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 […]

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution | Women's Rights News French lawmakers approve bill in a 780-72 vote at an exceptional joint session of Parliament. French lawmakers have approved a bill that […]

Jeff Bezos topples Elon Musk to reclaim title of world’s richest man Bezos has gained $23bn in 2024, while Musk has lost $31bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Jeff Bezos has dethroned Elon […]

UN rights chief says ‘powder keg’ Gaza could ignite wider war Volker Turk says it is essential to avoid conflagration of conflict, which could have repercussions for region and beyond. United Nations human […]

A Vision of Justice: Chile’s first blind senator An Indigenous mother rises in Chilean politics when she is caught in the crossfire of a polarised nation. On her way to work, Fabiola […]

South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions. South Korea has said it […]

Around 170 People Executed in Burkina Faso Attacks, Regional Official Says The West African Sahel nation has been struggling to contain armed groups for a decade. Around 170 people were “executed” in attacks on […]

Red Bull F1 team ‘will explode’ amid Christian Horner controversy Driver Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, claims Red Bull is ‘in danger of being torn apart’ if Horner stays on as team princ […]

Haiti police unions plead for help as armed gangs storm main prison Police issue urgent appeal for help as they struggle to hold back gangs trying to storm the prison in a major escalation of […]

Saving Baboo the baby tiger: Inside Pakistan’s zoo-turned-rescue centre Islamabad, Pakistan – From the outside, one might assume that the former premises of Marghazar Zoo are now deserted. A dilapidated ticket o […]

Seven killed in Russian Drone Attack on Odesa Apartment Block Separate attacks killed an additional three people in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges the West to deliver more air defences. A Russian drone […]