Blog
Russia steps up bombardment of Ukraine’s capital
Five people, including a teenage girl, were injured in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv.
Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake
Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month.
Opposition celebrations in Senegal as Faye takes early election lead
Supporters of the leading opposition candidate have been celebrating in Senegal.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 171
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a draft ceasefire resolution at 10am New York time.
US and Japan to strengthen military ties as they eye China
Reports suggest US operations in East Asia are set to be seriously upgraded.
Moscow theatre attack suspects show signs of beating in court
Four men accused of participating in the ISIL-claimed attack on a Moscow theatre have appeared in court.
Kamala Harris says an assault by Israel in Rafah would be a ‘huge mistake’
The US vice president says that it would be a ‘huge mistake’ to move into the city in southern Gaza.
Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn
The fast bowler has come out of retirement and made himself available for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Brazil races to the rescue as storm death toll rises
Floods and landslides follow record heatwave that saw the heat index soar above 62 degrees Celsius (143.6F).
Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack
Manila says confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and caused severe damage to its vessel.