Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children
More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Putin’s army is stepping up attacks in an apparent bid to strengthen Trump’s argument for cutting aid to Kyiv.
Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted
Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie.
China sentences ex-Premier League footballer Li Tie to 20 years in prison
Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in China’s sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport.
Dozens killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp
Israeli air strike targets post office sheltering displaced Palestinian families and nearby houses in Nuseirat.
After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes
From death to the loss of relationships, India’s wave of bulldozer demolitions leaves a long-lingering trail of despair.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,023
Here are the key developments on the 1,023rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year.
Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint
Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.
Palestinians decry ‘barbaric’ Israel strike on Nuseirat that killed dozens
Several members of same family were killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza.