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Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people
Police say the fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in the city of Manado killed 16 and wounded three others.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404
These are the key developments from day 1,404 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
China to stage drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces
Beijing to impose sea, air restrictions for 10 hours starting at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday in five zones around Taiwan.
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles
Kim urges 'unlimited and sustained' development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.
Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader
Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.
Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16
Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.
US President Trump says Russia-Ukraine truce talks in ‘final stages’
Peace deal nearly finalised 'that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody', says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.
When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate
Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown
Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in the men's rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.
Syria protests live: Deadly clashes erupt as hundreds demonstrate
Hundreds of people take to the streets in Tartous and Latakia to demand the release of former soldiers.

