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At least 38 killed in drone attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher: Activists
RSF ramps up attacks on North Darfur, as rights group accuses the paramilitaries of sexual violence in South Kordofan.
Israel bombs another UN-run school in Gaza ‘without warning’, killing 20
Gaza's Health Ministry reports at least 69 people dead as a result of several Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours.
Taliban’s Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed: Why it matters
The most high-profile assassination in Afghanistan since 2021 has sparked questions over divisions within the Taliban.
Hundreds feared dead on Mayotte after Cyclone Chido
Mayotte, a territory off the coast of Africa, is significantly poorer than the rest of France.
Mother 'scared' while testing school walking route
Surrey County Council says it spends around £65m a year on school transport.
'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.
'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.
Israel approves plan to surge settler population in occupied Golan Heights
Move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader al-Assad, weeks before Trump becomes US president again.
Palestinian journalist, Gaza Civil Defence workers killed in Israeli strike
Ahmed Allouh is the third journalist killed in Gaza in the last 24 hours.
Brazil’s Lula released from hospital after brain bleed surgery
Doctors say leftist leader has been cleared to work while recovering at home after being rushed to hospital last week.
Incoming FCC chair is big tech critic who worries about China
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates communications in the United States. Carr, an FCC commissioner since 2017, has taken aim at big tech and China’s influence on U.S. communications. VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports.
Syrians return to the homes they fled, only to find them levelled
Qaboun neighbourhood in Damascus was almost completely destroyed by al-Assad forces in revenge for perceived opposition.
What to know about Syria’s new caretaker government
The challenges ahead are myriad as the government seeks to keep Syria running while preparing for transition.
Authorities say 22 rescued from Afghanistan mine collapse
No casualties reported after hours-long rescue in Samangan province in northern Afghanistan.
South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment
Main opposition party says it will not seek to impeach the acting president after martial law attempt.
The cost of mass deportation from the US
One of Donald Trump's campaign promises was removing migrants -- but can he afford to do it?
Israel to close embassy in Ireland after Dublin backs Gaza genocide case
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy 'deeply regrettable'.
Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza school highlights war on Palestinian children
School-age children and younger have been attacked and killed as they sheltered in classrooms in Gaza City.
The genocide kills dreams, not just people
On October 18, an Israeli bomb killed Palestinian artist Mahasen Al-Khateeb, her art, her dreams and her aspirations.