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Israeli soldiers taunt Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint
Israeli soldiers can be heard taunting Palestinian women and children as they passed by a checkpoint
Rolex to diamonds: What’s landed Pakistan’s Imran Khan a 14-year jail term?
The ex-PM denies he profited from the sale of 'state gifts' but prosecution says their value was concealed.
Kenya declares cult an ‘organised criminal group’ after starvation deaths
The authorities' declaration comes as cult leader Mackenzie faces charges of murder, child torture and "terrorism".
Russia lawmakers pass bill to confiscate assets of those who discredit army
It allows seizure of money, valuables, other assets of those convicted of spreading 'false information' about military.
Ukraine war critic submits bid to challenge Putin for Russia’s presidency
Putin win seen as forgone conclusion, but Boris Nadezhdin’s opposition to the war has won him significant support.
Thousands of protesting farmers have France’s government in a bind
Pressure mounts on government to end crisis as farmers intensify protests and block traffic with convoys of tractors.
Lagos ban on styrofoam and plastics brings applause and concern
Climate benefits of the plastic ban may be offset by the impact on vendors, waste collectors and the informal economy.
Houthis threaten more attacks against Western warships
Unbowed after joint US-UK attacks on Yemen, the Iran-backed group warns of continued attacks in Red Sea.
Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution
Constitutional Court says party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to 'overthrow the monarchy'.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 117
Israel confirms flooding tunnels with seawater, the UN rallies to resume UNRWA funding.