Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul
More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down. Read More
Deadly clashes in Syria’s Druze areas raise fears of widening unrest
The sectarian violence involving Islamist factions, security forces and Druze gunmen is another sign of the fragile security situation. Read More
Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal
What this will and won’t change for US assistance to Ukraine, three years into the war. Read More
Football-loving Brazilian nun, world’s oldest person, dies at 116
Born on 8 June 1908 in southern Brazil, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas dedicated her life to God and teaching. Read More
Robert De Niro shows support for transgender daughter
“I don’t know what the big deal is,” says the US Hollywood actor. Read More
Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line
The famously punctual train service was suspended for almost two hours. Read More
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings
India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind the Kashmir attack, which Islamabad denies. Read More
Kenyan MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in Nairobi
The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say. Read More
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows
Thousands of reservists have joined calls to end the Gaza war and bring the remaining hostages back. Read More
Rare for alleged poisonous mushroom killer to host lunch, husband says
Three people died in hospital after being poisoned with death cap mushrooms. Read More