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India ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza killing of ex-army officer working…
Waibhav Anil Kale is the first international UN staff killed since October 7 in the besieged Palestinian territory.The Indian government says it is “deeply sa
US plans to send $1bn in new military aid to…
The Biden administration has told Congress that it plans to send a $1bn package of military aid to Israel, according to media reports, despite the United States
Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom was known by her friends and family as courageous, outspoken, and fierce. At just 28 years old, she was a
Photos: Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering protests
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Georgia after parliament approved a “foreign agents” bill despite widespread unrest in the country and
Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
Munro was renowned for her short stories, which focussed on the frailties of the human condition.Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for
France backs controversial New Caledonia vote changes amid continued unrest
Plan to expand electoral roll gets the go-ahead as New Caledonia is rocked by worst unrest in more than 30 years.France has adopted controversial reforms to New
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811
As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Fighting At least 20 people were injured in
More than half a million Palestinians flee as Israel escalates…
Israeli forces have intensified attacks across Gaza, bombarding a refugee camp in the centre of the Strip as tanks pushed deeper into eastern parts of Rafah cit
Court convicts German far-right politician for using Nazi slogan
Hocke was fined for using a Nazi motto – illegal in modern-day Germany – during a campaign rally in 2021.A court has convicted one of the best known figures
In Mexico’s election, candidates grapple with the search for the…
Mexico City, Mexico – Mother’s Day on Friday was a sombre occasion for Joanna Alvear of Toluca, Mexico. She began her day with hundreds of other women in th
At least 8 people dead as bus carrying farmworkers crashes…
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.At least eight people have been killed after a bus car
Michael Cohen resumes testimony in Trump hush-money trial
Trump’s former lawyer set to face tough cross-examination after testifying ex-president took part in hush-money scheme.Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael
