Jordan’s Bedouins take on the struggles of climate change
Jordan, the second most water-scarce country in the world, is adapting to the consequences of climate change.
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Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia
The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers.
Boat carrying 500 asylum seekers disappears in Mediterranean Sea
Two humanitarian ships fail to find vessel in distress after rescue groups lose contact with those onboard.
Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?
Here is a rundown of presidential candidates' promises and rhetoric on issues such as security, refugees and economy.
‘Time’s up’: Deal on US debt ceiling close as default looms
A default could upend global financial markets and push the United States into a major recession.
Pakistan slaps travel ban on ex-PM Imran Khan amid row with army
FIA bans Khan, his wife and hundreds of PTI leaders from travelling abroad amid standoff with the military.
Climbers to mark 70 years of Everest summit amid climate concerns
Conditions on the peak raise concerns for mountaineering community and people whose livelihoods depend on visitors.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant firm cleared for human trials
Neuralink cleared by US FDA to study implant allowing interface between human brains and computers.
‘So happy’: Man declared innocent after 33 years in US jail
Daniel Saldana was convicted in 1990 of attempted murder, but evidence emerged that he was not even at the scene.
Peruvian police seize cocaine bricks wrapped in Nazi insignia
Police found 58kg of cocaine bearing the Nazi flag and imprinted with the name of Germany's war-time leader Hitler.
Japan tightens Russian sanctions in line with G7
Japan will freeze the assets of 78 groups and 17 individuals including army officers in Russia, and ban some exports.
China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns
Department accused Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Volt Typhoon, of carrying out cyber-espionage on US targets.
Man arrested in Japan after four killed in rare gun, knife attack
The suspect was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a building in a 12 hour standoff with police.
Killer whales damage boat in latest orca incident off Spain coast
Dozens of incidents involving groups of orcas and boats reported off the Spanish, Portuguese coasts so far this year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 457
As the war enters its 457th day, we take a look at the main developments.
UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China
The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces long-delayed security law trial in September.
US says Russia cannot win in Ukraine, Moscow sees long war ahead
Russia’s former President Dmitry Medvedev said Ukraine war is likely to last decades with bouts of fighting and truces.
In a changed Indonesia, some fear a ‘backlash’ against freedoms
Indonesia has changed significantly since Soeharto resigned 25 years ago but activists say new threats are emerging.
Amnesty report finds racial bias in Peru’s protest crackdown
Report comes as Peru declares Mexican President Lopez Obrador persona non grata after he criticised protest response.
US doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim faces hearing
Doctor Caitlin Bernard faces possible discipline after the abortion she gave a child put her in the national spotlight.