Fighting rages near Yemen’s Taiz as UN urges humanitarian access
Fighting has forced more than 281,000 people from their homes in Yemen since the beginning of August, the UN said.
Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living
Farmers in Afghanistan say they’re being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban.
South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case
Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.
Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?
Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.
A week of Israel’s lockdown in Hebron: What’s happened, when will it end?
Israel is imposing a tight siege of Hebron amid raids, home demolitions and displacement.
England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to club assault
Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to allegations he headbutted and punched a man at a London nightclub.
King Charles on Caribbean tour as calls grow for slavery reparations
UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.
Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040
South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.
What we know of Vance’s letter to Rezaei, as Trump warns Gulf to ‘prepare’
Letter to Iran’s security chief reportedly pushes for swift return to peace talks, with Vance leading US delegation.
Israel’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
From Netanyahu to Ben-Gvir, campaign boasts and attacks on Arab parties have been met with a deadlocked result.
‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia
Students at a top university protest against transport shortages, poor facilities and safety concerns.
South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour
Robert Moreno names captain Son Heung-min in South Korea’s squad for Saudi Arabia and Qatar games despite rift rumours.
Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.
Protest at India university where no students’ union vote held for 20 years
Jamia Millia Islamia campus in Indian capital has seen weeks of protests, with several students holding a hunger strike.
Can the UK afford more help with the cost of living?
Labour party aims to help households and sustain growth as inflation and debt costs limit its options.