Society

Paris mayoral race tests support for green transformation

Mexico's heartthrob security minister now available as miniature doll, shirtless or dressed as Batman

Israel drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Gaza detainee

Morocco plans repatriation of IS-linked citizens from Iraq, official says

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises use of Mandarin language

Senegal doubles maximum penalty for same-sex activity to 10 years' jail

Trump's portrayal of migrants as criminals may incite hate crimes, UN racism body warns

Israel sees no certainty Iran’s government will fall despite war

Pope laments death of children in Iran war, pledges closeness to Lebanon

Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for Somalis

Australia to grant visa to five Iranian women soccer players after Trump appeal

Two right-wing politicians lead in Peru's presidential race, but most are undecided, poll says

Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence

Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power

Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church

Anglican conservative bloc calls for boycott of Canterbury leadership

Australia complains to China after encounter between military helicopters

New Zealand’s ruling party plunges in polls, PM Luxon rules out resigning

India's tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war

French appeals court lowers charges against police officer facing trial for killing of teenager

Joy of UK's Iranian diaspora turning to fear as conflict rocks homeland

Conservative Anglicans challenge Archbishop of Canterbury with rival leadership

China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system

Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say

Australian far-right senator censured over 'inflammatory' Muslim comments

Residents protest as authorities burn cash left on ground by Bolivian plane crash

Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives

Russia suspends flights to Iran and Israel

Dancing robots bring support, company to Barcelona elderly

UK reviewing military flight records in latest Epstein probe

Warmer winters leave Pakistan festival on thin ice

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

Chicago honors Rev. Jesse Jackson with lineup of memorial events

Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings

Brazil Supreme Court panel convicts plotters of Marielle Franco's assassination

OpenAI's ban of Canada school shooting suspect's account raises scrutiny of other online activity

Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says