Russian forces have launched missiles at the centre of Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seriously damaging historic buildings and injuring seven people, officials said.

The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.

Pressure is building on Myanmar’s rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.

Planned exchange of captives for prisoners comes as 50 Palestinians due to leave by Rafah crossing for hospitals abroad.

An estimated 50 Palestinians in need of healthcare outside Gaza to be moved through reopened Rafah crossing on Saturday.

These are the updates for Friday, January 31, 2025, as Donald Trump pushes forward with steep tariffs on foreign goods.

Despite tense relations, Maduro government has suggested it could coordinate with Trump on immigration enforcement.

Bill calling for tougher rules on migration widely criticised for undermining ‘firewall’ against working with far right.

Ekrem Imamoglu denies charges that he tried to influence Turkiye’s judiciary in remarks he made about officials.

Experts say reform is needed to stop teens from betting online, but Javier Milei has threatened to veto a recent bill.

UK, France and Germany reiterate “grave concern” over Israel law forbidding contact of its officials and UN agency.

Three Israeli captives to be released in Gaza tomorrow as Israel continues its military operation in occupied West Bank.