Fiona, Ian retired from UN list of Atlantic hurricane names
Hurricane Fiona was the costliest weather event in Atlantic Canada, while Ian was the third-most devastating in the US.
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US, UK, Japan, Australia denounce dissolution of Myanmar’s NLD
Myanmar's military rulers disbanded Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party ahead of new elections and to cement their power.
Kentucky and West Virginia move to limit transgender therapies
At least 11 US states have placed restrictions or outright bans on gender-affirming treatments for children.
China’s premier warns against ‘chaos and conflicts’ in Asia
China's No 2 official says Beijing can be 'anchor for world peace' amid tensions with the United States.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 400
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 400th day, we take a look at the main developments.
START treaty: Russia stops sending nuclear arms info to US
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said: 'There will be no notifications at all', as the US also stops data sharing.
Israeli missile attack on Syria’s Damascus area wounds 2 soldiers
Two soldiers were injured and damage sustained in Israel's latest air attacks in vicinity of Syria's capital city.
Surprise delay to Indonesia elections labelled unconstitutional
A Jakarta court ruled that elections set for 2024 cannot take place until at least 2025 but the constitution disagrees.
Starbucks ex-CEO jostles with Bernie Sanders over anti-union push
The coffee chain has been accused of retaliating against workers involved in unionisation efforts.
US urges China against ‘overreacting’ to Taiwan president transit
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen's stopover in the US is 'normal' and consistent with longstanding US policy, White House says.
Medieval Swahilis had African and Asian ancestry: DNA study
Researchers say up to half of the DNA of people from Swahili areas was from Persia (90 percent) and India (10 percent).
Adidas to withdraw trademark complaint against Black Lives Matter
The sportswear company has taken frequent legal action since 2008 to defend its exclusive use of the three-stripe logo.
‘Friends’: White House downplays Biden-Netanyahu public spat
White House spokesman says 'there's a lot to like' about Israeli PM statement rejecting US president's criticism.
UAE leader gives his brothers and son top positions
UAE president names son Sheikh Khaled as crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and three brothers to top roles.
Pope Francis admitted to hospital with respiratory infection
The pope has a respiratory infection that will require several days of appropriate treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
UN votes to ask world court to rule on countries’ climate duties
Call for International Court of Justice to offer legal opinion on climate crisis follows campaign led by island Vanuatu.
‘Critical first step’: US Senate votes to repeal Iraq war powers
Advocates say the vote shows progress in efforts to reform legal architecture of the US's post-9/11 'war on terror'.
Musk, other tech experts urge halt to further AI developments
Over 1,000 tech leaders sign petition calling for pause of 'giant AI experiments' in response to the release of GPT-4.
Colombian rebels kill nine soldiers in blow to peace talks
Preliminary military assessment has identified the left-wing ELN as responsible for the attack in a northern province.
‘No impunity’ for migrant detention centre fire: Mexico president
'How is it possible that the Mexican authorities left human beings locked up with no way to escape?' Amnesty Int'l asks.