Though succession of Ayman al-Zawahri not officially announced by terror group, most UN member states say commander is its 'uncontested leader'

Rescue teams turn focus to humanitarian disaster, as international pariah Assad allows more aid to rebel-held areas and estimated 5 million Syrians left homeless

7-year-old boy, 62-year-old woman saved from collapsed buildings, as more than 32,000 Turks, over 8,000 international workers participate in search and rescue efforts

Palestinian leader also wants global body to reaffirm commitment to two-state solution and condemn alleged inflammatory 'unilateral actions' taken by Netanyahu government

Visiting devastated city of Kahramanmaras, Martin Griffiths estimates that current toll of some 28,000 will 'double or more'

Second gentleman, special envoy Lipstadt, US ambassador call for broader approach to tackling Jew-hatred, condemn celebrity prejudice at special UN session in New York

Musician claims Kyiv 'provoked' attack; Ukraine's ambassador to global organization hits back saying artist is 'a brick in the wall' of Russian disinformation and propaganda

World court starts process toward producing advisory opinion on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, setting October deadline for countries to submit statements and responses

Guterres notes that top scientists and security experts have moved Doomsday Clock to just 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to signaling annihilation of humanity

International body issues request as part of review of Israel's implementation of the 2005 Convention against Corruption