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Fragments of Gaza: My journey of memory and loss
All that is left from my favourite places in Gaza are my memories, and the photographs in which I tried to capture them.
South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers cross border again
Incident is the third this month and took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting Pyongyang.
Millions of students at risk: India’s elite exams hit by corruption ‘scam’
More than 3 million aspirants took India's top tests for medical and research schools. Their future is now uncertain.
Japan sanctions China-based firms accused of supporting war in Ukraine
Measures mark the first time Tokyo has targeted China-based companies over their alleged support for Russia's war.
Once the pride of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific becomes government’s punchbag
Flag carrier has become a regular target of government criticism as it struggles to recover from the COVID pandemic.
Donald Sutherland, whose career spanned MASH to Hunger Games, dies aged 88
Son Kiefer Sutherland pays tribute to a father who 'loved what he did and did what he loved'.
Trump says he would give green cards to foreign graduates of US colleges
Republican contender known for his hardline stance on immigration says graduates should be able to stay in the country.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 847
As the war enters its 847th day, these are the main developments.
Young men trapped between war and conscription in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Rohingya and ethnic Rakhine see dreams of education and work disappear as conflict escalates in long-troubled state.
TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks
ByteDance said US government prefers to shut down than work on an 'effective solution' to protect US users.
Who will hold Israel to account for committing war crimes?
UN commission's damning findings follow Security Council resolution and ICJ orders.
Tax hike proposal, cost-of-living crisis ignite protests across Kenya
Police and ‘Occupy Parliament’ demonstrators confronted each other in Nairobi over proposed new taxes.
Putin says Russia may send weapons to North Korea
His comments come after South Korea says will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign deal.
South Africa’s DA party suspends lawmaker over racist rant in old video
Centre-right party says newly elected MP Renaldo Gouws used 'execrable language' in old video that resurfaced recently.
Beluga whales rescued in ‘high-risk’ operation
Video shows the ‘high-risk’ operation that saved two Beluga whales from Ukraine and transported them to Spain.
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears armed group resurgence
Somalia and neighbouring nations have expressed concern over al-Shabab seizing power amid a 'security vacuum'.
World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent.
UN report: Israeli strikes ‘systematically’ violating laws of war
A report from the UN Office of Human Rights found a pattern of “indiscriminate and disproportionate” Israeli strikes.
How the 2024 US election could affect global fight against climate change
While climate change has yet to emerge as a major voter issue, advocates warn the 'fate of planet' is at stake.
Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte
All other NATO members had already backed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next chief of the alliance.