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Israel bombs ‘military targets’ in southern Syria, outside Damascus
The Israeli military conducts air raids on what it described as military bases and command centres.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,098
Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up 'ownership' of the continent.
Returning to the front line in Ukraine
Displaced Ukrainians must choose between scarce resources in exile or unsafe frontline areas with inadequate services.
South Korea birthrate rises for the first time in nine years
The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect.
Several feared killed as Sudan army plane crashes near capital Khartoum
Deadly crash, attributed by sources to technical reasons, comes as military makes advances in central Sudan against RSF.
A Gaza mother’s heartbreak as her son’s release is postponed
On Saturday, Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, plunging Najat into despair. Yet her hope lives on.
Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war
Defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed over the years.
Chile declares state of emergency as blackout plunges country into darkness
Chilean authorities say largest outage in years caused by transmission line failure.