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Advocates say Biden administration is 'bending over backwards' to avoid saying whether Israel is violating laws of war.

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state's fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

Activists are calling attention to historical ties between universities and defence contractors linked to Israel's war.

Cohen testifies in former president's hush-money trial about efforts to quash negative stories before 2016 election.

Tyson Fury's and Oleksandr Usyk's entourages clash at media event before Saturday's boxing bout in Saudi Arabia.

Troops take control of villages and attack energy facilities in Kharkiv region.

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says support for Gaza is 'final', as cross-border fighting displaces thousands of people.

US students disrupt graduation ceremonies to show support for Palestine

Jury selection begins in trial accusing top Democrat of accepting bribes and acting as unregistered foreign agent.

We have a centre for genocide studies on this campus... We need our institutions to step up."

On visit to Ankara, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitotakis says leaders 'wish to intensify our bilateral contacts'.

Full-time training, travel to compete, medical and most other costs for these athletes are out of pocket.

Israel resumes attacks in Gaza's Jabalia as tanks, troops, push into southern city of Rafah amid humanitarian crisis.

Kyiv says Russian forces having 'tactical success' in assault on northeastern region on shared border.

How the Met Gala triggered a social media #Blockout2024 - a digital guillotine - against celebrities' silence on Gaza.

Harmful cooking practices result in the deaths of 3.7 million people every year with children and women most at risk.

Investigators from Sudan Witness are using open source technology to document the systematic use of fire by combatants.

Authorities say wind will push the Parker Lake Wildfire closer to the small community of Fort Nelson, British Columbia.

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is set to testify against his ex-boss over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.

A human rights group calls on the United Kingdom to stop arming Israel as its campaign in the strip continues.

Video shows the rescue of Palestinian girl who'd been trapped under rubble after an Israeli attack in Gaza.

The UN has been working for decades on a treaty to prevent the exploitation of genetic resources.

Egypt says it will join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.

Kashmir voters are expected to show their discontent with Modi's cancellation of the region's special status in 2019.

The Manchester City manager believes England are 'really close' to winning their first Euro title.

Hungary opposes a tougher EU stance on China, but it is not the only one.

Football experts believe Euro 2024 can bring positives to the nation similar to Germany's staging of the 2006 World Cup.

A Palestinian family of activists in the occupied West Bank resist settler expansion as violence intensifies.

President's surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister's role.

Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29.

Court finds 'sufficient evidence' to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy.

Germany faces multiple security threats at Euro 2024 with hooliganism and Ukraine two of the main concerns.

See the moment a prominent lawyer and critic of the Tunisian government was arrested by masked police officers.

Former lawyer's testimony viewed as key in former president's criminal prosecution six months ahead of election.

Suspects accused of violating National Security Act as cases against Chinese and Russian spies mount across Europe.

We have a duty of care for our students who are being attacked for standing against genocide.

The number of Palestinians killed there by Israeli soldiers and settlers has reached unprecedented levels.

Driven by unusually heavy seasonal rains, the floods have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and livestock.

Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed.

Incumbent president will now go into a run-off against rival Ingrida Simonyte on May 26, in repeat of 2019.

Defending champs Denver bounced back to level series 2-2, while Indiana beat NY Knicks 121-89 in game four.

Absence of the prime minister's party from electoral fray in Muslim-majority region seen as a sign of its unpopularity.

At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi.

Protesters angry at gov't efforts to pass law against 'foreign agents' which mirrors repressive Russian legislation.

As the war enters its 809th day, these are the main developments.

President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.

These are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region's semiautonomy.

General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast 'significantly worsened' this week as Russian forces advance.

Russian regional governor accuses Ukraine of shelling residential building in Belgorod city, near Ukrainian border.

A look at of some of last week's events.