Titanic sub implosion: Was the deep ocean vehicle safe?
The death of five people on board the Titan sub has prompted former passengers to step forward with tales of glitches.
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Wagner chief vows to topple Russia’s top military leadership
Russia has accused Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, of calling for an armed civil conflict.
How abortion became an ‘Achilles heel’ for US Republicans
Polls and past election results show abortion issues hurt Republicans at the ballot, which may affect the 2024 race.
Biden unveils new order to protect access to contraception
Executive order comes on eve of one-year anniversary of US Supreme Court ruling that rolled back abortion rights.
Malians approve amendments to constitution in referendum
Under the changes, the president will have the right to hire and fire the prime minister and cabinet members.
‘Fake’ video of Ukrainians criticising Titan crew debunked
A fake video attributed to Al Jazeera claimed Ukrainians were upset with the Titan submersible crew for 'wasting money'.
Vice Media to be acquired by Fortress-led lender group for $350m
Vice Media filed for bankruptcy protection last month in a move that capped years of financial difficulties.
UN aid trucks cross from Syrian gov’t area to rebel-held Idlib
United Nations aid has reached rebel-held areas from govt-controlled northwest Syria for first time since earthquake.
Croatia added to ‘grey list’ by financial crimes watchdog
The move makes Croatia the only EU country on the list, which also includes the United Arab Emirates, Panama and Mali.
Top US court rules Biden immigration enforcement policy can stand
Biden administration policy de-prioritises deportations of longtime community members, those not deemed a threat.
Prosecutor blocks release of Tunisian opposition figure
Chaima Issa was to leave prison Friday if the public prosecutor's office did not appeal the judge's decision.
Major US highway in Philadelphia reopens after deadly fire
Part of Interstate 95 collapsed after tractor-trailer caught fire, cutting off main north-south route along East Coast.
Zelenskyy urges world to heed Ukraine’s ‘terror’ attack warning
President slams 'countries pretending to be neutral' after warning Russia could be planning nuclear plant assault.
German parliament approves law to attract skilled foreign workers
Reforms lower entry hurdles for work visas according to professional qualifications, age and language skills.
Haitians suffer in shelters as gang violence displaces thousands
Haitians seek safety in makeshift shelters, parks and abandoned buildings, with little aid or prospect of going home.
Paris climate summit ends without global shipping tax deal
Meeting wraps up without a deal for a tax on the greenhouse gas emissions produced from international shipping.
Guatemala elections: What you need to know
More than nine million Guatemalans are eligible to vote after divisive and turbulent general elections campaign.
Kremlin rejects Macron charges that it is ‘destabilising’ Africa
Moscow calls ties 'constructive' in latest spat with Paris as its former colonies turn to Russian military contractors.
MENA roundup: Jenin, the refugee camp on Israel’s radar
Secret Iran-US talks, and alarm about possible genocide in Sudan. Here’s the MENA roundup from this week.
S Africa probes deaths of 31 Lesotho miners in May explosion
South African authorities say dangerously high levels of methane prevented search teams from entering the mine earlier.