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At least 34 people die in India after drinking bootleg liquor
More than 100 were admitted to hospital after consuming alcohol spiked with poisonous methanol.
Israeli military spokesman’s Hamas defeat remarks widen rift with Netanyahu
Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means 'throwing sand in people's eyes'.
‘Orwellian’: EU’s push to mass scan private messages on WhatsApp, Signal
EU member states to vote on controversial Chat Control 2 proposals to scan communications for child sex abuse material.
Hezbollah chief says Israel should be ‘scared’ of all-out war
Hezbollah leader has said the Lebanese armed group is ready for a war with “no restraint and no rules and no ceilings”.
Summer solstice 2024: Is it going to get even hotter now?
While Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.
Four in five people want more climate action, UN poll finds
Biggest survey of its kind polled 75,000, finding that majority want quick transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Yemen’s Houthis release video of attack on ship in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis have released videos believed to show the moment they attacked a Greek-owned coal carrier ship.
Australia vs Bangladesh – T20 World Cup: Teams, form, H2H, pitch, weather
Both sides will keep an eye on the conditions in Antigua as they meet in the Super Eight Group 1 on Thursday night.
Afghanistan vs India – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, weather, toss, Kohli form
India will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them 'lightly' in their Super Eight match in Barbados.
The faces behind the numbers: 120 million displaced people worldwide
On June 20, the UN commemorates those unable to return to their countries of origin during World Refugee Day.
Universities' fears over cuts to overseas students
Several institutions running at a loss and fear that fewer overseas students will have major impact.
'Living hell' of parents seeking special schools
One mother said she had waited for a place for months while her son was 'trapped' at home.
Sri Lanka loses 10 percent of its doctors amid exodus after economic crisis
Sri Lanka's doctors have migrated en masse to other nations in the past two years, crippling hospitals.
Putin and Kim take each other for a spin in Aurus limousine
The drive took place after the two leaders signed a deal that included a mutual defence pledge.
New Zealand exits recession, but economic troubles linger
GDP grows 0.2 percent in first quarter, buoyed by record immigration.
China Coast Guard accused of behaving ‘like pirates’ in South China Sea
Philippines says coastguard personnel armed with knives and spears boarded their boats at Second Thomas Shoal.
Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record highs in 2023, industry report says
Renewables’ share of global energy consumption reaches nearly 15 percent, an all-time high.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 846
As the war enters its 846th day, these are the main developments.
The ‘impossible’ life of Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees
Forced out of Myanmar, the mostly Muslim Rohingya are struggling to find a place to call home.
Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of full-blown war?
Israel's military says plans for an offensive in Lebanon have been approved.