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A U.N. inquiry found on Wednesday that both Israel and Hamas had committed war crimes in the early stages of the war in Gaza, and that Israel's actions also constituted crimes against humanity because of the immense civilian losses. Olivia Chan has more.

Hamas proposed "numerous changes" in its response to a ceasefire proposal to end the Gaza war including some unworkable changes, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (June 12) at a news conference in Doha, but he insisted Washington and mediators will press ahead to bridge gaps between the Palestinian militant group and Israel.

Iceland has issued a new licence to its sole remaining whaling company, enabling it to continue hunting this season, the government said on Tuesday (June 11), drawing a sharp response from campaigners seeking to protect the animals. Vanesse Chan has the details. This video contains images some viewers may find distressing.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged rival parties on both sides of the political center to join him in forging a democratic alliance against Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) after his shock call for a snap election.

Parents in Kyiv, like Valeriy Tkalich, bathe babies by torchlight and others stock up on supplies to make it through ever increasing power outages in Ukraine's capital. Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system has left the country with half its generating capacity and long term damage to the system. Sean Hogan has more.

El Salvador's government said on Tuesday (June 11) it moved thousands of suspected gang members to a recently opened "mega prison", the latest step in a controversial crackdown on crime that has caused the Central American nation's prison population to soar.

From male drivers in wigs to performers being painted different skin tones, female stunt drivers say better representation is needed in their industry. Enter the Association of Women Drivers, the first stunt group for professional female performers. Arrthy Thayaparan has more.

Ahead of the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, residents of one street in the Hague have swaddled their homes in orange – the color of the national team – to show their support.

The oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS, Jin, was discharged from South Korea's army on Wednesday (June 12) after 18 months of duty, the first member of the group to wrap up mandatory national service that put their music careers on hold.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country is an 'invincible comrade-in-arms' with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, state media KCNA said on Wednesday, amid speculation over Putin's impending visit to North Korea. Syakir Jasnee reports.

Planes were grounded on flooded runways at the airport in Palma, the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca, as heavy rains swept over the popular tourist destination on Tuesday (June 11).

A climber attempted to reach the top of a 30-storey building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, without using safety equipment on Tuesday (June 11) before being put to safety by rescuers.

Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy alongside writer and director Jeff Nichols attend the London premiere for their new film "The Bikeriders."

After fleeing the Taliban, Afghan refugee b-girl Manizha Talash is ready to shine at the Paris Olympics, where breaking will be featured for the first time. Olivia Zollino has more.

The Humboldt penguin population has dramatically decreased in areas along the central coast of Chile, making them one of the most vulnerable of the world's 18 penguin species and putting them at risk of extinction, experts warn. Kristy Kilburn explains.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday (June 11) that she was still recovering both physically and mentally from an assault in central Copenhagen last week and warned about more aggression in the public.

Fishing guide Amilton Brandao said the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state should be flooded at this time of year. Instead, they're being ravaged by fires, part of a startling and dramatic increase from the previous year. Olivia Zollino has more.

Hamas accepts a U.N. resolution backing a plan to end the war with Israel in Gaza and is ready to negotiate details, a senior official of the Palestinian militant group said on Tuesday in what the U.S. Secretary of State called a hopeful sign. Zachary Goelman produced this report.

The ICC's chief prosecutor Karim Khan on Tuesday called for evidence to assist his office as it investigates allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur. David Doyle has more.

Ukraine and its allies drummed up support to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian missiles at a conference in Berlin on Tuesday (June 11) and rallied international businesses to put their faith, and billions of dollars, into post-war reconstruction. Olivia Chan has more.

Animal rights activists from the group 'Animal Rising' defaced a new portrait of King Charles hanging in a London gallery on Tuesday (June 11).

The voices of one of Disney and Pixar’s most anticipated films, “Inside Out 2,” walked the world premiere carpet in Los Angeles, California on Monday (June 10). "I hope the audience takes away the fact that young people and the feelings that they have are very important," said star Amy Poehler.

More than a thousand exotic animals, reptiles and pets perished in a sprawling market in Thailand's capital Bangkok after a fire ripped through over a hundred shops in the early hours of Tuesday (June 11), authorities said. Vanesse Chan reports.

In the lush fields of the Swiss town of Forel, volunteers use drones to find fawns nestled beneath tall grasses, preventing farmers from inadvertently harming them with heavy agricultural machinery. Ilan Rubens reports.

Chilean police helped residents evacuate their flooded houses on Tuesday (June 11) as southern Chile battled intense rains.