Analysis by Eric Tlozek
analysis:'There's only been losers and we need to cut our losses': How does Israel actually end this war?
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.
'Best K-pop since Gangnam style': North Korea's propaganda anthem is a 'banger' and it's going off on social media
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
analysis:Biden's red line, Trump's make-or-break moment and a brain worm: US politics takes some unusual turns
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.
'The hallmarks of organised crime': What we don't know about the murder of two brothers in Mexico
Disappearances are not uncommon in Mexico. But in their haste to close the case of murdered surfers Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad, local authorities leave a lot of questions unanswered.
'Powerful symbolic move': What we know about the US halt on heavy bomb supplies to Israel
The US acknowledges its 2,000-pound bombs cause civilian deaths in Gaza and will pause supply on a shipment of the heavy weapons to Israel over concerns about their use in Rafah.
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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.
England legend Jimmy Anderson to retire from Test cricket
Jimmy Anderson, the highest Test wicket-taker of any seam bowler in history, will retire later this year, after England's first Test at Lord's.
Prince William says Kate is 'doing well', in rare public comment about the princess's condition
The Princess of Wales stepped away from public duties in March after announcing she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
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It may have only been a preseason game, but a crowd nearly three times larger than what the Indiana Fever averaged last year was on hand to see WNBA number-one draft pick Caitlin Clark hit the court at home for the first time.
Emotional Mbappé announces PSG exit ahead of expected move to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé confirms what the football world was long expecting to hear, announcing he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a widely expected move to Real Madrid.