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The Houthis attack ships in one of the busiest maritime routes as they demand Israel to end its brutal war in Gaza.

Israeli airstrike hits near hospital in Gaza during live report

Ismail Haniyeh's trip comes as Israel signals possibility of another truce, although key sticking points remain.

Sosthene Munyemana, 68, has been found guilty on charges of genocide despite denying any wrongdoing.

The drone images knitted into a 3D model reveal the woodland's health and help estimate how much carbon it can absorb.

In Uganda, sex workers face stigma and abuse. But a sisterhood within the brothels is helping them navigate challenges.

Rights groups and some political parties say pact is 'unworkable' and will lead to 'surge in suffering'.

Western sanctions imposed a year ago have hardly dented Russia's ability to wage war.

Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns.

The Colorado Supreme Court has declared Trump ineligible to run for presidency over his role in 2021 Capitol attack.

Israeli forces are destroying statues and monuments of Palestinian resistance during raids in the occupied West Bank.

The new leader, seen as a reformist, pledged to adhere to constitutional principles and fight corruption.

After losing another big city in Sudan's civil war, the army faces growing pressure to remove army chief al-Burhan.

Locals and analysts have said the DRC vote will likely be extended past Wednesday, giventhe logistical challenges.

US Senate debate on new aid will run into the new year, despite Kyiv push for urgency.

PM says Israel's actions 'violate international law through the ongoing massacre and brutality against Palestinians'.

Many Yemenis worry that the Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels will spark a new war for their embattled nation.

Tehran is suspected of supplying UAVs to Russia and Middle Eastern proxies.

A UNSC ceasefire vote is delayed again as the UN warns of more deaths due to water shortages - here are major updates.

Cambodia remains conservative and patriarchal society, despite taking legal and practical steps towards gender equality.

European champions City beat Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 to set up a final against Brazil's Fluminense.

Istanbulspor players leave the field in protest as the referee does not call a penalty in the match against Trabzonspor.

The new legislation includes amendments on residency and citizenship that won the approval of the far right.

Landmark that provided healing for traumatised children in the West Bank has been ransacked, directors arrested.

In historic first, judges say Trump should not be on primary ballot because of his role in the assault on the Capitol.

As the war enters its 665th day, these are the main developments.

This is the aftermath of an Israeli air strike on a charity building in northern Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp

Dozens of people including women, children and a journalist have been reported killed in Israeli attacks in Rafah

Close to the generals and ethnic armed groups behind a major offensive, Beijing brought both to the table - briefly.

Aboriginal residents of Shepparton establish thriving sport, education and cultural centres to boost their community.

An earthquake in northwest China has killed at least 118 people and left hundreds of others injured.

A volcano in Iceland has started erupting after weeks of earthquake activity

Houthi rebels have attacked several vessels in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.

Yemen's Houthis will not cease attacks on ships in the Red Sea, despite the US announcing a maritime protection force

At least 29 people killed in attacks on a residential area in Rafah in southern Gaza and 13 at refugee camp in north.

Ukrainian president suggests his country could mobilise 500,000 more people in order to fight Russian invasion.

Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.

Hamas says it will not enter negotations over releasing captives until Israel ends its war on Gaza.

Eat This with Yara has been named Outstanding Lifestyle Program at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Doctors continue to weigh calls for ceasefire in Gaza, with some some saying doing so is a professional responsibility.

More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls 'a complete purge'.

Houthis say attacks won't stop unless Israel's do. Shipping industry doesn't appear convinced task force can halt them.

President says Moscow's strategic forces remain at the highest level of readiness as he meets top defence officials.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo goes to the polls this week to decide who will lead the country.

Volker Turk also says there are indications that Russian forces committed war crimes.

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.

The Australian cricketers landed record deals in auction, surpassing England's Sam Curran's record signing in 2022.

The Israeli army can't carry out mass expulsion of Gaza's population by force, so it is making it unliveable.

A powerful magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit remote China's Gansu province, killing 118 people.

US launches maritime coalition to counter attacks the rebel group says are a response to Israeli 'crimes' in Gaza Strip.