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France raises security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia

The announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting prompted by Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb that killed more than 130 people

How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend

Several hours after the attack began, an affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility, but some Russian state media personalities denounced it as fake

3 of 4 suspects charged in Moscow attack admit guilt during court hearing

The attack, which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is the deadliest on Russian soil in years

UN Security Council passes resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas' Oct. 7 surprise attack in southern Israel

Kyiv endures 3rd bombardment in 5 days as Russia steps up attack on Ukraine

Nine people were injured in the strike on the Ukrainian capital, the Ukraine Rescue Service said. The Pecherskyi district was the hardest hit

Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute

About 12,000 interns and medical residents have faced impending suspensions of their licenses over their refusal to end their strikes, which have caused hundreds of cancelled surgeries and other treat

Major EU climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests

The member states were supposed to give final approval to the bill on Monday following months of proceedings through the EU's institutional maze

North Korea says Japan PM Kishida offered to meet Kim Jong Un soon

Kishida said later Monday that a meeting with Kim is crucial to resolve the abduction issue, a major sticking point in bilateral ties

Thailand sends aid to war-torn Myanmar, critics say it will only help junta

Thailand sent ten trucks over the border from the northern province of Tak, carrying some 4,000 packages of aid to three towns in Kayin State

6.9 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea kills 3, wrecks nearly 1,000 homes

A magnitude 7.6 quake that struck a remote area of the island in September 2022 was later found to have killed 21 people

Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute

About 12,000 interns and medical residents have faced impending suspensions of their licenses over their refusal to end their strikes, which have caused hundreds of cancelled surgeries

Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern states of Brazil jumps to 23

Rescue teams in both states had to stop their work Friday night because of risks of new landslides, with efforts restarting Saturday afternoon

UN to vote on resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza during Ramadan

The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China and the 22-nation Arab Group at the United Nations

Kim visits tank unit, touts war preparations amid tensions with Seoul

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have heightened after Kim in past months dialled up his military demonstrations, including tests of nuclear-capable missiles designed to target South Korea

Here's what is known after IS-K claims responsibility for Moscow massacre

Russia continues to investigate after detaining 11 suspects but it wasn't possible to confirm the authenticity of statements issued by Russian investigators

Gunmen who raided hall tried to escape to Ukraine, says Putin; Kyiv denies

Kyiv strongly denied any involvement in Friday's assault on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, and the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility

Biden, Trump win Louisiana primary having already clinched nominations

Biden also appeared in Missouri's Democratic primary, with results not expected to be reported until next week

Prez Biden signs $1.2 trn package after Senate''s early-morning approval

The House passed the legislation Friday morning by a vote of 286-134, narrowly gaining the two-thirds majority needed for approval

Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon wounds 3, says official

The strike came hours after Hezbollah said it used two drones carrying explosives to attack an Israeli Iron Dome missile defence system in the northern Israeli town of Kfar Blum

It's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid, says UN Secy-General Guterres

Any further onslaught will make things even worse worse for Palestinian civilians, worse for hostages and worse for all people in the region,' Guterres said