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McCarthy calls for spending caps to raise US debt ceiling
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy denounces US debt as a 'time bomb' in a major New York City speech.
Alphabet shares fall on report Samsung may switch search to Bing
Bing, a minor player, has risen to prominence with AI tech behind ChatGPT, posing a real challenge to Google.
French court acquits Air France, Airbus over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
The ruling is a huge blow to families of victims who have waged a 14-year campaign for justice.
Russian mercenaries in Sudan: What is the Wagner Group’s role?
The Russian mercenary group has been accused of plundering Sudan's gold resources to bankroll operations in Ukraine.
Sunak investigated over wife’s interest in UK childcare firm
Probe launched into shares Akshata Murty holds in a childcare agency, according to update given to Parliament members.
UN chief appeals to rival Sudan leaders to end violence
As fighting escalates, Antonio Guterres calls on army and paramilitary chiefs to restore calm and engage in dialogue.
Colombia’s FARC rebel faction ready for ‘peace talks’
The Estado Mayor Central armed group, a FARC breakaway organisation, says it is ready to start peace talks on May 16.
As India becomes the most populous nation, Kerala ages
The percentage of people aged 60-plus in Kerala has shot up from 5.1 percent to 16.5 percent - the highest among states.
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison
Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has denounced Russia's war in Ukraine, jailed for treason and denigrating the army.
New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag
Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence.
Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year
The military did not specify whether those jailed for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed.
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games
USS Milius conducted a 'routine' transit to demonstrate US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, navy says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 418
As the conflict enters its 418th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Alabama shooting: 4 killed in Dadeville ‘Sweet 16’ birthday party
Attack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.
Fierce fighting continues in Sudan after brief humanitarian pause
Presidents of Kenya, South Sudan and Djibouti to travel to Sudan as clashes between rival military factions rages.
Putin meets China’s defence minister, hails military ties
Vladimir Putin's meeting with Li Shangfu comes less than a month after Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Moscow.
Iran issues prison sentences for 2020 downing of Ukraine airliner
Iran has said the suspects include missile defence personnel who made a 'disastrous mistake'.
Dozens of defence forces killed in Burkina Faso attack: Governor
Provisional death toll was 34 volunteers and six soldiers in an attack carried out by unidentified men, authorities say.
Who is al-Burhan, Sudan’s military de facto head of state?
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is the military commander who has for years been the de facto leader of Sudan.