Factbox-Prisoners freed under major international exchange

Factbox-Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges

Factbox-Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges
Turkey says it coordinating an extensive prisoner swap on Thursday
Turkey says it coordinating an extensive prisoner swap on Thursday
Russian government plane lands in Turkish capital amid signs of major prisoner exchange
Russian government plane lands in Turkish capital amid signs of major prisoner exchange
Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say

Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say
Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing

Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing
Italy's plan to open migrant camps in Albania faces more delays

Italy's plan to open migrant camps in Albania faces more delays
Stripping of jailed opposition lawmaker's status invalid, Turkey's top court rules

Stripping of jailed opposition lawmaker's status invalid, Turkey's top court rules
Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity

Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity
Bangladesh suffers fresh protests as students demand justice for killed peers: Video

Bangladesh suffers fresh protests as students demand justice for killed peers: Video
Guinea court finds former junta leader guilty in 2009 stadium massacre

Guinea court finds former junta leader guilty in 2009 stadium massacre
Pope visits Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ community

Pope visits Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ community
Turkey will invite Palestinian president to address parliament, state media says

Turkey will invite Palestinian president to address parliament, state media says
Aim to get pardoned German back from Belarus quickly, says Berlin

Aim to get pardoned German back from Belarus quickly, says Berlin
Ugandan man detained for nearly year over homosexuality freed on bail
Ugandan man detained for nearly year over homosexuality freed on bail
Ghana court bans planned protests against cost of living
Ghana court bans planned protests against cost of living
Israel used dogs, waterboarding on Palestinian detainees from Gaza, UN report says

Israel used dogs, waterboarding on Palestinian detainees from Gaza, UN report says
Over 970 Native American children died at federal boarding schools

Over 970 Native American children died at federal boarding schools
Factbox-Reactions to Israeli strike on southern Beirut suburb

Factbox-Reactions to Israeli strike on southern Beirut suburb
German foreign office confirms German national in Belarus has been pardoned

German foreign office confirms German national in Belarus has been pardoned
Russian dissidents disappear from prison in sign a prisoner swap with the West may be close

Russian dissidents disappear from prison in sign a prisoner swap with the West may be close
Turkey's Erdogan calls Olympics opening ceremony an attack on sacred values

Turkey's Erdogan calls Olympics opening ceremony an attack on sacred values
Venezuela opposition leader Freddy Superlano has been detained, party says

Venezuela opposition leader Freddy Superlano has been detained, party says
Displaced musicians from Gaza strive to rebuild their lives in Egypt

Displaced musicians from Gaza strive to rebuild their lives in Egypt
Kamala Harris launches $50 million ad blitz in US presidential race

Kamala Harris launches $50 million ad blitz in US presidential race
US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war

US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war
Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts
Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts
Sexual violence widespread in Sudan's capital, report says

Sexual violence widespread in Sudan's capital, report says
Venezuela's Machado says opposition candidate won 70% of the vote

Venezuela's Machado says opposition candidate won 70% of the vote
Venezuela's Maduro says re-election is triumph of peace and stability

Venezuela's Maduro says re-election is triumph of peace and stability
Blinken says US will not prejudge outcome of Venezuela election

Blinken says US will not prejudge outcome of Venezuela election
UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day

UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day
Chile's Boric calls on Venezuela to guarantee fair vote

Chile's Boric calls on Venezuela to guarantee fair vote
Bangladesh says it forgot to remove UN logos from vehicles as it contained unrest

Bangladesh says it forgot to remove UN logos from vehicles as it contained unrest
Volunteers help migrants reverse water trauma in Spain's Canaries

Volunteers help migrants reverse water trauma in Spain's Canaries
Argentina's Fernandez, Brazilian court withdraw from Venezuelan election observer mission
Argentina's Fernandez, Brazilian court withdraw from Venezuelan election observer mission
Trump, ahead of Netanyahu meeting, urges quick end to war, return of hostages

Trump, ahead of Netanyahu meeting, urges quick end to war, return of hostages
Thai activist who called for monarchy reform gets 4 more years in jail

Thai activist who called for monarchy reform gets 4 more years in jail
Boat with 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen's coast, UNHCR says
Boat with 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen's coast, UNHCR says
Burkina Faso army condemns videos of alleged soldiers mutilating corpses
Burkina Faso army condemns videos of alleged soldiers mutilating corpses
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence
Attacks on Papua New Guinea villages kill 26, including 16 children, UN says
Attacks on Papua New Guinea villages kill 26, including 16 children, UN says
Thailand to set up task force to prevent transactions for Myanmar arms
Thailand to set up task force to prevent transactions for Myanmar arms
Ghana's top court upholds law criminalising gay sex

Ghana's top court upholds law criminalising gay sex
France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony

France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony
Nine arrests during London protest against Israel arms exports

Nine arrests during London protest against Israel arms exports
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