Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says

Flow of aid to Gaza could take time, warns International Rescue chief

Flow of aid to Gaza could take time, warns International Rescue chief
Historic Thai law recognises same-sex marriages - but not all families are equal

Historic Thai law recognises same-sex marriages - but not all families are equal
China's ageing villages face yawning healthcare gap in fragile economy

China's ageing villages face yawning healthcare gap in fragile economy
First mpox case detected in Azerbaijan, Interfax reports

First mpox case detected in Azerbaijan, Interfax reports
Flooding Gaza with aid might lessen security challenge, says UNRWA chief

Flooding Gaza with aid might lessen security challenge, says UNRWA chief
Mexico mental health center grapples with extreme violence against migrants

Mexico mental health center grapples with extreme violence against migrants
119-year-old Brazilian woman stakes claim as world's oldest person

119-year-old Brazilian woman stakes claim as world's oldest person
France steps up checks after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

France steps up checks after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany
WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question
WHO calls for international support to fund aid in Gaza after ceasefire deal

WHO calls for international support to fund aid in Gaza after ceasefire deal
Tanzania says no sign of Marburg outbreak in the country

Tanzania says no sign of Marburg outbreak in the country
Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall

Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall
Novo Nordisk, other firms meet Danish PM to discuss Trump tariff threats

Novo Nordisk, other firms meet Danish PM to discuss Trump tariff threats
Explainer-How many Palestinians has Israel's Gaza offensive killed?
Explainer-How many Palestinians has Israel's Gaza offensive killed?
Germany sees meat exports to EU continuing after foot-and-mouth case

Germany sees meat exports to EU continuing after foot-and-mouth case
Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says

Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says
Some LGBTQ people race to claim rights, fearing rollbacks under Trump

Some LGBTQ people race to claim rights, fearing rollbacks under Trump
Sudan's army condemns ethnically-targeted killings of civilians in El Gezira
Sudan's army condemns ethnically-targeted killings of civilians in El Gezira
German authorities say no more foot-and-mouth disease cases found

German authorities say no more foot-and-mouth disease cases found
Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'

Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris
Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris
MSF suspends operations at key hospital in Sudan's capital

MSF suspends operations at key hospital in Sudan's capital
Gaza war death toll could be 40% higher, says study

Gaza war death toll could be 40% higher, says study
Baby born on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands 'doing well,' doctor says

Baby born on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands 'doing well,' doctor says
Shanghai kicks off plan to allow foreign-owned hospitals

Shanghai kicks off plan to allow foreign-owned hospitals
China discovers cluster of new mpox strain

China discovers cluster of new mpox strain
World animal health body urges tighter bird flu controls after US death

World animal health body urges tighter bird flu controls after US death
Pentagon to consider honorable discharges for gay veterans barred under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Pentagon to consider honorable discharges for gay veterans barred under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
France identifies first case of new mpox variant, AFP reports

France identifies first case of new mpox variant, AFP reports
Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 million people

Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 million people
China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia

China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia
At UN, Israel defends Gaza hospital raid, UN rights chief says its explanation is vague

At UN, Israel defends Gaza hospital raid, UN rights chief says its explanation is vague
Britain vows - again - to reform social care, but no plan until 2028

Britain vows - again - to reform social care, but no plan until 2028
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers find solace in Greek monasteries

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers find solace in Greek monasteries
Gaza's Islamic Jihad says Israeli hostage tried to take own life
Gaza's Islamic Jihad says Israeli hostage tried to take own life
China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services

China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services
Gaza population down by 6% since start of war - Palestinian statistics bureau

Gaza population down by 6% since start of war - Palestinian statistics bureau
Brazil President Lula's CT scan shows improvement after surgeries earlier this month

Brazil President Lula's CT scan shows improvement after surgeries earlier this month
China seeks greater global cooperation on drug control

China seeks greater global cooperation on drug control
Dominique Pelicot won't appeal guilty verdict in mass rape trial, lawyer says

Dominique Pelicot won't appeal guilty verdict in mass rape trial, lawyer says
WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after strike

WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after strike
The words of former US President Jimmy Carter

The words of former US President Jimmy Carter
Israel PM Netanyahu is in good condition, fully conscious after successful prostate surgery, his office says

Israel PM Netanyahu is in good condition, fully conscious after successful prostate surgery, his office says
Gaza captors tortured hostages, including minors, Israeli report says

Gaza captors tortured hostages, including minors, Israeli report says
Israel's Netanyahu to have prostate removed after diagnosis of benign prostate enlargement

Israel's Netanyahu to have prostate removed after diagnosis of benign prostate enlargement
Haiti taps security minister to fill in as interim health minister after hospital reopening attack
Haiti taps security minister to fill in as interim health minister after hospital reopening attack
Global hunger monitor says famine in war-torn Sudan is spreading

Global hunger monitor says famine in war-torn Sudan is spreading
Lula rallies thousands in Brazil's Minas Gerais ahead of presidential run-off

Lula rallies thousands in Brazil's Minas Gerais ahead of presidential run-off
Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off
Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end Ghana's raw mineral exports

Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end Ghana's raw mineral exports
How far can a destination Wedding go?

How far can a destination Wedding go?
New Asia Forum targets $30 billion in investment at inaugural Bali gathering

New Asia Forum targets $30 billion in investment at inaugural Bali gathering
Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan

Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan
Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts

Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts
Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest

Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest
Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow

Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow
Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy

Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy
Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port

Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment

Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment
Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row

Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row
‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff

‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff
Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?

Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?
‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests

‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests
‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil

‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil
Colombia museum controversy sparks protests as riot police return to Bogota streets

Colombia museum controversy sparks protests as riot police return to Bogota streets
‘Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about’ - Trump demands new Ukraine negotiator

‘Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about’ - Trump demands new Ukraine negotiator
Europe’s political crises are exposing vulnerabilities its leaders have acknowledged for years: Opinion

Europe’s political crises are exposing vulnerabilities its leaders have acknowledged for years: Opinion
US tops Pakistan’s salt export markets by value

US tops Pakistan’s salt export markets by value
Global protests surge as more than 1,000 events are reported in one week

Global protests surge as more than 1,000 events are reported in one week
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil presidential debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil presidential debate
Brazil's electoral court threatens Meta with US$198,000 daily fine over election content

Brazil's electoral court threatens Meta with US$198,000 daily fine over election content
Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off

Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off
Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies of harsher strikes ahead of election

Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies of harsher strikes ahead of election
‘I truly felt your support’ - Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after cancer surgery

‘I truly felt your support’ - Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after cancer surgery
‘Brazil has no president’ - Flavio Bolsonaro challenges Lula at Sao Paulo rally

‘Brazil has no president’ - Flavio Bolsonaro challenges Lula at Sao Paulo rally
‘We want water, not poison’ - Guadalajara protests end in fires and vandalism

‘We want water, not poison’ - Guadalajara protests end in fires and vandalism
19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga Puja crowd crush

19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga Puja crowd crush