Reuters

Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media reported early on Friday that its forces had destroyed drones, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel. Laila Davies reports.

India began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism. Ryan Chang has the details.

Colombia has started rationing water to alleviate droughts wrought by the El Nino weather pattern, which has exacerbated the Andean country's dry season and caused reservoir levels to fall. Syakir Jasnee reports.

Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed in a military helicopter crash shortly after take-off on Thursday, President William Ruto announced. The helicopter was visiting troops combating cattle rustling when it crashed minutes after takeoff, Ruto said. Devi Rajaram reports.