thousands were executed. Now, victims’ families and experts are trying to heal a national trauma.
Climate activists throw soup at the Mona Lisa in Paris amid farm protests
In a video posted on social media, two women are seen throwing soup at the glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci's piece.
UNRWA funding cuts condemned as ‘collective punishment’
UN is urging countries to fund UNRWA after donors cut donations following accusations that staff were involved in Oct 7.
Thousands rally across Israel calling for Netanyahu’s resignation
Scuffle broke out between Israeli protesters and the police in Tel Aviv as Israel's war on Gaza continues.
Twenty-four hours on a Mediterranean rescue ship – from Mayday to rescue
The volunteers of Humanity 1 race against time on every mission they take to save the lives of those stranded at sea.
The ICJ ruling was a legal victory at the cost of Palestinian lives
The January 26 court decision may be a historic one, but it doesn't shield the people of Gaza from genocide.