Luis Montenegro claims victory for Portugal’s centre-right in snap polls Democratic Alliance edged ahead of incumbent Socialists in nail-biting count that saw far-right surge. Luis Montenegro, the leader of […]

US military airlifts some embassy personnel from Haiti, bolsters security The US operation comes amid gang violence that threatens to bring down the government and has led thousands to flee their homes. The US […]

Is­rael’s War on Gaza: List of Key Events, Day 156 The Palestinian Ministry of Health says famine in northern Gaza has reached dangerous levels with 25 people dying of hunger and […]

US opens criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout Investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing’s safety record following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors in the U […]

India blast their way past Bazball to seal Test series win against England India win the fifth and final Test in three days to take the series against England 3-1 as Bazball is questioned again. India maintained […]

Aid Airdrop Kills Five People in Gaza Five people were killed and several injured after a parachute landing a humanitarian airdrop failed to open, bringing a pallet crashing down into […]

British police officer named in Chris Kaba murder pleads not guilty Judge lifts officer Martyn Blake’s anonymity because there are no ‘immediate’ threats to his safety. A British police officer, named for t […]

Indonesian single mother makes ends meet as autorickshaw driver Her three-year-old daughter at her side, single mother Ekawati plies Jakarta’s notorious traffic in her three-wheeled autorickshaw, making ends m […]

Hong Kong government releases draft new national security law New bill includes lengthy prison terms for offences such as treason and longer sentences for acts deemed to be sedition. Hong […]

MH370 went missing 10 years ago. An Indonesian family hopes it can be found Medan, Indonesia – Herlina Panjaitan has not changed her mobile phone number since her son, 25-year-old Firman Chandra Siregar, went missing 10 y […]

Haiti extends state of emergency as violence and displacement soar Haitians have been plunged into a deepening crisis, as gang violence forces thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses and schools to […]

Gaza Ceasefire Talks End in Cairo With ‘No Substantial Answer or Solution’ Hamas says negotiations to continue next week even as Israel ‘thwarts’ deal to secure 40-day truce before Ramadan. Hamas says its del […]

Rust armourer convicted for involuntary manslaughter in Baldwin shooting Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty in the fatal shooting by actor Alec Baldwin of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. A weapons […]

FM Wang Yi insists China ‘force for peace’; defends Russian ties Speaking at a rare press conference in Beijing, Wang Yi calls for peace talks to bring two-year-old Ukraine conflict to an end. China’s F […]

Ayotzinapa protesters knock down door of Mexico’s presidential palace Demonstrators used a truck to ram the palace door, as part of a protest for justice in the case of 43 missing student teachers. A group of […]

Trump’s Gaza Comments Highlight Tough Choice for Peace-Supporting US Voters Former president’s rhetoric shows voters seeking to punish Joe Biden for backing Israel face dilemma in upcoming election. Donald Trump h […]

Haiti gang leader warns of civil war unless PM Ariel Henry steps down Thousands have fled since gangs began a coordinated campaign to push Henry from power. Jimmy Cherizier, the Haitian gang leader behind a […]

‘Left behind’ families look to ICC for Philippines drug war justice Manila, Philippines — Ephraim Escudero had been missing for five days when a neighbour showed his family a news clipping. The bodies of two u […]

EU proposes major defence boost as it eyes Russia and Trump Bloc moves to strengthen defence sector in face of Russian aggression and prospect of weakened US support. European Union officials have […]

Panama blocks ex-president Martinelli from election Tribunal disqualifies Martinelli’s candidacy over 10-year prison sentence for money laundering received last year. Panama’s electoral tri […]