India’s Tata Group to build $5bn EV battery gigafactory in UK
The company and UK government say Tata will build its first gigafactory outside of India and employ up to 4,000 people.
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Photos: Millions feel the effects of an unrelenting heatwave
Some countries are taking additional steps to protect the public’s health during the sweltering summer of 2023.
Heatwaves set more records across Europe, Asia and US
Residents across the globe grapple with scorching temperatures, deadly wildfires and health warnings.
Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests
Three days of protests, called by veteran opposition figure Raila Odinga against tax hikes, begin on Wednesday.
Israel ‘not a racist’ state, US House resolution proclaims
Measure is the latest backlash against Israel's critics in the US, as Israeli President Herzog visits the White House.
Peru’s Boluarte denounces protests as ‘threat to democracy’
President Dina Boluarte has faced criticism for her government's heavy-handed response to anti-government protests.
South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’
Putin's arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says.
Extreme heat sets records, brings health warnings in Europe, US
Red alerts issued around Europe as UN weather agency says heatwave in northern hemisphere set to intensify.
Baby’s body found on Spain beach from shipwreck: Police
The baby was travelling with her parents onboard a boat that left Algeria in March and sank off Spain's Balearic Islands
Panama’s ex-president sentenced to 10 years for money laundering
Former President Ricardo Martinelli denies wrongdoing in the case, which involves the purchase of Panamanian media.
Heavy rains cause landslides in Colombia, killing at least 12
Colombian authorities say about 20 people remain missing after mudslides sweep through central Colombia.
Egypt bans rapper Travis Scott’s pyramid concert after campaign
Egypt's powerful musicians syndicate argues US artist's concert would 'go against our traditions'.
BBC Cairo staff on three-day strike over unequal pay
Employees are demanding salaries be increased as Egypt struggles with a dire economic crisis and high inflation.
Experts warn of health risks as extreme heat sweeps the globe
'Heatwaves are one of the most deadly natural hazards,' climate scientist says as high temps scorch US, Asia and Europe.
Egypt jails rights researcher Patrick Zaki for 3 years, NGO says
Patrick Zaki previously spent 22 months in pre-trial detention after writing article about plight of Egypt's Christians.
Spanish court orders extradition of Venezuelan ex-spy chief to US
Hugo Carvajal, who is wanted on drug trafficking charges in the US, was arrested in September 2021 in Madrid.
Tunisia anti-fake news law criminalises free speech: Legal group
The International Commission of Jurists says that President Saied is shutting down space for free speech online.
Suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Peshawar wounds at least eight
Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan claims responsibility for attack targeting a truck carrying paramilitary troops.
Trump says he is a target of January 6 federal investigation
Former US president says he was told to report to grand jury, 'which almost always means an Arrest and Indictment'.
UAE signs deal to develop mines in eastern DR Congo
Agreement reached after DRC signs a 25-year contract with a UAE firm over export rights for artisanally mined ores.