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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe defends comments to King as 'global truth telling'

The Australian senator who shouted at the King has defended her actions, insisting he is "not our sovereign".

'This is our land, we deserve it': Dozens of Israelis planning to cross border and settle in Gaza

As the sun beats down on us near Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel, Avi looks out towards the place he really wants to live. It's only two miles away and it…

Gaza: Video shows hundreds queueing to flee in Jabalia - as UN aid chief warns of 'bodies left on street'

Footage shows hundreds of people queueing in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they await evacuation.

Japanese man who spent more than 50 years on death row receives face-to-face apology

A Japanese police chief has apologised in person to a man who spent 58 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit.

Fethullah Gulen: US-based cleric accused of 2016 Turkish coup attempt dies

An influential US-based Islamic cleric who was accused of masterminding a failed coup in Turkey in 2016 has died.

Pakistan use patio heaters and giant fans on pitch ahead of final test against England

Patio heaters and giant fans have been used to help prepare a cricket pitch that Pakistan hope will help them beat England in the Third Test in Rawalpindi.

Moldova narrowly votes for closer European Union ties in referendum beset by claims of Russian meddling

Moldova has narrowly voted for closer ties to the European Union in a referendum dominated by claims of Russian interference.

Dunedin Airport introduces maximum hugging time of three minutes at drop-off zone

An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head…

'This is not your land': Senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at King in Australian parliament

A senator has heckled the King in Australia's parliament, shouting: "This is not your land. You are not my King".

Ex-MI6 boss warns UK may face more Islamist extremism due to Middle East unrest

Islamist terrorism may get a "further boost" from recent unrest in the Middle East, including the killing of the leader of Hamas, a former head of…

Middle East conflict: Beirut building destroyed after Israel warns civilians to evacuate

Explosions have erupted in the Lebanese capital Beirut after Israel threatened "imminent strikes" on Hezbollah's financial sites.

Moldova: President Maia Sandu accuses 'foreign forces' of voter fraud

Moldova's president has accused "criminal groups" of undermining a referendum on European Union membership.

Canary Islands: Thousands demonstrate against tourism in holiday resorts

Thousands of people have taken part in protests against tourism in holiday resorts across the Canary Islands.

Elon Musk vows to give away $1m a day to someone who signs America PAC petition

Elon Musk has promised to give away $1m a day until the US election to someone who signs his online petition.

Cuba suffers third major setback to restoring national grid - leaving millions in the dark

Authorities in Cuba have suffered a third major setback to restoring power, leaving millions in the dark.