Former US officer found guilty of aiding in George Floyd killing
US judge finds ex-Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao guilty of aiding and abetting in Floyd's May 2020 killing.
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Int’l condolences after Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan’s death
The ICRC called on Israel to release Palestinian hunger striker Adnan's body to allow his family to mourn.
Climate talks see push for deadline on ending ‘fossil fuel age’
Calls grow to set a deadline for phasing out all fossil fuels at Berlin climate conference.
Photos: Protests in Palestine after the death of Khader Adnan
A general strike closes shops, and hundreds of people demonstrate in honour of hunger striker.
Eurozone inflation rises to 7 percent after months of decline
Food, drink and energy prices keep climbing across the single currency area following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Hollywood writers go on strike: Here is what to know
The Writers Guild of America says it supports a work stoppage after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay.
Kosovo, Serbia leaders resume talks in Brussels to normalise ties
After more than a decade of negotiations, EU wants Balkan neighbours to settle on plan and put hostilities to rest.
Who was Khader Adnan, the Palestinian who died on hunger strike?
Khader Adnan, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, has died after a nearly three-month-long hunger strike.
Canada’s folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84
One of the most renowned voices to emerge from the folk scene of the 1960s, Lightfoot recorded 20 studio albums.
Australia to ban recreational vaping in ‘Big Tobacco’ crackdown
In recent years, Australia has struggled to contain the explosion in recreational vaping, particularly among teens.
Hollywood writers launch major strike over workers’ rights
US writers' union members are walking off the job after six weeks of negotiations with studios and streamers failed.
US banking crisis: Is your money safe?
As another US bank collapses, here's what you need to know about how to keep your money safe.
Sudan fighting in its 18th day: A list of key events
Battles rage in Sudan despite the latest truce as the UN warns the conflict could turn into 'a full-blown catastrophe'.
Twitter fulfilling more government censorship requests under Musk
Twitter has complied at least partially with 98.8 percent of takedown requests under Elon Musk's ownership, data shows.
Blinding US dust storm leads to fatal collisions in Illinois
Up to 60 cars and nearly 30 commercial vehicles collided on a rural highway, killing at least six passengers.
US Treasury says government may default on debt as early as June
A letter from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of potential 'harm to business and consumer confidence'.
Israel launches deadly air raid on Aleppo airport: media
The attack, which shut down the international airport, is believed to have killed at least one person and wounded more.
First Republic collapse sparks regional bank shares sell-off
With the third major casualty since March, depositors flee regional lenders, driving fears about other smaller banks.
UN refugee agency warns more than 800,000 may flee Sudan
Some 73,000 have already left Sudan and the UN warns thousands will flee as fighting rages on and resources dwindle.
Violence erupts during French May Day protests
Nearly 300 protesters arrested as more than 100 police officers wounded during protests against pension reform.