US groups demand Abu Akleh probe via Justice for Shireen Act
Dozens of rights organisations renew calls for justice for Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces.
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Woman who took abortion pills beyond UK limit to be released
Woman's 28-month sentence is reduced and suspended after she admitted taking pills beyond the legal limit.
McDonald’s UK apologises after racism, sexual misconduct report
Dozens of McDonald's staff in the UK made allegations of sexual misconduct, racism and bullying, the BBC probe says.
Nigerian petrol prices reach record high after subsidy removal
The removal in May has triggered skyrocketing fuel prices in Africa's largest oil producer.
How to stay cool and safe during this summer heatwave
Heat stroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body's internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).
‘Kidneys of Kolkata’: How urbanisation is killing Indian wetlands
Conservationists say land grabs and pollution are putting the lifeline for the megacity's 14 million residents at risk.
Why farmers in India are worried despite ‘average’ monsoon rains
While average monsoon rains are ordinarily good for the farmers, uneven distribution this year has created new worries.
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit
Erdogan is also set to visit Qatar and UAE as he looks to improve relations and secure trade deals with the Gulf states.
Malaysia charges politician with sedition over sultan remarks
Muhammad Sanusi MD Nor pleads not guilty, accuses government of stifling free speech as regional elections loom.
Kerry hopes climate cooperation can redefine US-China ties
Envoy tells Wang Yi that China and US could use climate cooperation to redefine their troubled diplomatic relationship.
Australian and his dog rescued after 3 months adrift in Pacific
Sydney resident Timothy Lyndsay Shaddock, 54, and dog Bella rescued 1,900km from land by the crew of Mexican tuna boat.
Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access
Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue despite Russia's withdrawal from the deal.
Tens of thousands flee as Typhoon Talim lashes China, Vietnam
Powerful typhoon roars ashore on coast of China's Guangdong province, bringing fierce winds, storm surges and rain.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 510
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 510th day.
Russia launches wave of air attacks on southern, eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's air force said Odesa, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions under attack threat.
Georgia court dismisses Trump attempt to scuttle election probe
Former US President Donald Trump had requested prosecutor Fani Willis be blocked from filing charges against him.
Taiwan presidential candidate plans US stop, drawing China’s ire
China decries plans of 'separatist' Taiwanese presidential frontrunner William Lai to stop in US during a Paraguay trip.
Alleged Pentagon leaker Teixeira calls for release, citing Trump
Lawyers argue Teixeira should be released ahead of trial, much like Trump was in his federal classified documents case.
Turkey’s Erdogan arrives in Saudi Arabia to kick off Gulf tour
Turkish president will also visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as he seeks to boost foreign investment.
Extreme weather grips the globe as heatwaves and wildfires rage
Temperatures have reached new highs as heatwaves and wildfires scorch parts of the Northern Hemisphere.