Israel union calls general strike after hostage deaths
Monday’s walkout comes as the government faces calls to get a deal to free the remaining Gaza captives. Read More
German far right heading for vote win in east – exit poll
Germany’s anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany is on course for victory in the state of Thuringia, an exit poll suggests. Read More
Gaza polio vaccine rollout starts well, UN says
The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza. Read More
Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding
Intense floods are battering the West African country – so far at least 179 people have died. Read More
Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation
The US presidential hopeful appeared to signal his support, placing him at odds with other Republicans. Read More
No survivors in Russian tourist helicopter crash
The helicopter was carrying 22 people, most of them tourists, when it disappeared from radar on Saturday. Read More
Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest
Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest. Read More
Israel says bodies of six Hamas hostages recovered
US President Joe Biden confirms an American citizen was among them, expressing his outrage. Read More
Far-right AfD eyes big gains in German elections
The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is expected to perform strongly in Saxony and Thuringia. Read More
Thailand wages war against ‘alien’ tilapia fish
The invasive blackchin tilapia has spread to 17 provinces, threatening agriculture. Read More