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Fighting ramps up in Myanmar border regions as opposition groups launch attacks

Fighting ramps up in Myanmar border regions as opposition groups launch attacks

Myanmar's junta is battling with ethnic insurgent groups to keep control of the country’s border towns, a fresh challenge to the military government since it seized power more than two years ago. The violence is causing people to flee into neighbouring countries, bringing the internal unrest to

Families frustrated at pace of efforts to rescue workers trapped in Indian tunnel

Families frustrated at pace of efforts to rescue workers trapped in Indian tunnel

One worker has made it out of a collapsed tunnel in India, but the race is on to dig out up to 40 more. The project aimed to link holy pilgrimage sites, including around the state of Uttarakhand. Instead, it's put the spotlight on the region's

Mexico's first openly non-binary judge found dead, human rights groups urge answers

Mexico's first openly non-binary judge found dead, human rights groups urge answers

Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena has been found dead in their home. Authorities say they aren't sure if the death was an accident or a homicide. But LGBT advocates and human rights groups are calling for a comprehensive investigation.

Protests in Spain as government moves forward with amnesty deal

Protests in Spain as government moves forward with amnesty deal

Weeks of protests are continuing in Spain over a deal to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists. The deal between two political parties gives Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez the support required to secure the country's leadership. But it's opened bitter wounds for opposition parties and some

Portugal’s corruption crisis turns country’s president into kingmaker

Portugal’s corruption crisis turns country’s president into kingmaker

Portugal's prime minister is stepping down as the country's authorities investigate irregularities in his government's lithium mining and hydrogen projects. António Costa will stay in the role until his successor is found. That's left Portugal's head of state with a

Banned artworks from around the world find home in Spain art museum taking on censorship

Banned artworks from around the world find home in Spain art museum taking on censorship

An art museum in Spain has opened with a one-of-a-kind collection you won't be able to see anywhere else. That's because each piece in the Museum of Forbidden Art has been pulled from display somewhere else. The result is a graphic showcase of

Russia tests missile and ramps up Ukraine shelling as Zelenskyy faces 'stalemate' claims

Russia tests missile and ramps up Ukraine shelling as Zelenskyy faces 'stalemate' claims

Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging countries for more support in the country's conflict with Russia. He's been on the defensive after his commander in chief said the war in Ukraine is reaching a stalemate. But on the frontlines, the fighting is ramping up.