More than a dozen robbers storm jewellery shop in California
An 88-year-old jewellery store owner in San Jose is recovering after being assaulted during a violent smash-and-grab robbery.
Nepal parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests
KP Sharma Oli steps down amid Nepal’s worst unrest in decades, with at least 22 deaths reported in clashes.
Protect Arctic from ‘dangerous’ climate engineering, scientists warn
Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.
Israeli strike targets senior Hamas leadership in Qatar
A Hamas official says the group’s negotiating team was targeted during a meeting in Doha.
Russian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says
The attack targeted the eastern village of Yarova, officials say, a few kilometres from the front line.
Surprise as Ivory Coast’s ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency
Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.
Dozens of DR Congo mourners killed in attack linked to jihadist group
A funeral ceremony was being held in a village when the night-time assault took place, officials say.
Macron under pressure to name new PM as France simmers ahead of protests
François Bayrou has handed in his resignation, leaving France without a prime minister on the eve of nationwide protests.
What we know about Nepal anti-corruption protests as PM resigns
Protests in Nepal turned violent after thousands of youngsters marched against the blocking of social media platforms.
Israeli military orders all Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of ground assault
Prime Minister Netanyahu says recent strikes on high-rises are “only the beginning of the main, intensive operation” to capture the city.


