2 h. ago Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez shot dead during TikTok live stream

The 23-year-old’s death is being investigated according to protocols for femicide – the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender.

Sport

10 h. ago Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

Politics

16 h. ago Malaysia vows to protect elephants after calf’s death sparks outcry over lapsed promises

Eight elephants have been killed in traffic collisions in Peninsular Malaysia over the past five years, three of them in this year alone.

Events

18 h. ago Beverly Hills killers Lyle and Erik Menendez could walk free as judge cuts life sentences

The time the brothers have spent behind bars for the 1989 killing of their parents means they are already eligible to apply for parole.

Events

30 h. ago Netanyahu vows ‘full force’ offensive in Gaza as Israel plans to relocate Palestinians

The Israeli PM pledged the Gaza offensive to defeat Hamas, amid international backlash and plans for Palestinian displacement.

Politics

34 h. ago India kills 3 suspected militants in Kashmir gun battle amid Pakistan ceasefire

The gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, was the first since a tourist attack nearly sparked war between India and Pakistan.

Events

51 h. ago Russia downed Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, UN aviation council rules

298 passengers and crew died when plane was shot down over Ukraine as fighting raged between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.

Politics

51 h. ago Russia downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, UN aviation council rules

298 passengers and crew died when plane was shot down over Ukraine as fighting raged between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.

Politics

56 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: violence mars voting in restive Muslim region

Observers report a surge in killings and voter intimidation across the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

Politics

56 h. ago Trump’s Middle East trip raises doubts about Israel’s ‘ironclad’ standing with US

Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, during his trip, but not Israel. Some Israelis are concerned about the state of its relationship with the US.

Politics

2 d. ago Pope calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day

Leo XIV addressed crowd of around 100,000 people at St Peter’s Basilica in his first Sunday noon blessing as pope.

Politics

3 d. ago Edan Alexander, last living US hostage in Gaza, will be released, Hamas says

The Israeli-American soldier, who grew up in the US, was abducted from his base during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack.

Events

3 d. ago Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza as Israel recovers missing remains

Two of the strikes killed two children and their parents in tents in Khan Younis. Other strikes killed a child and a man riding a bicycle.

Events

3 d. ago Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Israel recovers missing remains

Two of the strikes killed two children and their parents in tents in Khan Younis. Other strikes killed a child and a man riding a bicycle.

Events

3 d. ago Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15 people, mostly women and children

2 of the strikes killed 2 children and their parents in tents in Khan Younis. Other strikes killed a child and a man riding a bicycle.

Events

5 d. ago Trump admin must release Turkish Tufts student, US judge rules

Rumeysa Ozturk has been detained for over six weeks after co-writing an op-ed criticising her school’s response to the Israel-Gaza war.

Politics

5 d. ago South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years’ jail for man who killed wife, hid body in car boot

The man said he was ‘not sure’ why he murdered his wife, claiming he was depressed and not of sound mind at the time.

Events

6 d. ago Bill Gates to give away 99% of fortune by 2045, slams Musk for ‘killing’ poorest children

The Microsoft co-founder’s comments come amid deep cuts to US foreign aid overseen by the world’s richest man.

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6 d. ago Gates to give away 99% of fortune by 2045, says Musk ‘killing’ world’s poorest children

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder speeds up donation plan, urges governments, wealthy people to help world’s poor.

Events

6 d. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

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