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‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president
Anura Kumara Dissanayake's call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.
‘Big threats’: Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats from Iran
Intelligence officials warn Republican presidential hopeful of 'real and specific threats from Iran', his campaign says.
Pakistan retain Shan Masood as Test cricket captain despite poor record
Pakistan have lost all five Tests under Masood's captaincy, including a shock home series loss against Bangladesh.
Zelenskyy tells UN that Russia must be ‘forced into peace’
Ukrainian president stresses Russia, which invaded in February 2022, has been the 'sole aggressor' of the war.
China says test-launched ICBM with ‘dummy warhead’ into Pacific
First public test-launch of missile likely to raise concerns about China's nuclear build-up.
Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January
Activists hail 'monumental step' as Thai king signs the country's marriage-equality bill into law.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 943
As the war enters its 943rd day, these are the main developments.
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years for fraud
The former CEO of Alameda Research served as a key prosecution witness against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Marcellus Williams executed in Missouri despite conviction doubts
The 55-year-old was convicted in 2003 over the killing of Lisha Gayle in what appeared to be a burglary gone wrong.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah says senior leader killed amid Israeli bombardment
Lebanese armed group confirms death of Ibrahim Muhammad Qubaisi hours after Israel said he was targeted in air strike.