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US Senator Dianne Feinstein dies at 90
Tributes pour in from US lawmakers after news of the death of Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the US Senate.
Qatar mediates opening of Gaza-Israel crossing as protests end
Border opened after demonstrations by Palestinian workers with an informal agreement Qatar helped mediate, envoy says.
At least five killed as another blast hits Pakistan on prophet’s birthday
Two killed in explosion at mosque in Hangu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province shortly after the Balochistan bombing.
EU’s Mediterranean, southern European leaders meet in Malta on migration
The summit comes after the UN says 2,500 people had perished or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean this year.
A dozen soldiers killed after rebel attack in southwest Niger
The deaths come as former colonial power France prepares to withdraw a counterinsurgency force stationed in the country.
Harry Potter actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82
Irish actor known for playing Albus Dumbledore died after becoming ill with pneumonia, family statement says.
‘Incredibly sad day’: Teen arrested in England after felling ancient tree
The tree stood for nearly 200 years next to the Roman landmark Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Blast at rally to mark prophet birthday in Pakistan kills 15, wounds dozens
Powerful 'suicide' bomb explodes at rally celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad in southwest Pakistan.
US sues Tesla over alleged ‘pervasive racial’ abuse against Black workers
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, compensation and an order that Tesla curb racism at its plant in California.
Malawi’s populist crackdown on refugees betrays its legacy
Forcing refugees into an overcrowded camp deprives children of schooling and hurts the local economy.