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US and UK hint at military action after largest Houthi attack in Red Sea

Carrier-based jets and warships shot down 21 drones and missiles launched by the Iran-backed group on Tuesday night.

Papua New Guinea At least eight dead after major rioting and looting

Shops and cars were set on fire and supermarkets looted after police went on strike over a pay dispute.

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Ecuador declares war on armed gangs after TV station attacked on air

Masked gunmen broke into public television channel TC's live studio during a broadcast, forcing staff to the floor.

EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

The Belgian politician's mandate runs out in November but the European Parliament elections are set for June.

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Maldives suspends ministers for calling India PM Narendra Modi 'terrorist', 'clown'

The officials had responded to a social media post from Mr Modi, calling him a "clown", "terrorist" and a "puppet of Israel".

US budget: Spending deal reached as shutdown deadline looms

The $1.6tn (£1.2tn) figure includes $886bn for defence and more than $704bn for non-defence spending, according to…

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term in controversial vote

Ms Hasina will serve another five years in office after her party the Awami League and its allies won 223 of 300 parliamentary…

Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members - five British - allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria's late TB…