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As the war enters its 561st day, these are the main developments.

Bongo's release follows after General Brice Oligui Nguema sworn in as Gabon's new head of state.

More than 1,400 lots of what the singer called his 'exquisite clutter' are up for auction at Sotheby's in London.

Mexico has become latest Latin American country to join the 'green' wave, a movement to loosen abortion restrictions.

The ruling is a win for the Biden administration, which sued the state over floating barriers criticised by Mexico.

The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.

The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.

The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.

The incident, captured on a video shared on social media, sparked anger across the maritime country.

Head of Sudan's army officially dissolves Rapid Support Forces, who he has been fighting since April.

Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.

UN special rapporteur says he is 'deeply disturbed' by migrant workers' accounts of abuse and exploitation in Canada.

Scientists have unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur named Fujianvenator prodigiosus.

Tamir Pardo becomes latest former senior official to claim Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid.

Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said possible drone parts were discovered near border between Romania and Ukraine.

Ruling means upcoming civil trial will concern only how much more Donald Trump has to pay E Jean Carroll.

The election tribunal rejected opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory.

Child among 16 killed in Russian attack in Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian officials say; no immediate comment by Russia.

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says Xi skipping G20 summit has nothing to do with ties with New Delhi.

Washington accuses paramilitary group's deputy commander and top general in West Darfur of human rights violations.

The UN health agency says many countries stopped reporting COVID data and called for more vaccinations and surveillance.

The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.

Prosecutor's office says the footballer filed the case against the football chief on Tuesday.

Governor of Rio Grande do Sul says death toll from extratropical cyclone is state's highest due to a climate event.

As 1973 coup still reverberates, a man is pushing for full history of US role in Augusto Pinochet's rise and fall.

Severe rainstorms lash parts of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, prompting floods and landslides.

Russia allegedly targeted the city of Kostiantynivka, killing and wounding many, Ukrainian officials say.

Al-Zawiya's caves shelter Syrian families whose homes have been under attack as regime forces hound Idlib.

Human rights lawyer who plans to file complaint says 15-year-old was asked to leave school for wearing Japanese garment.

Colonists continue to steal from Dr King's messages and memory to advance the system he was killed for opposing.

Power politics in Tunisia in the 1970s and Prime Minister Hedi Nouira's battle to bring prosperity to his country.

J&J, Pfizer charged South Africa between 15 and 33 percent more for COVID vaccine doses, contracts reveal.

Tehran and Baghdad begin construction of rail link after decades of planning, but challenges remain.

Gun battle erupts between Pakistani and Afghan forces, shutting busiest trade crossing between the South Asian nations.

The Georgian government has proposed a ban to prevent foreign couples from accessing commercial surrogacy.

A change to the Sanskrit name is backed by PM Modi's BJP, which says the word 'India' is a symbol of colonial slavery.

The UK's proposed law will shut down new probes of atrocities committed during 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.

Many refugees remain without shelter after making the arduous journey to Libya from war-torn Sudan.

International law bars Israel from pushing Eritreans out. But that, as Palestinians know well, hasn't stopped it before.

Australian selectors have named an experienced Cricket World Cup squad leaning towards pace bowlers and all-rounders.

Israeli right calls them 'infiltrators', and PM demands deportations after pro-, anti-gov't Eritreans fight in streets.

Drills will prepare units for international peacekeeping missions, says Yerevan, as ties with Moscow appear strained.

Scientists blame ever warming human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas.

Soldiers to stay until December 8 as local opposition grows to peacekeepers and tensions between DRC and Rwanda simmer.

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

UN warns the scale of dredging has a devastating effect on biodiversity and coastal communities.

The storms come on the heels of major summer wildfires that hit Greece over the past few weeks.

Rashid is on a desperate quest to find his brother Nader, lost at sea, who left Tunisia by boat to join him in Italy.

Climate ministers of G20 nations ended last meeting in July without resolving major disagreements on climate policies.

British TV report alleges a top Sri Lankan intelligence official hatched Easter Sunday bombings plot to influence polls.