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Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped.
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped.
Ukraine war in maps: Russian attacks near Kharkiv
Russian forces make "tactically significant advances" near Kharkiv, with the war now in its third year.
UN defends Gaza casualty tally amid Israeli anger
A recent drop in UN estimates of killed Palestinian women and children brought Israeli criticism.
Ndou 'shares Mandela's dream' in fight for SA office
Former boxing world champion Lovemore Ndou compares himself to Nelson Mandela before he runs for election in South Africa.
What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?
The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?
How is China helping out sanctioned Russia?
Vladimir Putin visits Beijing this week, as it faces accusations of supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.
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