Prominent Algerian opposition activist arrested by authorities
Karim Tabbou, a prominent member of the Hirak movement, has been arrested several times since 2019.
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Bangladesh promises free, fair polls after US warns of visa curbs
Dhaka assures free polls, due by January 2024, after US says it would restrict visas to Bangladeshis who undermine vote.
Paralysed man walks with device that connects brain, spinal cord
A paralysed man has regained the ability to walk smoothly using only his thoughts, for the first time.
Cambodia’s opposition disqualified from election, appeal fails
Cambodia’s Constitutional Council rejects appeal from opposition Candlelight Party to be allowed contest election.
Tunisia court frees radio station head arrested in crackdown
Several Mosaique FM journalists have been under scrutiny as Saied’s government cracks down on critics.
India’s opposition to boycott new parliament inauguration by Modi
Nineteen opposition parties announce boycott, accusing PM of sidelining Droupadi Murmu, India's first tribal president.
Cambodia condemned after union leader jailed over casino strike
Chhim Sithar found guilty of 'incitement' over strikes that began in 2021 when NagaWorld fired more than 1,300 staff.
Treason trial set for Russian hypersonic missile scientist
Anatoly Maslov and two colleagues from Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics accused of treason.
Gold for safe passage: How a family of 12 escaped from Sudan
Egypt seemed so close - but Raga Makawi and her relatives were stranded at the border for days after fleeing Khartoum.
‘We want justice’: Anger in Uvalde a year after school shooting
Victims’ family members upset over lack of law enforcement accountability and progress on gun laws.In
Russia angered by visit to Norway of largest US aircraft carrier
The USS Gerald R Ford is visiting Oslo ahead of expected military exercises in the Arctic.
Microsoft says China-sponsored hackers targeted infrastructure
US tech giant says attacks targeted communications and other infrastructure in Guam and elsewhere.
‘Raw, powerful, unstoppable’: Tributes pour in for Tina Turner
Barack Obama, Mick Jagger, Elton John and Beyonce pay tribute to 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' Tina Turner after her death.
Israel military court jails soldiers for abusing Palestinian man
Rights groups accuse Israeli military of investigating only a fraction of cases involving crimes against Palestinians.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 456
As the war enters its 456th day, we take a look at the main developments.
US elections 2024: Who is the Republican contender Ron DeSantis?
A look at rise of Florida governor, who is seen as Trump's most serious challenger for party's presidential nomination.
Photos: Tina Turner, a life in music
Turner, a music icon, dies at age 83 in Switzerland, after a long illness, leaving behind a performing legacy.
Canada and Saudi Arabia rekindle diplomatic ties after 2018 spat
Diplomatic rupture began in 2018, with tweets from Canada's foreign ministry denouncing human rights in Saudi Arabia.
Thirsty elephants rampage through north Cameroon city
Forestry and wildlife official Jean Nyemeg said elephants trampled a child to death this week in a village near Maroua
Ron DeSantis files paperwork for US presidential campaign
Filings come ahead of official campaign launch as Florida governor challenges Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination.