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Ex-Thai PM Shinawatra to be indicted for royal defamation, say prosecutors

Thaksin had been in self-imposed exile since 2008, but returned to Thailand in August last year to begin serving an eight-year sentence

Trump engaged in conspiracy to hoodwink voters in 2016, says prosecutor

The lawyers' duelling accounts, wildly divergent in their assessments of witness credibility, Trump's culpability and the strength of evidence

Algeria proposes UNSC resolution demanding Israel halt offensive in Rafah

Drafted resolution also calls for the immediate release of all hostages taken during Hamas' attack in southern Israel on October 7

Kim Jong Un doubles down on satellite ambitions after failed launch

Kim also warned of unspecified stern action against South Korea over an exercise involving 20 fighter jets near the inter-Korean border

Executions worldwide jumped last year to highest number since 2015: Amnesty

The group said the spike in recorded executions was primarily driven by Iran, where authorities executed at least 853 people last year, compared to 576 in 2022

Melinda Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years for women's rights

It's the second billion-dollar commitment French Gates has personally made in the past five years

Storms leave outages across Texas, cleanup continues after deadly weekend

Around Houston, cars crawled through flooded highways and more than 300,000 customers were without power in the area, which includes parts still recovering from hurricane-force winds

Russia's wealthy elite may face higher tax as govt proposes new system

The proposal involves a progressive tax on personal incomes and represents a change of course from the current flat-rate tax that was credited with bringing order and improving tax collections

US-built pier will be removed from Gaza, repaired after damage from seas

The pier was fully functional as late as Saturday when heavy seas unmoored four of the Army boats that were being used to ferry pallets of aid from commercial vessels to the pier

Israeli strikes kill 37 Palestinians near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands

The Israeli military suggested Sunday's blaze in the tent camp may have been caused by secondary explosions, possibly from Palestinian militants' weapons

Taiwan's legislature passes new Bill reducing president's authority

The changes pushed by the opposition Nationalist Party and its allies give the body greater power to control budgets

Spain, Norway formally recognise Palestine as EU rift with Israel widens

After Monday's meeting of EU foreign ministers, Irish Foreign Minister Michel Martin said for the first time at an EU meeting, in real way, I have seen a significant discussion on sanctions for Israel

Euro Cup 2024: De Bruyne to lead Belgium at with unretired Witsel

De Bruyne and Witsel were on the 25-man list unveiled by coach Domenico Tedesco on Tuesday. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, preparing for the Champions League final, was not

Pope Francis apologises after being quoted using vulgar term about gays

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a statement acknowledging the media storm that erupted about Francis' comments, which were delivered behind closed doors to Italian bishops on May 20

What made three Argentina's national women's team footballers quit?

They said Argentina's soccer association told them they wouldn't be paid for the two friendlies because the games will take place at home in Buenos Aires

T20 World Cup: Buttler leaves English squad to be with wife for child birth

England leads the four-game series 1-0 after Buttler made 84 in a 23-run win at Edgbaston on Saturday. The fourth T20I is at The Oval on Thursday

Mexico: All you need to know about elections that will put a woman in power

With two women leading the contest, Mexico will likely elect its first female president a major step in a country long marked by its macho culture

Fears of second landslide, disease outbreak loom in Papua New Guinea

The agency estimates 670 villagers died, while Papua New Guinea's government has told the United Nations it thinks more than 2,000 people were buried

Canadians head home after wildfire evacuation order ends after 2 weeks

The BC Wildfire Service said rain on Sunday and the efforts of firefighters meant the 123-square-kilometer (47-square- mile) fire in the northeastern corner of the province was not expected to grow

Closing arguments and maybe a verdict? Major week in Trump hush money trial

It's impossible to say how long all of that will take, but in a landmark trial that's already featured its fair share of memorable moments, this week could easily be the most important