Tens of thousands of Palestinians evacuate Rafah as aid agencies warn food is running out
An estimated 300,000 Palestinians have now left Rafah, as Israel vows to go ahead with its planned offensive in the face off international pressure.
Evacuations as fierce fighting rages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Russia touts gains
Thousands of Ukrainian villagers are evacuated as fierce fighting rages into a second day on the fringes of Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region.
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Seven months into this war, Israeli authorities have not eliminated Hamas, they have not freed the hostages and they have not restored national security.
Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after complaint from female staffer
Dutch artist Joost Klein is kicked out of from the Eurovision Song Contest following a complaint made by a female member of the production crew, the European Broadcasting Union says.
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A lively propaganda anthem glorifying Kim Jong Un as the "Friendly Father" of the country is meant to help shape a softer image for the dictator and it's been massively popular around the world.
'We thank Australia': UN General Assembly votes in favour of full Palestinian membership
Australia votes "yes" to a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on Friday backing a Palestinian bid to become a full member of the organisation by recognising it as qualified to join.
Michael Cohen has destroyed his life trying to put Donald Trump in jail. Here's why he flipped on his former boss
Michael Cohen was once Trump's personal attorney and said he would "take a bullet" for his boss, so what happened to make him flip?
Japan proposes to start hunting fin whales, reigniting debate over whale meat and cultural traditions
Japan proposes a plan to allow the hunting of large fin whales around its coast, sparking backlash from environmental groups.
Analysis by Jade Macmillan
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As the US president threatens to pull back on his support for Israel, his election opponent makes headlines for very different reasons as Stormy Daniels appears in court.
Timor-Leste has banned anyone from practising martial arts. Here's why
Large sections of the community support a ban, hoping it will help put a stop to violence, but martial arts leaders and advocates are outraged.
'It's so shameful': Seasonal workers, tourists stranded as Air Vanuatu enters voluntary liquidation
Ernst & Young confirms it has taken control of the airline after the Vanuatu government appointed it as voluntary liquidator of the company.
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