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Category: World
Sudan atrocities are ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN says
A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.
South Korea’s ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea’s democracy, a judge told the court.
Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico
The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president’s comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK’s Chagos deal.
I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria’s Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
US says ‘meaningful progress’ made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.