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Stranded survivors in Nepal cross raging Trishuli River using zip line
Survivors in relief camps in Nepal are struggling to get basic commodities like food and medicine
Israel releases Lebanese civilian, says five prisoners will be freed
The prisoner, identified as Malek Ghazi, is the first Lebanese citizen held by Israel to be set free since talks began.
Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops
Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
What’s behind the vote-by-mail controversy in the US?
As midterm elections approach in November, a legal battle is ensuing over attempts to regulate mail-in voting.
Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio acquitted in sex-tape sharing case
In an unrelated incident, Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Asencio over a drink driving conviction.
Deadpool-Wolverine derby in the offing as Hugh Jackman targets Norwich City
After Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds's purchase of Wrexham, his Wolverine costar could land Championship rivals Norwich.
20 million children a year face online sexual abuse, UNICEF says
More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms, the UN children’s agency reports.
Billionaire Leon Black sues US congressional panel over Epstein subpoena
Lawyer accuses House panel investigating sex offender of 'fishing expedition' as lawmaker calls for contempt charges.
How much oil is going through Hormuz? How data doesn’t match US claims
Trump says the US is helping around 30 ships cross the waterway daily, but ship-tracking data suggests it's fewer.
Panama Canal restricts traffic amid Hormuz crisis: Why this matters
Limits on the number of vessels in the canal could create shipping delays and increase freight costs.
Five killed, dozens more feared dead in boat adrift off Canary Islands
Spanish migrant NGO says more than 80 people likely perished on the boat that left The Gambia 27 days ago.
Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why?
Three intelligence officers were wounded in shootout that Zelenskyy has described as 'absolutely disgraceful'.
Who are the ‘Hilltop Girls’ behind Israel’s ‘soft settlement’ strategy?
They're not carrying out pogroms, but are nonetheless setting the stage for land grabs by Israeli settlers.
Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions
Explosions and gunfire rock Baidoa as armed groups strike during South West State's political tensions.
Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift
From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s war from space.
Kais Saied’s economic experiment has failed Tunisia
Saied’s promised path to self-reliance has deepened Tunisia’s economic crisis rather than resolving it.
Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football’s free agents?
Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United stars, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho among post-deadline free agents.
UEFA opens disciplinary case against Fenerbahce’s Guendouzi and Greenwood
Guendouzi and Greenwood made provocative gestures towards the Lyon supporters after their Champions League playoff.
Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?
The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
Kenya’s aviation strike is over, but the dispute is far from settled
Years of wrangling over pay, union recognition and collective bargaining are now back on the negotiating table.
UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decades
The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know
Abu Safia, who has been under custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.
Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football
The 40-year-old scored 73 goals in 151 appearances, making him Bosnia's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer.
Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts
Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and political opportunities.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat
Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
Yair Netanyahu, Israeli PM’s son, angers UK right over Falklands comment
Accusing the UK government of ‘hypocrisy’, Yair Netanyahu backs Argentina’s claims to the British-held Falkland Islands.
Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower?
The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.
EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine
EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military support for Ukraine.