Inflation measure closely tracked by US Fed rose in April
Despite rising prices consumer spending remained buoyant but high inflation complicates Fed's interest rate decisions.
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Fighting rages in Sudan but mediators report ceasefire progress
Sudan's warring sides are complying better with a fragile ceasefire, despite reports of fierce fighting in Darfur.
Can satellite imagery fight illegal logging in Mexico?
New monitoring system aims to combat deforestation in Michoacan, but locals remain sceptical about enforcement.
Scientists find 5,000 new species in Pacific, warn of mining risk
Lying between Hawaii and Mexico, the Clarion-Clipperton Zone has become the world's largest mineral exploration region.
US doctor reprimanded, fined for talking about child’s abortion
There are no restrictions on Dr Caitlin Bernard's medical licence after hearing that reflected US divisions on abortion.
Turkey election fever cools down ahead of decisive run-off
Voters find it hard to resurrect enthusiasm of first round ahead of presidential run-off between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu.
Russia’s Belgorod, Ukraine’s Dnipro attacked as war escalates
Russia says the border region under attack days after a daring incursion, as two are reported killed in Ukraine.
Serbia puts army on high alert as Kosovo Serbs clash with police
Police in Kosovo tear gas small groups of ethnic Serbs who try to block the entrance of municipal buildings.
‘Civil society killer’: Israel tax bill threatens to silence NGOs
Legislation would put 65 percent tax on foreign government donations to Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups.
Jordan’s Bedouins take on the struggles of climate change
Jordan, the second most water-scarce country in the world, is adapting to the consequences of climate change.
Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia
The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers.
Boat carrying 500 asylum seekers disappears in Mediterranean Sea
Two humanitarian ships fail to find vessel in distress after rescue groups lose contact with those onboard.
Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?
Here is a rundown of presidential candidates' promises and rhetoric on issues such as security, refugees and economy.
‘Time’s up’: Deal on US debt ceiling close as default looms
A default could upend global financial markets and push the United States into a major recession.
Pakistan slaps travel ban on ex-PM Imran Khan amid row with army
FIA bans Khan, his wife and hundreds of PTI leaders from travelling abroad amid standoff with the military.
Climbers to mark 70 years of Everest summit amid climate concerns
Conditions on the peak raise concerns for mountaineering community and people whose livelihoods depend on visitors.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant firm cleared for human trials
Neuralink cleared by US FDA to study implant allowing interface between human brains and computers.
‘So happy’: Man declared innocent after 33 years in US jail
Daniel Saldana was convicted in 1990 of attempted murder, but evidence emerged that he was not even at the scene.
Peruvian police seize cocaine bricks wrapped in Nazi insignia
Police found 58kg of cocaine bearing the Nazi flag and imprinted with the name of Germany's war-time leader Hitler.
Japan tightens Russian sanctions in line with G7
Japan will freeze the assets of 78 groups and 17 individuals including army officers in Russia, and ban some exports.