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Photos: Once fruitful, Libyan village suffers amid climate crisis
Pounded by sun and dry winds, trees struggle to bear fruit as Kabaw in the Nafusa Mountains faces a lack of rainfall.
Ukraine peace summit: Why some countries refused to sign the plan
Major Global South nations cited Russia's absence or Israel's presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.
Will South Africa’s new coalition gov’t change tack on Israel-Palestine?
As the new government includes parties neutral about Israel's war on Gaza, ANC insists it will still support Palestine.
China launches anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports
China's probe into EU pork comes in retaliation to the bloc's decision to add additional tariffs on electric cars.
Israel’s Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet, does it matter?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, after being pressured to add members.
Czech Republic sends Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist to US
US alleges Nikhil Gupta worked with Indian government officials in planning the murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over unwanted World Cup Hermoso kiss
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to face trial in February 2025 for his unsolicited kiss on a female player.
EU states push past opposition to adopt landmark nature restoration law
The law includes legally binding targets and obligations for not only preserving, but restoring natural habitats.
California wildfire forces evacuations as it devours 12,000 acres
Strong winds and steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year.
Israel’s Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly scrapped his Gaza war cabinet.
Watchdog warns reliance on nuclear weapons rising amid global tension
SIPRI notes the effects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza in reducing international security.
Children killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on first day of Eid
Palestinian children were among the victims of Israeli attacks in Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp on the first day of Eid.
China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision
Beijing and Manila blame one another as two vessels collide off the Philippines.
Australia must recognise Palestine to promote peace
Such a move would support the peace efforts, not undermine them, as some have argued.
Masked men who abused refugees likely worked ‘in concert’ with Greece
New documents from EU border agency Frontex cast doubt on a Greek mayor’s claim that the incident was ‘fake news’.
Key global powers refuse to sign Ukraine peace document
The majority of countries at a summit for peace in Ukraine signed a text endorsing Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Russia sets date for closed-door trial of US journalist
Evan Gershkovich was detained in March 2023 accused of 'spying' on a Russian defence enterprise in Yekaterinburg.
Six killed in Ecuador as heavy rains trigger landslide
Heavy rains have lashed areas across Central and South America in recent days.
Up to 15 reported killed in Indian train collision
About 30 people are also reported to have been injured after a freight train hit a passenger train in West Bengal.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan’s failure down to poor batting, Babar says
The Pakistan captain apologises for his team's World Cup performance after they were knocked out at the group stage.