Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up
Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up
Democracy remains at risk in Guatemala, says UN human rights chief

Democracy remains at risk in Guatemala, says UN human rights chief
Tunisian President Saied announces re-election bid

Tunisian President Saied announces re-election bid
Boat fire kills at least 40 Haitian migrants, IOM reports
Boat fire kills at least 40 Haitian migrants, IOM reports
Israeli military to send out call-up notices for ultra-Orthodox

Israeli military to send out call-up notices for ultra-Orthodox
Taxis, security escort help Indian students escape violence-hit Bangladesh

Taxis, security escort help Indian students escape violence-hit Bangladesh
Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years after convicting him of espionage, state media says

Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years after convicting him of espionage, state media says
Vietnam's Lam, a public security maven who could strengthen his grip on power

Vietnam's Lam, a public security maven who could strengthen his grip on power
Venezuela election organization is designed to confuse voters, opposition says

Venezuela election organization is designed to confuse voters, opposition says
UN rights office says 'anarchy' spreading in Gaza

UN rights office says 'anarchy' spreading in Gaza
UN experts urge Belarus to free Nobel winner Bialiatski from prison

UN experts urge Belarus to free Nobel winner Bialiatski from prison
France's Macron hopeful of addressing migration problems with British PM Starmer

France's Macron hopeful of addressing migration problems with British PM Starmer
NATO command to support Ukraine will be operational in Sept - Stoltenberg

NATO command to support Ukraine will be operational in Sept - Stoltenberg
In landmark ruling, South Korea's top court confirms state benefits for gay couples

In landmark ruling, South Korea's top court confirms state benefits for gay couples
Taiwan says committed to strengthening defence after Trump comments

Taiwan says committed to strengthening defence after Trump comments
Bernice Johnson Reagon, singer and US civil rights activist, dead at 81
Bernice Johnson Reagon, singer and US civil rights activist, dead at 81
US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful protest amid anti-quota protests

US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful protest amid anti-quota protests
Russia restricts civilian access to villages in border region shelled by Ukraine

Russia restricts civilian access to villages in border region shelled by Ukraine
More than 60 children detained, beaten, tortured in El Salvador, HRW says
More than 60 children detained, beaten, tortured in El Salvador, HRW says
Explainer-How gun laws in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot, compare with other US states

Explainer-How gun laws in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot, compare with other US states
Georgian president files lawsuit against foreign agent law

Georgian president files lawsuit against foreign agent law
Lawyers go on strike in India's capital over criminal law overhaul

Lawyers go on strike in India's capital over criminal law overhaul
Man throws grenade at Ukrainian army draft office, no one hurt, police say
Man throws grenade at Ukrainian army draft office, no one hurt, police say
At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight, officials say

At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight, officials say
Gambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament

Gambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament
UN chief says no alternative to UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA

UN chief says no alternative to UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA
Tunisian judge imposes media ban on a candidate for presidential election
Tunisian judge imposes media ban on a candidate for presidential election
Polish parliament rejects bill seeking to ease strict abortion law

Polish parliament rejects bill seeking to ease strict abortion law
Dutch court rejects demand for further export ban for jet parts that may go to Israel

Dutch court rejects demand for further export ban for jet parts that may go to Israel
Four migrants die trying to cross the Channel, French coast guard says
Four migrants die trying to cross the Channel, French coast guard says
Taiwan to withdraw honour guards from Chiang Kai-shek memorial

Taiwan to withdraw honour guards from Chiang Kai-shek memorial
Uganda rights activists file appeal against ruling on anti-LGBTQ law

Uganda rights activists file appeal against ruling on anti-LGBTQ law
Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election

Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election
Pakistan authorises spy agency to intercept phone calls
Pakistan authorises spy agency to intercept phone calls
Dozens killed by Israeli strike on tents housing Palestinians, Palestinian Red Crescent says

Dozens killed by Israeli strike on tents housing Palestinians, Palestinian Red Crescent says
Cameroon's president wins backing to delay legislative, local polls

Cameroon's president wins backing to delay legislative, local polls
UN experts say famine has spread throughout Gaza

UN experts say famine has spread throughout Gaza
Indonesian court acquits former official in grisly palm oil slavery case
Indonesian court acquits former official in grisly palm oil slavery case
Frustrated by Japan's same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'

Frustrated by Japan's same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
Hamas accuses Israel's Netanyahu of trying to hinder ceasefire talks

Hamas accuses Israel's Netanyahu of trying to hinder ceasefire talks
Over 100 people kidnapped for ransom in Ethiopia last week, US envoy says
Over 100 people kidnapped for ransom in Ethiopia last week, US envoy says
Syrians in Turkey fear for future after Erdogan plans talks with Assad

Syrians in Turkey fear for future after Erdogan plans talks with Assad
Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban

Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban
India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws

India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws
Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle

Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle
Pakistan's Punjab seeks social media ban on security concerns
Pakistan's Punjab seeks social media ban on security concerns
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years