Factbox-Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges

Factbox-Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges
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
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
Shooter in deadly Oslo Pride gay bar attack appeals conviction

Shooter in deadly Oslo Pride gay bar attack appeals conviction
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
Ten found dead in Darien Gap as wet season increases migration risks
Ten found dead in Darien Gap as wet season increases migration risks
'Miracle' baby born in Gaza after airstrike kills heavily pregnant mother

'Miracle' baby born in Gaza after airstrike kills heavily pregnant mother
Iran summons German ambassador over banning of Islamic centre, IRNA reports

Iran summons German ambassador over banning of Islamic centre, IRNA reports
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
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election