Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings

Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings
Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings

Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings
Russia, Ukraine to exchange 90 prisoners of war on Wednesday, Bloomberg reports

Russia, Ukraine to exchange 90 prisoners of war on Wednesday, Bloomberg reports
More than 60 children detained, beaten, tortured in El Salvador, HRW says
More than 60 children detained, beaten, tortured in El Salvador, HRW says
Visitors uncover Black Brazilian past of Sao Paulo's Japanese neighborhood

Visitors uncover Black Brazilian past of Sao Paulo's Japanese neighborhood
Peru's convict ex-president Alberto Fujimori, 85, aims to run again

Peru's convict ex-president Alberto Fujimori, 85, aims to run again
Lawyers go on strike in India's capital over criminal law overhaul

Lawyers go on strike in India's capital over criminal law overhaul
Nobel laureates urge Lukashenko to free more Belarus political prisoners

Nobel laureates urge Lukashenko to free more Belarus political prisoners
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
Italian police free 33 Indian farm labourers from 'slavery'
Italian police free 33 Indian farm labourers from 'slavery'
Gambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament

Gambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament
China blasts US Tibet-China dispute bill, vows to defend its interests

China blasts US Tibet-China dispute bill, vows to defend its interests
Teenage migrant in Spain's Canaries sleeping rough after coming of age

Teenage migrant in Spain's Canaries sleeping rough after coming of age
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
Ukraine's top prosecutor wants ICC to prosecute Kyiv hospital attack

Ukraine's top prosecutor wants ICC to prosecute Kyiv hospital attack
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
Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality

Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality
Antisemitic incidents in Europe rise as Gaza war rages, survey shows

Antisemitic incidents in Europe rise as Gaza war rages, survey shows
Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments

Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments
Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election

Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election
UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group

UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group
Ukraine buries doctor killed in missile strike on children's hospital

Ukraine buries doctor killed in missile strike on children's hospital
Russia cancels charges against priest jailed for mourning Navalny
Russia cancels charges against priest jailed for mourning Navalny
Pakistan extends Afghan refugee registration cards for one year

Pakistan extends Afghan refugee registration cards for one year
More than 40 held in Italy for migrant visa fraud after Meloni complaints

More than 40 held in Italy for migrant visa fraud after Meloni complaints
Poland says entry of trucks from Belarus slowed by sanctions
Poland says entry of trucks from Belarus slowed by sanctions
Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader
UN mission to Libya says political activist abducted in Misrata
UN mission to Libya says political activist abducted in Misrata
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
UN experts say famine has spread throughout Gaza

UN experts say famine has spread throughout Gaza
Kyiv hospital took direct hit from Russian missile, UN analysis suggests

Kyiv hospital took direct hit from Russian missile, UN analysis suggests
Swiss government adopts more EU sanctions against Russia

Swiss government adopts more EU sanctions against Russia
UN assessment suggests Ukraine children's hospital hit by Russian missile

UN assessment suggests Ukraine children's hospital hit by Russian missile
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
UN Security Council to meet over attack on Kyiv children's hospital

UN Security Council to meet over attack on Kyiv children's hospital
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
For Palestinian prisoner, return to Gaza brings anguish and shattered dreams

For Palestinian prisoner, return to Gaza brings anguish and shattered dreams
India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws

India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws
Prabowo's free-meal plan stirs investor fears about Indonesia's finances

Prabowo's free-meal plan stirs investor fears about Indonesia's finances
Kenyans hold concert to remember those killed in protests

Kenyans hold concert to remember those killed in protests
Tunisian court jails prominent critic of president

Tunisian court jails prominent critic of president
Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle

Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle
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