Wagner mercenaries offered chance to serve in Russia, Putin says
Putin claims Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin rejected offer of fighters serving in Russia after mutiny.
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Putin says Western tanks ‘priority target’ for Russia in Ukraine
Russian president also warns that Western weapons supplied to Kyiv only prolonged war and would not change its outcome.
Will Pakistan’s IMF agreement save its economy?
It could heIp Pakistan stabilise the economy, but might not improve the government's popularity.
What is India’s Chandrayaan moon mission and when will it launch?
If successful, India will join just three other countries that successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 506
As the conflict enters its 506th day, these are the main developments.
Aspartame sweetener ‘possible carcinogen’ but safe in moderation
World Health Organisation says sweetener in diet drinks and other foods is possible cause of cancer but still safe.
Myanmar military regime accused of murdering political prisoners
Prison officials accused of extrajudicial killings and torture with thousands arrested for their opposition to the coup.
US bars former Panamanian President Varela from entering country
Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez has been accused of participation in the Odebrecht scandal, swapping bribes for contracts.
Founder of crypto lender Celsius Network says not guilty of fraud
Alex Mashinsky was charged with seven criminal counts - including securities fraud, commodities fraud and wire fraud.
Hollywood actors to join screenwriters in strike over wages, AI
The strike is first joint action between actors and writers in 60 years, bringing major studio projects to a standstill.
US Southwest heatwave brings dangerous temperatures to California
Officials urge residents to plan for scorching heat and advise against hiking or being outside for long durations.
ICC investigating Darfur violence amid continuing Sudan conflict
International Criminal Court's jurisdiction in Sudan is limited to Darfur under 2005 UN Security Council resolution.
Tunisia recovers bodies of 13 migrants after boat sinks off coast
Tunisia is facing an unprecedented migration crisis, having replaced Libya as a main departure point.
Concerns over Guatemalan democracy after leading party suspended
Presidential candidate Sandra Torres has paused her campaign in solidarity with progressive rival Bernardo Arevalo.
Why is there a disputed border between Lebanon and Israel?
Fears of an escalation between Israel and Lebanon have been rising over the past few months.
US firefighters raise concerns over looming pay cut
Poorly paid and stretched thin during gruelling wildfire seasons, firefighters warn of 'devastating' wave of departures.
DRC ex-minister turned opposition figure Cherubin Okende killed
Opposition brands killing a 'political assassination' as government expresses shock and orders a probe.
Kosovo’s MPs brawl as PM speaks on defusing tensions with Serbs
Emotions boiled over in parliament during debate over measures to defuse tensions in restive Serb enclaves in the north.
Germany unveils new policy to deal with more ‘assertive’ China
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany wants 'to reduce critical dependencies in future' on Berlin's top trade partner.
Will India’s new moon mission propel it into an elite orbit?
India aims to become the fourth nation to successfully make a soft-landing on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.