Hamas responds to Egypt, Qatar on Gaza ceasefire plan; source says group proposes new timeline

Pope repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting, ANSA reports

Pope repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting, ANSA reports
In Venezuela, prisoners stage hunger strikes in at least 16 centers
In Venezuela, prisoners stage hunger strikes in at least 16 centers
German court dismisses request to block arms exports to Israel
German court dismisses request to block arms exports to Israel
Jordan, Egypt say Israel must abide by UN Security Council resolution on Gaza

Jordan, Egypt say Israel must abide by UN Security Council resolution on Gaza
US clears way for Ukrainian military unit to use American weapons

US clears way for Ukrainian military unit to use American weapons
Migrant expulsions from Tunisia to Libya fuel extortion, abuse -UN briefing

Migrant expulsions from Tunisia to Libya fuel extortion, abuse -UN briefing
Indonesian court jails comedian for joking about the name Muhammad
Indonesian court jails comedian for joking about the name Muhammad
WikiLeaks' Assange extradition appeal to be heard next month

WikiLeaks' Assange extradition appeal to be heard next month
ICC prosecutor warns of war crimes committed in Darfur's al-Fashir
ICC prosecutor warns of war crimes committed in Darfur's al-Fashir
No competitive politics left in Bangladesh, says Nobel laureate Yunus

No competitive politics left in Bangladesh, says Nobel laureate Yunus
Finland scrambles to close new migrant route via Russia to Europe

Finland scrambles to close new migrant route via Russia to Europe
UK 'weaponising' judicial influence against China and Hong Kong says city leader

UK 'weaponising' judicial influence against China and Hong Kong says city leader
Biden to lift ban on Ukrainian unit using US weapons, Wash Post reports

Biden to lift ban on Ukrainian unit using US weapons, Wash Post reports
California public university academics end pro-Palestinian strike under court order

California public university academics end pro-Palestinian strike under court order
Moldovan president signs changes to treason law denounced by opposition, Amnesty International

Moldovan president signs changes to treason law denounced by opposition, Amnesty International
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Haiti PM condemns killing of police officers in gang ambush

Haiti PM condemns killing of police officers in gang ambush
James Lawson, US civil rights leader who championed nonviolence, dies at 95

James Lawson, US civil rights leader who championed nonviolence, dies at 95
Native American activist Peltier gets parole hearing, first in 15 years
Native American activist Peltier gets parole hearing, first in 15 years
Amnesty International says Nigerian army detains girls who escape from Boko Haram

Amnesty International says Nigerian army detains girls who escape from Boko Haram
Global body reviewing allegations of discrimination by Canadian human rights commission

Global body reviewing allegations of discrimination by Canadian human rights commission
Yemen's Houthis say they have arrested an 'American-Israeli spy cell'
Yemen's Houthis say they have arrested an 'American-Israeli spy cell'
Canadian judge to quit Hong Kong top appeals court next month

Canadian judge to quit Hong Kong top appeals court next month
Polish border no-go zone will stop tourists as well as migrants, locals fear

Polish border no-go zone will stop tourists as well as migrants, locals fear
Hong Kong rule of law 'profoundly compromised', says British judge who quit post there

Hong Kong rule of law 'profoundly compromised', says British judge who quit post there
Hamas armed wing says 3 hostages were killed in Israeli operation in Gaza

Hamas armed wing says 3 hostages were killed in Israeli operation in Gaza
Iran approves six candidates to run for president - State TV

Iran approves six candidates to run for president - State TV
Migrant arrests drop at US-Mexico border as Biden asylum ban rolls out

Migrant arrests drop at US-Mexico border as Biden asylum ban rolls out
Germany's Scholz vows to defend free speech after campaign violence

Germany's Scholz vows to defend free speech after campaign violence
Two women in Comoros detained on gay sex charges after marriage bid
Two women in Comoros detained on gay sex charges after marriage bid
Portugal's far-right leader faces criticism over exchange with migrant worker

Portugal's far-right leader faces criticism over exchange with migrant worker
Developing countries call on US to lift Palestinian UN veto

Developing countries call on US to lift Palestinian UN veto
Israeli forces rescue four live hostages from Gaza, military says

Israeli forces rescue four live hostages from Gaza, military says
Tensions flare on Poland-Belarus border as more migrants arrive

Tensions flare on Poland-Belarus border as more migrants arrive
Malaysia defends eviction of sea nomads, citing security concerns

Malaysia defends eviction of sea nomads, citing security concerns
Vietnam arrests two well-known Facebook users over democratic freedom abuse

Vietnam arrests two well-known Facebook users over democratic freedom abuse
Mexico councilwoman killed after bloodiest-ever elections
Mexico councilwoman killed after bloodiest-ever elections
Despite fears in Europe, no migrant surge after Niger junta scrapped ban

Despite fears in Europe, no migrant surge after Niger junta scrapped ban
Explainer-British judges' resignations put Hong Kong rule of law in spotlight

Explainer-British judges' resignations put Hong Kong rule of law in spotlight
Migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap in increasing numbers
Migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap in increasing numbers
Press activists, US condemn assault on reporters at Jerusalem Day march

Press activists, US condemn assault on reporters at Jerusalem Day march
South Korea activists defy warning to fly balloons into North
South Korea activists defy warning to fly balloons into North
Trade union says UK's Rwanda deportation policy makes officials break law

Trade union says UK's Rwanda deportation policy makes officials break law
Malaysia evicts 500 sea nomads in crackdown on migrants, activists say
Malaysia evicts 500 sea nomads in crackdown on migrants, activists say
Analysis-Pope's friends, observers try to make sense of homophobic PR disaster

Analysis-Pope's friends, observers try to make sense of homophobic PR disaster
New reality for migrants at U.S.-Mexico border as Biden asylum ban takes effect

New reality for migrants at U.S.-Mexico border as Biden asylum ban takes effect
Kremlin critic Yashin loses 'foreign agent' appeal

Kremlin critic Yashin loses 'foreign agent' appeal
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime