Ukraine F-16 fighter pilot training to start soon in Romania
Ukraine defence minister says he hopes training lasts no longer than 6 months so planes in combat against Russia soon.
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Sri Lanka’s fishermen face double whammy of climate and economy
Small-scale fishers who supply nearly half of Sri Lanka’s animal protein are being hit by inflation and climate change.
Belarus artist who put manure at Lukashenko’s office dies in jail
Artist and political activist Ales Pushkin, 57, has died in a prison in what his wife said were 'unclear circumstances'.
Taiwan says Chinese air force, navy stage mass drill near island
Defence ministry says monitoring the situation after Chinese air force planes appeared to be coordinating with ships.
North Korea fires suspected long range ballistic missile
Japan lodges 'stern protest' after Pyongyang launched weapon from east coast – its 12th launch this year.
Russia’s Medvedev says NATO’s Ukraine aid brings world war closer
The deputy secretary of Russia's Security Council said Western military aid would not stop Moscow's victory in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 504
As the conflict enters its 504th day, these are the main developments.
Japan turns to livestreamed fish in Fukushima safety campaign
Tokyo has embarked on a multi-million dollar campaign to convince people it's safe to release radioactive water.
US Justice Dept switches course on Trump immunity in Carroll case
The department previously said Trump enjoyed immunity for comments that writer E Jean Carroll called defamatory.
White Helmets accuse Syrian missile attack of killing volunteer
The volunteer group said Abdul Baset Abdul Khaleq died while a rescue van toured areas shelled by artillery.
Russia launches latest drone attack on Kyiv as NATO meets
Russia also conducted air raids on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday morning with Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Follower of US cult leader Charles Manson released from prison
Leslie Van Houten, 73, was serving a sentence for fatally stabbing a store owner and his wife in Los Angeles in 1969.
Jury declares pages from Aretha Franklin’s couch to be her will
Franklin's sons have disputed which version of their mother's will is valid following the singer's 2018 death.
NATO stops short of Ukraine invitation, angering Zelenskyy
Military alliance says it will invite Ukraine to become a member only when 'conditions are met' but gives no timeline.
Evidence in Canada lake indicates start of new Anthropocene epoch
A group of scientists say human activity has fundamentally altered the geology, atmosphere and biology of the earth.
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold on forced Uighur labour in China
Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold are alleged to have or have had supply chains or operations in China using forced labour.
Bank of America fined $250m over junk fees, other issues
CFPB has launched a crackdown on a range of so-called 'junk fees' that it says lenders unfairly charge customers.
Top Russian official says Poland wants to seize parts of Ukraine
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova touts theory often raised by Moscow without any evidence.
Trump team asks to delay documents trial, citing election run-up
Donald Trump is too busy campaigning for 2024 to prepare for US trial, lawyers say, asking for indefinite postponement.
Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership
Ankara supports Sweden's bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.