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Israeli attack on Gaza hospital tent camp kills displaced Palestinians
Several Palestinians have been killed and some injured in an Israeli attack on tents housing forcibly displaced people.
Chinese military video shows major drill around Taiwan
The Chinese military has released video showing its forces conducting a mock operation against Taiwan.
‘Burned and charred bodies’ as Israel hits tents at central Gaza hospital
Videos from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital show rescuers scrambling to save people as they struggle to contain a major fire.
Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa?
The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 962
As the war enters its 962nd day, these are the main developments.
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich breaks women’s marathon world record in Chicago
Chepngetich wins the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, dedicating the record to Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash.
Zelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war
Ukraine's president says his country and allies need to evolve their response in light of Russia's deepening alliance.
Poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says
Low-income countries still poorer than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds.
Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential race, polls suggest
Democratic and Republican nominees locked in dead heat with less than a month until vote, according to new polling.
‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik
The city of Solo is the centre of the country's batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.