A Bali isle was plagued by trash. Residents made cleaning up pay
Community-run recycling centre is being credited with transforming Nusa Lembongan's once-polluted beaches and waterways.
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Mexico approves new Tesla plant in northern Mexico
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced the decision on Tuesday following a call with Elon Musk.
Cholera outbreak in quake-hit northwestern Syria kills two people
Two people have died and 568 non-fatal cases have been reported in the earthquake-hit areas of northwestern Syria.
European Parliament to ban TikTok from staff phones: EU official
The move comes a day after the US gave federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices.
From California to NY, coast-to-coast storms ravage US
Snow, high winds, tornadoes cause damage across US with another massive winter storm brewing.
Putin orders tightening of Ukraine border as drones hit Russia
One drone crashed 100 km from Moscow on Tuesday, according to the regional governor.
Bola Tinubu leads in Nigeria election, opposition seeks new vote
Three opposition parties call for cancellation of election, as ruling party candidate is in the lead.
US Supreme Court weighs Biden’s college student debt relief
Joe Biden wants to forgive student debt for millions, but critics argue he overstepped his authority.
Europe leaps towards energy autonomy as sanctions undercut Russia
Moscow has waged an energy war against the EU over the past year, but the bloc appears to be holding firm.
Israel releases settlers arrested after anti-Palestinian attacks
Only eight Jewish settlers were arrested after Sunday's attack on villages near Nablus that left one Palestinian dead.
Record number of countries enforced internet blackouts in 2022
A new report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn campaign finds 35 countries have hit the kill button over the past year.
In search of healthcare, a child joins mass migration to Chile
Waves of Venezuelan refugees and migrants are arriving in Chile, attracted by political and economic stability.
Who’s leading the Nigeria election? All to know about the results
Voters and observer missions have highlighted INEC's failures and violence on election day as results are awaited.
UK’s COVID-19 inquiry should address racism, says campaign group
Officials must probe why Black and ethnic minority Britons were overrepresented in pandemic tolls, says group.
In 2022, the world saw 187 internet shutdowns – 84 by India alone
More than half of 84 shutdowns in 2022 recorded in Kashmir as India leads Access Now list for a fifth consecutive year.
‘Everywhere they go, the Rohingya are exploited’
Kaamil Ahmed, a British journalist, on his new book about the Rohingya's extraordinary suffering.
Blinken in Central Asia to boost ties amid Russia-Ukraine war
US secretary of state to meet with counterparts of five Central Asian countries on visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Philippines’ Marcos Jr urges military to focus on South China Sea
Philippine president says country's boundaries being called into question just weeks after public dispute with China.
Rights group, UN experts express concern over Bahrain arrests
HRW says Manama still committing widespread rights violations as it seeks to 'display image of reform and tolerance'.
Follow the vote: Nigeria presidential election results by state
Counting has been under way since polls closed on Sunday, with the final tally expected within five days.