Wildfires in Canada, US: How to stay safe if you are affected
Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the US East Coast and Midwest triggering air quality alerts.
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Southern Khartoum residents fear ongoing fighting after fuel fire
Residents are trapped in the Sudanese capital as fighting rages around a fuel depot and arms manufacturing site.
Pope well and cracking jokes after latest surgery: Doctor
The medic who performed surgery on Pope Francis says the 86-year-old is recovering and 'doesn't have other illnesses'.
Australia to ban Nazi symbols in bid to curb far right
Symbols such as swastikas, SS insignia will be banned in Australia with up to 12 months in prison for offenders.
Bangladesh suffers long power cuts amid worst heatwave in decades
Frequent power cuts due to fuel shortages worsen misery as searing heat forces schools to close and disrupts lives.
Campaigners see hope in Japan same-sex marriage rulings
The latest decision - from Fukuoka court - says not allowing same-sex marriage is an 'unconstitutional situation'.
Trial begins for deputy accused of inaction in US school shooting
Scot Peterson, a former officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, faces criminal charges in a Florida court.
Five facts about Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s club to be
Here's what you need to know about the Argentinian World Cup winner's next destination in Major League Soccer.
Canada’s Trudeau pans Google and Meta for ‘bullying’ to stop bill
Tech giants say a Canadian bill that would push companies to pay news publishers for content will hurt their business.
BBC, BA, Nova Scotia among first big-name victims in global hack
Russian cyber-extortion gang said victims had until June 14 to negotiate ransom or risk their data being dumped online.
Arms depot battle rages in Sudan as fuel facility burns
Fire erupts after Sudan's warring military factions battle over weapons and fuel stores in the capital Khartoum.
Ethiopia says it foiled al-Shabab attack near border with Somalia
Ethiopia says army stopped attackers before they could 'wreck havoc' in the border town of Dollo.
UK Prime Minister Sunak talks trade, AI and Ukraine on US trip
The UK prime minister is set to meet with US Congress members, business leaders and President Biden on a two-day visit.
Jailed Tunisian opposition leader’s health deteriorating: Wife
Sahbi Atig has been hospitalised in intensive care after 25-day hunger strike in protest of his imprisonment.
Wiretapping scandal thrusts Colombian government into crisis
Leaked audio messages from a key aide to the Colombian president have raised concerns of irregular campaign financing.
Canada’s record wildfires should be ‘wake-up call’, experts warn
Images of orange, hazy skies across Canada and parts of US fuel calls to tackle climate crisis making wildfires worse.
Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests
Military also denies allegations of human rights abuses after PTI said some of its members were tortured in custody.
Mexico investigating soldiers involved in ‘execution’ of five men
President Lopez Obrador says extrajudicial killings cannot be permitted and the soldiers involved will face justice.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan accused in lawyer murder case
Lawyer Abdul Razzaq Shar was shot by unknown gunmen and had accused Khan of high treason, police say.
Photos: Canadian wildfire smoke spreads ‘hazardous’ air in the US
Air pollution alerts were issued across the United States due to smoke from wildfires that have been burning in Canada.