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Iran vows to punish Israel for deadly strike on embassy annex
Iran warned arch foe Israel on Tuesday that it will punish an air strike that killed seven Revolutionary Guards, two of them generals, at its consular annex in Damascus.
Trial set for alleged leaders of German coup plot
The alleged ringleaders of a suspected far-right plot to attack the German parliament and overthrow the government will go on trial in Frankfurt starting in May, a court said Tuesday.
Ukrainian war damage claims system launches
Ukrainians can enter claims for damages to their property as a result of Russia's invasion via a new mechanism launched on Tuesday, with officials expecting as many as 10 million requests overall.
Hong Kong stocks rally on mixed day in Asia, Europe advances
Hong Kong stocks rallied Tuesday as traders returned from an extended weekend break to forecast-beating Chinese factory data that lifted hopes for the world's number-two economy, though other Asian markets were mixed.
Hong Kong leads Asian markets higher, traders assess Fed rate plans
Hong Kong stocks rallied Tuesday as traders returned from an extended weekend break to forecast-beating Chinese factory data that lifted hopes for the world's number-two economy.
Thai same-sex marriage bill passes first reading
The Thai senate passed the first reading of a bill to legalise same-sex marriage on Tuesday, taking the kingdom another step closer to becoming the first Southeast Asian country to recognise marriage equality.
Strike in Gaza kills seven aid workers unloading food
A US-based charity said Tuesday it was pausing its Gaza aid operations after seven of its staff were killed in a "targeted Israeli strike" as they unloaded desperately needed food aid delivered by sea from Cyprus.
Iran says 7 Guards killed in Israel strike on Syria consulate
Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Damascus on Monday, Syrian and Iranian officials said, with a top Revolutionary Guard commander among seven members the force said were killed.
'Dust and scorpions': Inside Iraq's crumbling school system
In a small village in central Iraq, children cram into dilapidated classrooms in a converted farmhouse with open-air toilets, a symptom of how education has been neglected in the oil-rich but war-weary country.
Colombia's cocaine canyon: the guerrilla turf impeding peace
Bright green coca plantations blanket the mountains along the narrow Micay canyon, the heartland of Colombia's holdout guerrillas who rule their fiefdom like a mini-state.
Several aid workers killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
An Israeli strike killed several people delivering food aid to the besieged Gaza Strip on Monday, their organisation said, with the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory reporting that four of them were foreigners.
NATO at 75 is stronger -- but also under threat
The NATO military alliance marks its 75th anniversary on Thursday, reinvigorated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- but menaced by the growing threat from Moscow and the spectre of Donald Trump.
Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case
Embattled former US president Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case Monday, a court document showed, avoiding payment of a $454 million penalty while his case winds through the appeals process.
North Korea fires medium-range ballistic missile
North Korea fired a medium-range ballistic missile on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a spate of banned weapons tests by Kim Jong Un's regime this year.
Blinken in Paris for talks on Ukraine, Gaza
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Demonstrators vow to 'save Israel' from Netanyahu in new protests
Thousands of angry Israelis took to the streets on Monday for the third consecutive night to demand Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quit -- and the demonstrators say they are not going away.
Last survivor of Pearl Harbor battleship sinking dies
The last survivor of the USS Arizona, the battleship that was sunk in the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died aged 102, the charity honoring victims of the attack said Monday.
Abortion rights amendment can be on the ballot: Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court agreed on Monday to allow an abortion rights amendment to be on the ballot in the state in November, in the latest legal tussle over an issue Democrats are championing in an election year.
Iran guards say 7 members killed in Israel strike on Syria consular annex
Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Damascus Monday, Syrian and Iranian officials said, with a top Revolutionary Guard commander among seven members the force said were killed, amid worsening regional tensions.
In April Fools' joke, Trump says he is suspending his campaign
You might argue it's a cruel joke no matter what side of American politics you fall on: Donald Trump sent a message to supporters Monday that appeared to announce he was suspending his reelection campaign, but it turned out to be an April Fools' fundraising bid.
Israeli strike destroys Iran consular annex in Syria, state media says
Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Damascus Monday, Syrian and Iranian officials said, with a top Revolutionary Guard commander among eight reported to have been killed amid worsening regional tensions.
Guards among 8 reported killed in Israeli strike on Iran consular annex in Syria
Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Syria on Monday, killing and wounding everyone inside, Damascus said as Iranian state TV reported a Revolutionary Guards commander among the dead.
Guards among 8 reported killed as Israel strikes Iran consular annex in Syria
Israeli strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Syria on Monday, killing and wounding everyone inside, Damascus said, as Iranian state TV reported a Revolutionary Guards commander among the dead.
8 killed as Israel strikes Iran embassy annex in Damascus: monitor
Israeli strikes hit an Iranian consulate annex in Syria's capital Monday, state media said, amid rising regional tensions due to the Gaza war, as a war monitor reported eight people were killed.
Turkish opposition sees spring in the air after Erdogan drubbing
Turkish opposition candidates and voters were celebrating Monday, a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party suffered a stinging defeat at municipal elections at the hands of the centre-left CHP.
6 killed as Israel strikes Iran embassy annex in Damascus: monitor
Israeli strikes hit an Iranian embassy annex building in Syria's capital Monday, state media said, as a war monitor reported six people were killed in the building.
UK says Channel crossings on small boats hit a record this winter
Channel arrivals on small boats to the UK hit a record in the first quarter of 2024 with a nearly 42 percent rise over last year, the interior ministry said Monday.
France wants 'clear message' from China to Russia over Ukraine war
France's top diplomat said on Monday that Paris wants China to send "clear messages" to its strategic ally Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing.
Erdogan sees 'turning point' for Turkey after poll drubbing
Turkey was at a "turning point" Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after the opposition fighting his two-decade rule swept municipal elections in Istanbul, the country's emblematic megapolis, and other major cities.
France seeking 'clear message' from China to Russia over Ukraine war
France's top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send "clear messages" to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing.
France wants China to send 'clear message' to Russia over Ukraine war
France's top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send "clear messages" to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing.
Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis
Germany on Monday became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations.