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Anti-coup forces allege Myanmar military using banned, restricted weapons
Calls for investigation grow as fighters from multiple states allege military using weapons such as white phosphorous.
US Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Republican-backed social media laws
Top court declines to rule on Texas and Florida laws, but defends social media platforms' right to moderate content.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 858
As the war enters its 858th day, these are the main developments.
How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency
Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.
France detains top film directors over sex abuse allegations
Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon accused of sexual assault, charges the two men deny.
US Supreme Court rules partial immunity for Donald Trump
The US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for certain presidential acts but can for private ones.
How does Israel treat thousands of Palestinians in its prisons?
Accusations of widespread abuses and torture.
Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog
Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests.
‘Proud to go to prison’: Former Trump aide Steve Bannon begins sentence
Former Trump campaign adviser and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon reported to federal prison.
Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes
Government says overhaul will make country more just, but opposition fears it would throw justice system into disarray.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group
Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says 'appropriate remedy' would be to release Khan 'immediately'.
Who are the Haredim in Israel and what are their demands?
The military's moves to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews has led to protests and anger among the religious community.
Video shows tragic moment an Indian family is swept away by floodwaters
An Indian family was reportedly picnicking after a wedding when they were caught by rushing floodwaters and swept away.
Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?
Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance.
Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on island near Grenada
The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season slams into Carriacou amid warnings of 'life-threatening conditions'.
Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term
Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission.
Al-Shifa Hospital director held by Israel and beaten for months, now free
The director of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has been released after being held by Israeli forces for months without charge.
US Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity for official acts
Court says ex-presidents shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not for private acts.
Watching the watchdogs: Palestinians resist unprecedented silencing
There are major efforts to suppress and silence Palestinian voices at all levels in the US. But there is also pushback.
Rocket explodes during accidental launch in China
Video shows a massive explosion of a space rocket that launched accidentally and caught fire in central China.