Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas

Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas
Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas

Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas
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
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
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US