Rights groups to screen BBC film on Modi before White House visit
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International schedule a private screening, two days ahead of Indian PM's state visit.
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India, Nigeria, Turkey threatened Twitter shutdown: Jack Dorsey
Indian government dismisses allegation by Twitter's ex-CEO as an 'outright lie'.
Police say driver going too fast in fatal Australia bus crash
The driver could face years in prison if found guilty after 10 people were killed when the bus came off the road.
Colombia plane crash: Children recovering, custody tussle starts
The Colombian Family Welfare Institute says the four children are 'in high spirits' as relatives claim custody.
Twitter CEO pledges ‘world’s most accurate real-time information’
Linda Yaccarino lays out her vision for 'Twitter 2.0' a week after taking the helm of the troubled Musk-owned platform.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in China
Four-day state visit comes amid hopes China can help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Colombian ELN ceasefire raises concerns over limits to violence
The agreement is a milestone for the Colombian government, though doubts remain over its ability to reduce violence.
Blinken hails US progress on China spying after Cuba revelations
US officials say China has for years operated spying facilities in Cuba that were upgraded in 2019.
UBS is wealth management behemoth after Credit Suisse takeover
As a result of biggest banking deal since 2008 crisis, UBS will oversee $5 trillion in assets, giving it lead position.
‘Wedding or a funeral?’ Taliban bans music at Kabul wedding halls
The Taliban bans music at Kabul weddings halls because it is considered against the teachings of Islam.
Major US highway could take months to repair after collapse
Drivers face prolonged commutes after a section of one of the largest East Coast transportation routes buckled and fell.
Thailand’s PM frontrunner Pita faces election commission probe
Commission will investigate whether Pita was unfit to register as a candidate due to his ownership of media firm shares.
Sahara salt diggers struggle to maintain centuries-old trade
A trade passed on from generation to generation is now struggling to survive because of conflict and fluctuating income.
‘Historic moment’: First climate action case goes on trial in US
Plaintiffs argue Montana's fossil fuel-reliant energy system violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.
Five things to expect from Trump’s appearance in Florida court
Trump's US federal court appearance in documents case likely echoing New York indictment, with possible key differences.
In Silvio Berlusconi’s words: Offensive quotes and gaffes
The Italian leader offended several world leaders, including Obama and Merkel, and often insulted marginalised groups.
JPMorgan to pay $290m to settle with Epstein victims
Agreement would compensate victims who say JPMorgan ignored warnings about Epstein's abuse and kept him as a client.
Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?
The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country's coast during an economic crisis.
Putin, Orban lead global tributes for Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi
Italian politicians, world leaders and sports figures remember the flamboyant figure, who has died at 86.
More than 45 killed in attack on DR Congo displacement camp: UN
CODECO fighters blamed for the attack on camp housing internally displaced persons in Ituri province.