Colombian artist Fernando Botero, ‘painter of our virtues’, dies aged 91
Botero's works of plump and slightly Surreal forms are on display in museums and public spaces around the world.
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‘Day without Meta’: Canada journalists urge boycott of Instagram, Facebook
Journalists urge one-day boycott of Meta platforms for company's decision to block news in Canada over contentious law.
UK sanctions senior Iranian officials one year from Mahsa Amini’s death
The culture minister and the mayor of Tehran are among those blacklisted on the eve of Amini's first death anniversary.
US northeast, Atlantic Canada brace for Hurricane Lee
Storm expected to bring heavy rain, wind and offshore waves to parts of New England and eastern Canada, forecasters say.
Russia’s central bank raises key interest rate amid weaker rouble
The third rate hike in two months comes as Russia grapples with higher inflation and a weaker rouble.
‘Shattered’: Muslim engineer killed by mob at mosque in India’s Maharashtra
The family of Nurul Hassan grieves his lynching during attack by a Hindu mob at a mosque in the state's Satara district.
India’s opposition alliance to boycott ‘hate-filled’ TV news anchors
Congress-led alliance accuses some anchors of partisanship towards PM Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government.
Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns
The 43-year-old steps down so party can name member to serve as parliament's opposition leader.
Spain’s Franco-era torture victim to testify in court for first time
A hearing opens in Madrid that will see Julio Pacheco Yepes recount his torture in 1975 for opposing the dictatorship.
Despite Russia’s war, house prices in some parts of Ukraine still rise
Property has lost value significantly in towns near the front lines, but prices in the west rose by up to 75 percent
Apple to update iPhone 12 in France after concerns over radiation
France's digital minister says the US tech firm will implement the update to the smartphone in the next few days.
Key Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after nine days
Torkham crossing was closed after forces from both sides exchanged fire, stranding travellers and trucks.
Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna
A further 10,100 people are reported missing in Libya's Mediterranean city after a storm caused devastating flooding.
Global climate protesters demand governments phase out fossil fuels
More than one million protesters will gather globally over the weekend to demand an end to the burning of fossil fuels.
Climate change displacement: ‘One of the defining challenges’
As volatile weather patterns continue, some communities are being forced to move to survive.
Li Shangfu: What do we know so far about China’s missing defence minister
Li was last seen in Beijing at the end of August when he gave a keynote address at a forum with African countries.
Princess Diana’s iconic ‘Black Sheep’ sweater sells at auction for $1.1m
Knitted sweater fetches the highest price ever paid at auction for a garment once belonging to Princess Diana.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 569
As the war enters its 569th day, these are the main developments.
Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea, 2 warships hit
Russian S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile defence system was reportedly destroyed in 'special operation' in Crimea.
Putin, Kim gift each other guns at meeting, and a Russian space glove
Russia's Putin presented North Korea's Kim with a Russian rifle of the 'highest quality' and received a gun in return.