Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia
Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91 The French star reshaped post-war cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and, later, far-right politics.…
Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote
In Pictures Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote A global roundup of some of last week’s events. People wearing traditional Ukrainian clothing take part…
UN’s Amina Mohammed: Why women pay the highest price in war
From Sudan to Gaza, impunity for violence against women is fuelling conflict worldwide, the UN’s deputy chief warns.
Defence spending has “fundamentally rebalanced” NATO
“All NATO allies were spending 2 percent but now he wanted to raise the bar to …”
Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata
News Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata Libyan soldiers carry the flag-draped caskets of Libya’s army Chief of Staff Mohammed Al-Haddad and other officials who were…
Video: Myanmar’s military holds first election since 2021 coup
Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win
Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties. A voter…
Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report
Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel is using collective punishment to crush reporting of its genocidal war in Gaza.…
Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship
In Pictures Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition. Afghan men enthusiastically cheer during the…