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Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas ‘mastermind’ in Gaza?
Some call the Hamas leader with an Israeli target on his back a psychopath, others a pragmatist once open to peace.
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava, smoke after weeks of earthquakes
Eruption on Reykjanes peninsula in southwest takes place following evacuation of thousands from nearby town.
Japanese prosecutors raid ruling party offices amid slush fund scandal
Prosecutors allege Liberal Democratic Party factions failed to report fundraising proceeds.
‘A nice feeling’: Sri Lanka basks in tourism surge after four-year crisis
Bomb attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka's tourism. Now, visitors are returning.
US announces 10-nation force to counter Houthi attacks in Red Sea
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says coalition will include Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, UK and other countries.
India’s Manisha Kalyan: From a village in Punjab to European football
The 22-year-old golden girl of Indian football has been marked as one for the future by her coach and experts.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 664
As the war enters its 664th day, these are the main developments.
Texas governor signs law allowing arrest of suspected illegal migrants
Republican Greg Abbott claims US President Joe Biden has left state to 'fend for itself' as he signs controversial bill.
More than 100 people killed in earthquake in northwest China
The shallow 6.2 magnitude quake struck near the border of Gansu and Qinghai, sending people rushing onto the streets.
Iceland volcano erupts weeks after thousands evacuated from nearby town
Iceland has been on high alert for an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense seismic activity.