Latest news from around the world (2024)

Malawian journalist arrested over article accusing businessman of corruption ‘Right to freedom from torture’: UN experts urge the Gambia not to decriminalise FGM Sunak welcomes Kagame to No 10 as Rwanda scheme hits fresh snags ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook enjoys a day off running after epic Africa journey Disinformation on cholera led to Mozambique ferry disaster, officials say Twocharged in Nigeria over alleged sextortion that led to Australian teenager’s death Canada spies under pressure over foreign meddling reports Argentina court blames Iran for deadly 1994 bombing of Jewish center Colombians told to shower with a partner as drought hits capital water supplies ‘It is simply best not to get pregnant’: women left terrified as Haiti’s maternity services collapse Mexico calls on UN to expel Ecuador over embassy raid as tensions soar Colombian Amazon deforestation surges as armed groups tighten grip While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’? Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea Japanese leader asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ about global leadership Fishermen saved by ‘Help’ message on same tiny island where ‘SOS’ saved three others £52,000 golden teacup stolen from Tokyo department store Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in $27bn fraud case Childcare workers to get wage boost in budget as Australia battles staff shortages Cars submerged and shopping centre roof collapses as severe storm hits Perth Many aged care workers may wait until 2026 for full pay increase as Albanese government requests phased implementation Teenage boy dies and another seriously injured after multiple stabbings near Sydney school ‘Tone deaf’: Port Arthur survivor criticises Peter Dutton’s comparison of pro-Palestine protest to massacre Teenager dead after stabbings – as it happened USwarns threat of significant Iranian attack on Israel remains ‘viable’ ‘This coast is saturated’: Italian village braces for post-Ripley crowds UKand EU ‘within kissing distance’ of post-Brexit Gibraltar border deal LivePoland takes ‘first step’ in relaxing strict abortion rules after key vote - as it happened Polish MPs vote to move forward with legislation to lift near-total abortion ban Russia-Ukraine war: parts of Ukraine without power after Russian strikes, says Ukrainian energy operator – as it happened Middle East crisis: threat of Iranian attack on Israel ‘still viable’, says White House – as it happened Aid ‘still not reaching Gaza’, as top US official warns famine has started AbuDhabi state oil company reportedly looked at buying BP ‘We searched for ladies over 70’: on the trail of Jordan’s forgotten folk music USseeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say Russia warns against travel to Middle East amid fears of Iranian attack on Israel – as it happened Russia and Kazakhstan evacuate tens of thousands amid worst floods in decades Blow for Myanmar’s military as rebels say hundreds have surrendered at key border town India appears to confirm extrajudicial killings in Pakistan Myanmar opposition carries out drone attack on capital Indian government ordered killings in Pakistan, intelligence officials claim Having the right glasses could boost earning power by a third, Bangladesh study shows Four men jailed for drive-by shooting at London church that injured six Police to investigate Angela Rayner over residency declaration ‘Bradford isn’t like this’: city traumatised by killing of woman as she pushed pram Former Royal Mail chief exec says he ‘was not aware’ group’s lawyers were prosecuting post office operators – as it happened ‘They’re heartless’: how one woman fell victim to the carer’s allowance trap Ex-ministers press Sunak on ‘persecution’ of carers who broke earnings rules LiveHouse votes to reauthorize Fisa bill allowing government use warrantless surveillance - live Republican lawmaker leaves loaded gun in Colorado capitol bathroom JoeBiden will cancel $7.4bn in student debt for 277,000 borrowers Rate of sterilizations in US jumped after overturning of Roe v Wade, study shows Illinois police fear people will mistake students’ water gun game for ‘genuine threat’ Campaign funds used to pay Biden legal bills in classified documents inquiry Most viewed Most viewed in world news Most viewed Across the guardian