Turkey’s Erdogan defies pressure over Sweden’s NATO application
Turkish president says the Nordic nation has not fully addressed his security concerns.
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US confirms top diplomat Blinken’s long-anticipated China visit
Trip had been delayed amid 'spy balloon' incident that underscored rising tensions between the superpowers.
Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law deepens Anglican Church rift on gay rights
The latest split in the Anglican Church comes after recent comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury on Uganda's new law.
Nigeria allows currency to drop third of value on official market
For decades, multiple exchange rates had led to foreign currency shortages that worsened under Godwin Emefiele.
Bosnia arrests 13-year-old after school shooting wounds teacher
The incident comes after two mass shootings in neighbouring Serbia showed the normalisation of violence in the Balkans.
A year in jail for Indian activist held over Prophet remarks row
Javed Mohammad is accused of instigating demonstrations but his family and lawyers say there is no evidence against him.
EC migration deal ignores Tunisia’s repression: Rights groups
Rights groups are concerned the EC deal, in following its anti-migrant agenda, props up Tunisia's authoritarianism.
HRW accuses M23 militia of rape, finds mass graves in DR Congo
The group says that M23's killings and rapes in eastern DRC are bolstered by the military support of Rwandan officials.
Australian senator accuses male colleague of sexual assault
Thorpe alleged conservative senator Van 'harassed' and 'sexually assaulted' her - before withdrawing the comments.
Russia jails Navalny campaigner Lilia Chanysheva for ‘extremism’
The former campaign chief in Ufa sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for 'creating an extremist organisation'.
Italians bid farewell to ex-PM and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi
Thousands gather in Milan for funeral of controversial politician and TV mogul who dominated public life for decades.
Israeli forces face no charges over death of Palestinian-American
Omar Assad, 80, was left untreated after suffering a heart attack following rough treatment by Israeli forces.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 476
As the war enters it 476th day, these are the main developments.
Mayor of Mexican city moved to military base amid death threats
Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero says she does not know who is responsible for the threats but is taking precautions.
Judge clears way for E Jean Carroll defamation suit against Trump
Carroll says Trump 'doubled down' on defamatory statements after a grand jury concluded he had abused her.
Trump pleads not guilty at federal arraignment in Florida
Former US president makes first court appearance as he faces federal charges of mishandling classified government files.
NATO chief offers Vilnius summit preview at White House
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg vowed to 'sustain and step up' support for Ukraine as it faces Russian invasion.
US grain merchants Bunge, Viterra to merge to create giant
The deal, unprecedented in size in the sector, will make a trading giant and is likely to reduce competition.
Acclaimed US novelist Cormac McCarthy dies at 89
Known for his dark tales of Americana, including No Country for Old Men, McCarthy was an icon in modern US literature.
White House to review ruling that press secretary broke Hatch Act
A ruling by a government agency said Karine Jean-Pierre violated a law limiting political activity by federal employees.