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Will India’s election be free and fair?
Opponents and rights groups allege repression has increased in recent years.
US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses
Lawmakers say Hemedti's and the RSF's activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States.
Israeli attack kills 10, mostly children, in Gaza’s Rafah
Funerals are held for Palestinians killed in Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood, as Israel continues to target Rafah.
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
The 'strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity', Turkish president says.
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children.
Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected
Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe's rule.
US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA
President Biden expected to swiftly sign bill that lets law enforcement conduct electronic surveillance without warrant.
Parents in NI march for help with childcare bills
Parents in Northern Ireland do not get any free childcare, unlike those in other parts of the UK.
UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years
The objects were stolen from the court of the Asante king during the 19th century Anglo-Asante wars.
In Serbian village, women fight to escape encroaching mine
The women blockade a bridge in shifts to protest against a mine that has made their village unfit to live in.
Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops.
Iran vs Israel: Deterrence, drama or distraction?
In the flurry of headlines about Iran’s retaliation against Israel, the Gaza story takes a hit.
Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court, dies
Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.
US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.
US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia
The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.
Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day
Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls.
One killed, 20 wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.
Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?
Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.
Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk
Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists.
‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid
Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.
