Photos: Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday
Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his legacy continues to overshadow the island.
Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia
Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.
Passenger train derails, injuring several in southern England
A passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England, injuring at least 11 people, and two of them seriously.
Israeli forces order families to evacuate homes in Qusra
Israeli forces have ordered Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank to evacuate their homes in Qusra
Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
Earthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.
Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat
UK records its hottest day of the year as the temperature in west London reaches 38.1 degrees Celsius.
Carrick urges Manchester United to sign more transfers to boost title bid
United's preseason outlay pales in comparison with some of their fellow title contenders.
Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students
Ruling latest setback in Trump administration response to Gaza war protests that swept college campuses.
Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American
The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow's critics in Warsaw.
Gaza mural for Burger King worker fired for shouting ‘Free Palestine’
Artists in Gaza painted a mural honouring former Burger King employee Arianna Hamilton.
Trump administration ‘gutted’ federal civil rights enforcement, HRW says
A new report finds key federal agencies have stopped providing oversight of civil rights laws nationally.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province
Ebola outbreak has killed 2,128 people out of around 4,566 recorded cases in the DRC, according to government figures.
China and Indonesia’s joint naval drills anger Taiwan
Chinese state media have released footage of a joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan.
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.
Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal
In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.
Pro-Palestine football fans lament West Ham for signing Manor Solomon
The 27-year-old Israeli player has used his platform to defend Israel amid the genocide in Gaza.
Oman says massive oil spill reaches coastline: What damage could it do?
Oil has been spilling from the Caroline Bezengi, a tanker that has been leaking crude since running aground off Oman.
Ukraine attacks key Russian grain terminal on Black Sea port
Ukraine has damaged Russia’s grain export terminals in an attack on the Novorossiysk port.
Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Lebanese Americans sue US over Israel’s rights abuses in Lebanon war
Michigan-based group leads class action lawsuit against US government and defence contractors over Lebanon war abuses.
Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027
The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant
Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.