Russia rehearsed its Victory Day parade and declared a ceasefire with Ukraine to cover the May 9 celebrations.
Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran’s effective blockade of the waterway.
Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.
Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.
Government calls for partnership not aid as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns.
Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.
A driver struck a group of people on a street in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring several.