Putin confirms nukes in Belarus, US slates Russian sabre-rattling
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West is doing everything to inflict strategic defeat on Moscow in Ukraine.
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N Korea opens key party meeting to discuss defence, diplomacy
N Korea leader Kim Jong Un attends meeting on diplomatic, defence strategy amid 'changed international situation'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 479
As the war enters its 479th day, these are the main developments.
Dominican Republic denies Canada consulted on Haitian aid office
Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez has cast doubt on a proposal for a Canadian-led aid bureau on Dominican territory.
Alleged body part theft by Harvard morgue manager spurs lawsuit
The manager allegedly sold body parts on the black market, prompting a lawsuit for negligence and emotional distress.
Report alleges ‘coup’ documents found on Bolsonaro aide’s phone
Bolsonaro aide Mauro Cid is accused of having 'gathered documents' to support a coup against Brazil's President Lula.
US energy dept got two ransom requests in data breach
DoE, which manages US nuclear weapons and nuclear waste sites related to the military, notified Congress of the breach.
US restricts Ugandan officials travel in wake of anti-LGBTQ law
US President Biden had previously said said cuts and sanctions were possible in response to the law.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies at 92
Ellsberg was famous for exposing government deception on the US war in Vietnam and advocated for whistleblower rights.
Mali asks UN to withdraw its peacekeeping mission ‘without delay’
The West African nation's military rulers criticised MINUSMA's 'failure' to respond to security challenges.
Russia announces opening of consular offices in West Jerusalem
Israel welcomes decision calling the move a diplomatic achievement.
Man found guilty in Pittsburgh synagogue attack that killed 11
A jury convicted Robert Bowers of all 63 counts related to a 2018 massacre, the deadliest attack on Jews in US history.
What did Putin say at Russia’s flagship economic forum?
Russian president touted resilient economy despite sanctions, said Ukraine's forces stood 'no chance' of winning war.
Search for loved ones, truth in Greece after migrant boat tragedy
Hundreds of people are missing after a refugee-filled vessel capsizes off Greece's west coast, killing dozens.
Chinese President Xi meets Bill Gates, calls him ‘an old friend’
Xi stressed US-China cooperation in meeting with Gates saying common development should be the aim, not hegemony.
Suspect in Nottingham attack charged with three counts of murder
Police said Valdo Calocane, 31, is also accused of three counts of attempted murder after a stabbing and van attack.
US DOJ: ‘Systemic’ police problems led to murder of George Floyd
Report details abuses against Black residents long before the May 2020 killing of Floyd captured the world's attention.
Canada’s top court upholds STCA that sends asylum seekers to US
The Safe Third Country Agreement allows Canada to turn back most asylum seekers who come from the US.
Serbian court orders investigation of 3 jailed Kosovo policemen
Serbian Public Prosecutor's Office orders continued detention of policemen arrested this week in disputed circumstances.
In Russia, UAE leader calls for dialogue to end Ukraine war
As Putin is isolated by much of the world, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets the Russian president and lauds ties.