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Russia designates author Boris Akunin ‘terrorist and extremist’
The popular novelist has criticised Russia's war on Ukraine and previously called Vladimir Putin a 'deranged dictator'.
Death and fear among civilians in NW Syria amid Assad regime’s bombardment
Multiple people were killed in Idlib and towns in the western countryside of Aleppo in shelling over the weekend.
Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
A landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex couples under some circumstances.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan delivers AI-generated speech to campaign from prison
In a first in Pakistan, jailed ex-PM's party uses audio clip made by artificial intelligence during a virtual rally.
EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law
European Commission says platform breached content moderation rules under EU Digital Services Act.
Sky-high inflation takes a toll on mental health in Argentina
Argentina has the highest per-capita rate of psychologists in the world. Many are reporting a spike in economic anxiety.
Sudan: When it is ‘maximalist’ to demand fighters vacate civilian homes
Foreign mediation in Sudan is failing because it continues to be misguided and based on flawed assumptions.
Captives mistakenly killed by Israeli troops left SOS signs in Hebrew
The killing of the three men sparks intense outcry in Israel and raises concerns about its military's wartime conduct.
Who is Mallika Sagar, the IPL’s first female auctioneer?
Sagar is set to break new ground as the first female auctioneer to wield the gavel at the IPL 2024 auction.
Norwegian tanker attacked in Red Sea from Houthi-controlled Yemen
US navy destroyer rushes to aid the targeted vessel amid spate of missile attacks threatening key trade route.