Australians trapped in New Caledonia barricaded in accommodation for five days as violence spreads
The first of the extra 1,000 security personnel France is sending to New Caledonia have started to arrive amid riots that have killed five people and injured hundreds more, with the French government saying a state of emergency has started to calm things in the Pacific territory.
Rapper Toomaj Salehi's courage to speak out has won him fans all over the world. Now he's facing the death penalty
Rapper Toomaj Salehi is facing the death penalty for using his music to draw attention to the actions of the Iranian government. Now artists and activists from around the world are trying to save him.
Brazil announced as host of 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
It will be the first time a South American nation has hosted the women's football tournament, preferred by FIFA over a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
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analysis:Why, to some, the shooting of Slovakia’s love-or-loathe PM came as no surprise
This week's assassination attempt on Slovakia's PM Robert Fico has shone a light on deep political divisions in the country, but there could also be a lesson for several other world leaders in the attack.
Slovakian PM Fico stable after surgery but condition 'very serious', man charged with attempted murder
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a "very serious" but stable condition, a hospital official says, after he was shot five times, as a man is charged with attempted murder over Wednesday's attack.
Xi and Putin pledge closer ties, discuss 'political solution' to war in Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive US behaviour and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties.
From face-swapping to chatbots — here's how South-East Asia's scammers are using AI tools
AI tools such as face-swapping and chatbots are being used by South-East Asia's crime syndicates to make their scams more efficient and effective. However, some operations appear to be having less success with the new tech than others.
One man killed in clash with Israeli troops during 'Nakba Day' commemorations in the West Bank
One man has been killed by Israeli troops and another has been injured as Palestinians gathered to commemorate "Nakba Day" in the West Bank.
Police officer dies in New Caledonia riots after being shot in the head, as France declares a state of emergency
Four people have now died in the unrest, with French officials saying a police officer died from a gunshot wound.
Assassination attempt on 'polarising' leader Robert Fico came after years of controversy
All but the most keen political buffs abroad will be hearing the name Robert Fico for the first time right now, and for all the wrong reasons.
Indonesia is sending 13.5 tonnes of salt into clouds near area devastated by fatal flash flooding
At least 67 people have been killed in flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra, prompting authorities to deploy a method typically used to fuel rainfall in drought-stricken areas.
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