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In return, Israel is due to release 110 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons later today.

Video captured by a web camera shows the moment a US passenger plane collided with a military helicopter.

Over 70 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia after fleeing Myanmar.

The passenger plane was about to land at Reagan Washington National Airport after flying from Kansas.

Here are the key developments on the 1,071st day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Refugee cricketers hope the charity match can help 'open doors for Afghan women in education and sport' in the future.

The 110 Palestinians due to be released from Israeli prisons today also include 30 children.

Ronald Reagan airport halts all takeoffs and landings following midair collision near Potomac River.

Council on American-Islamic Relations accuses US president of smearing students opposing genocide in Gaza.

Analysts say political realities, including refusals from Egypt and Jordan, prevent mass displacement of Palestinians.

Menendez, once a powerful figure in US foreign policy, was found guilty of selling influence to the Egyptian government.

Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Manchester City avoid Champions League banana skins ahead of Friday's draw.

The Guantanamo Bay detention centre has garnered a reputation for human rights abuses during the US 'war on terror'.

Ahmed al-Sharaa has been Syria's de facto leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December.

Chinese artificial intelligence startup says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.

Donald Trump signed into law a bill requiring the federal detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.

Trump's nominee to lead federal health department says he is 'not anti-vaccine' as Democrats zero in on past remarks.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's visit will be the first by an Arab leader to Damascus since fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Order caused widespread confusion across federal government, with healthcare and housing programmes thrown into flux.

As the Lunar New Year began on Wednesday, millions across the world are celebrating.

US Fed is in a holding pattern as it awaits more inflation and jobs data and clarity on President Trump's tariffs.

Al-Sharaa was also authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase, state media reports.

Benjamin Netanyahu's office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.

Bank of Canada governor warned that a tariff war with the US would 'badly hurt' economic activity in Canada.

Humiliation. Desperation. Anger. Hear from some of the undocumented Latin American immigrants deported from the US.

Satellite images show the Star of David carved into Gaza reportedly by Israeli tanks.

Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.

Video shows an Israeli soldier wearing women's lingerie during a raid in the occupied West Bank.

Students from religious school vandalise venue set to host women's match, a day after similar incident in another city.

Canada working to prevent steep tariffs that US President Donald Trump says could be imposed as early as February 1.

Hamilton, F1's most successful driver of all-time, had the accident while testing a 2023-specification car in Spain.

Signals from both sides that they are open to talks should be taken seriously and encouraged.

earthrise explores two movements guiding us back to harmony with nature - one rooted in Buddhism, the other in science.

Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases.

Here's a roundup of the latest updates from Trump's administration along with what to expect on Wednesday.

Trump's funding freeze potentially affects programmes like school meals and cancer trials. What are the consequences?

The plane crashed near oil fields shortly after takeoff for the capital, Juba.

Dozens of people were reported injured in Israeli air attacks on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon

With mass destruction and millions of tonnes of rubble, rebuilding Gaza requires tens of billions of dollars.

About 400 million pilgrims are expected to participate in the world's largest religious festival on Wednesday.

Israel orders UN Relief and Works Agency, the backbone of Palestinian humanitarian aid, to cease operations by Thursday.

Millions of federal workers in US receive buyout offers as new administration aims for government overhaul.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also orders investigation into Trump critic Milley's actions and military grade.

UNRWA's director of planning talks about the struggles to supply assistance to those returning to northern Gaza

For the first time in three years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second.

ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger.

Philippe Lazzarini from UNRWA, talks about the profound consequences of an Israeli ban on UNRWA.

Deadly crush at India's Mahakumbh religious festival

Severely injured man was detained by Israeli forces until he bled to death following a raid in the suburb of Irtah.