Afghanistan shock Australia to keep semi-final hopes alive
Afghanistan claim historic first win over Australia to keep their hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals alive. Read More
Giant anti-government protest rally grips Tel Aviv
Video shows scuffles and people being arrested as police – some on horseback – tried to move protesters off the city’s main highway. Read More
India exam chief sacked after outcry over marks
The key examination for medical colleges has been mired in allegations of paper leaks and fraud. Read More
Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep
The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol. Read More
Iranian rapper’s death sentence overturned
The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022. Read More
Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier
Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack. Read More
South-east Turkey fire kills 12 and injures dozens
The flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin. Read More
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukrainian power grid
Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy network for a second time this week. Read More
Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites
The health minister orders hospitals to stock anti-venom after a wave of deadly bites in rural areas. Read More
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says
Two attacks on what Israel called Hamas infrastructure killed at least 38 people, the Palestinian group says. Read More