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US basketball star Brittney Griner was moved to a Russian penal colony infamous for harsh conditions and forced labour.

Abu Akleh highlighted the plight of a young man who was denied an ID by Israeli authorities for more than 20 years.

Restaurant sent a message urging customers 'treat themselves' on anniversary of the 1938 'Night of Broken Glass'.

There is cautious optimism around this Dutch team after a string of impressive performances in the Nations League.

There are many similarities between Pakistan's unlikely run to the final and the one inspired by Imran Khan in 1992.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 261st day, we take a look at the main developments.

History will be made this year as six female match officials travel to a World Cup for the first time in its history.

Qatar's closest neighbours do not have far to travel and may only have a short stay in the tournament

With popularity of the tournament increasing globally, number of teams vying for spot in the main draw increased to 121.

Hackers have demanded $10m to stop releasing sensitive medical information on dark web.

The Hindi film industry needs to learn from its South Indian counterparts and reinvent its storytelling.

South Korea insists policy against providing lethal aid to Ukraine remains unchanged, and ammunition is for US use.

Fake Twitter accounts explode across platform after Elon Musk scraps verification policies.

The scale of violence in Myanmar is second only to one other conflict in the world – the war in Ukraine.

Australian leader says he wants to develop relationship with China based on cooperation and the national interest.

Aviation industry identified as a leading contributor to rise in emissions as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade Commission's comments came the same day Musk warned Twitter employees 'bankruptcy was not out of the question'.

State Department accuses Netanyahu ally Itamar Ben-Gvir of 'celebrating the legacy of a terrorist organisation'.

US says it wants the jailed British-Egyptian activist, who is on a hunger and water strike, freed.

Jones now owes families more than $1.4bn for spreading false claims that the deadly 2012 US school shooting was a hoax.

CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is urgently seeking funds to save the cryptocurrency exchange as customers rushed for withdrawals.

The 'African COP' is a mouthpiece for fossil fuel lobbyists rather than the victims of climate change, activists say.

Latin America's second-largest forest has been ravaged by deforestation, causing immense harm to local fauna and flora.

FIFA says it brokered the deal, but Qatar insists its stance on normalising ties with Israel remains unchanged.

Women, young candidates and ethnic minorities were elected for the first time to many positions across the country.

The anticipated Republican 'red wave' of victories failed to materialise in the US midterm elections.

The Taliban has justified the ban, saying women ignored gender segregation and dress code orders imposed earlier.

Environmental activist Modou Fall is working to raise awareness about the dangers of plastics in the African nation.

First in-person talks between the two leaders since Biden took office aim to 'deepen lines of communication', US says.

Kyiv is wary that Moscow's announcement of a pullback may be a ruse, but the US says it sees signs of a retreat.

In a deeply divided country, the far-right outgoing president will not slink into the shadows, analysts say.

Prices rose less than expected in October, pushing inflation below eight percent for the first time this year.

Russian troops have been ordered to withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital seized throughout the war.

Jens Stoltenberg says Russian retreat from Kherson would be Ukraine's 'victory'.

Coach Gareth Southgate has named his 26-man squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

New owner of social media giant tells employees to prepare 'for difficult times ahead'.

In the 37th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Russia announced a troop withdrawal from the southern city of Kherson.

Nearly 60 local and international films were screened during the ninth edition of the Palestine Cinema Days festival.

Elham Afkari was arrested as she tried to flee the country, according to semi-official Iranian news agency Fars.

Alaa Abd el-Fattah's family fear prison officials in Egypt have force-fed him, which they say would amount to torture.

The parliament votes in favour of lifting the remaining border controls between the Schengen zone and Croatia.

Ukrainian officials, military analysts remain cautious after Russia announced withdrawal from largest seized city.

Kenya’s Parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in the DRC.

Nonexistent government action on climate change as iconic lakes such as Urmia in northwest Iran disappear.

Are carbon offsets, net zero, climate-neutral all a myth?

The storm brought strong winds and heavy rains to areas still reeling from Hurricane Ian.

Under new President William Ruto’s government, prosecutors have withdrawn several cases against some of his allies.

Young voters helped to make the difference in some key states and mute Republicans' projected 'red wave', advocates say.

NGO vessel carrying more than 230 passengers has been at sea for more than two weeks since Italy refused to let it dock.

Alex Hales and Jos Buttler shine in an unbroken opening partnership as a ruthless England humiliate India by 10 wickets.