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Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 85
South Africa files case of genocide against Israel, as attacks continue in Palestine and Lebanon – here is the latest.
Veiled rebellion: Female medical students go underground in Afghanistan
One year ago, the Taliban told women they couldn’t study medicine. Now, some are doing it in secret.
Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa amid tight Israeli curbs
Israel restricts Palestinians’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque for 12th Friday in a row.
Russia launches “most massive aerial attack” since start of war in Ukraine
Russia launches one of its largest nights of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine since the start of war
Argentina announces that it will not join BRICS bloc
The move is the latest shift in economic and foreign policy by newly elected hard-right President Javier Milei.
What’s behind recent coups in Africa?
Overthrow of leaders in Niger and Gabon has been met by international condemnation but celebrations at home.
South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza
Israel, which has been accused of meting out collective punishment on Palestinians, rejects the case at the UN court.
Poland says Russian missile briefly entered its airspace
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says organisation is 'monitoring the situation' as Poland says it has confirmed incident.
Tens of thousands forced to flee again as Israel expands Gaza offensive
Israel intensifies air and ground offensive in central Gaza forcing displaced Palestinians to flee again towards south.
US opioid crisis: Hope for new approach as naloxone machines spread in 2023
Vending machines with free overdose-reversal drugs are being embraced across US, but misconceptions remain a hurdle.