LIVE: Israel to partially open Rafah in Gaza as dozens killed in attacks
Key Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be reopened after nearly two years for only ’limited movement of people’.
A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election
Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
LIVE: India vs Pakistan – U19 Cricket World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of the crucial group stage match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years
Newly-appointed Laura Dogu’s visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ’anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,438
These are the key developments from day 1,438 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention
Judge says the case stemmed from ’ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ deportation quotas.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.