Israel pushed tanks deeper into Gaza City and detonated explosives-laden vehicles in one suburb as airstrikes killed at least 19 people yesterday, Palestinian officials and witnesses said.

A Finnish court yesterday sentenced a Nigerian separatist leader to six years in prison for terrorism offences for promoting the Biafra region’s independence by “illegal means”.

Thailand’s largest opposition party yesterday failed to decide who to back as the nation’s next prime minister at a kingmaking summit, after the incumbent was ousted by court order.

Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday sought to defend his Ukraine offensive to Moscow’s allies, blaming the West for triggering the three-and-a-half year war that has killed tens of thousands and devastated much of eastern Ukraine.

Speakers at a roundtable yesterday urged the government to prioritise women’s full participation in climate decision-making and address gaps in climate finance.

There was no immediate response from Israel on the accounts of the Gaza City offensive

At a summit of the group in China, Putin also floated the idea of a joint payments system for trade settlements.

Here is a look at what happened, and the devastation the tremors caused.

Modi tells Putin he hopes Russia, Ukraine will move forward to end war

Officials say the floods are the worst in decades, with major dams near capacity, and more rain is forecast.

The Chinese leader slammed "bullying behaviour" from certain countries -- a veiled reference to the United States.

"I would also note that the understandings reached at the recent Russia–U.S. meeting in Alaska, I hope, also contribute toward this goal."

Any step toward annexation in the West Bank would likely draw widespread condemnation from the Palestinians

He called on the leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, to "adhere to fairness and justice

Xi spoke about constructive participation in international affairs, opposing hegemonism and power politics

New South Wales Police said they were called to the Russian consulate after reports that an unauthorised vehicle was parked in the driveway.

More than 600 unaccompanied minors living in the United States were facing deportation

The deadly protests, which began last week over financial perks for lawmakers, have forced President Prabowo Subianto to make a U-turn over the measures.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit kicked off on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin

France considers recent outside interference in Greenland “disrespectful and unacceptable”, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said yesterday, on a visit to the autonomous Danish territory.