Brazilian police identify alleged mastermind in Amazon murders
A gang leader is accused of organising the 2022 murders of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips.
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How China became the world’s leading exporter of combat drones
Cheap, 'good enough' Chinese armed drones dominating world market due to US export controls, analysts say.
Storm deaths ‘could have been prevented’, Indigenous leaders say
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in the US is seeking a presidential disaster declaration after six dead in winter snowstorms.
Is debt cancellation the way forward for Sri Lanka?
As 182 economists from around the world issued a call to cancel Sri Lanka's debt, not all experts agree.
Ex-Republican candidate held for shootings at Democrats’ homes
Solomon Pena allegedly plotted attacks against New Mexico officials after losing his own bid for office in November.
Poland increases pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine
Poland says it is planning to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, but will first seek approval from Berlin.
US Capitol riot: Four Oath Keepers guilty of seditious conspiracy
Verdict marks major victory for US Justice Department in its push to prosecute those involved in January 6, 2021 riot.
Man photographed with foot on Pelosi’s desk on Jan 6 found guilty
An image of Richard Barnett reclining against the legislator's desk has become emblematic of the 2021 US Capitol attack.
Burkina Faso confirms it has ended French military accord
Burkina Faso gov't spokesman says the country wants to defend itself and France has one month to pull out troops.
Erdogan warns Sweden on NATO bid after Quran burning protest
Turkish president says Sweden should not expect Ankara's support in its bid to join the military alliance.
Musk says he was sure of Saudi backing to privatise Tesla
Elon Musk is on trial for claims that he defrauded investors by tweeting he secured funds to privatise his firm Tesla.
UK PM orders investigation into party chairman’s tax affairs
Rishi Sunak says 'questions need answering' over fellow Conservative Party politician Nadhim Zahawi's dealings.
US joins Europe with fresh sanctions over Iran protest crackdown
US measures, taken in coordination with the EU and UK, target Iranian officials accused of suppressing demonstrations.
Ex-FBI agent violated sanctions by aiding Russian oligarch: DOJ
Former head of FBI counterintelligence division in New York worked for sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska, US alleges.
Colombian activist killings hit record high in 2022: Ombudsman
Human rights ombudsman says 215 activists and social leaders killed across Colombia last year, up from 145 in 2021.
Spotify to lay off 6% of its employees
The tech sector is facing a demand downturn after two years of pandemic-powered growth when it had hired aggressively.
US man recounts seizing gun from shooter in Lunar New Year attack
Police credit people who confronted California gunman who killed 11 with preventing more casualties.
Lebanese judge probing 2020 Beirut port blast resumes inquiry
The probe into the 2020 explosion had been derailed for months by legal challenges as well resistance from factions.
Brazil-Argentina summit to focus on trade, economic integration
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Argentinian counterpart Fernandez are looking into a common currency.
Iraqi PM replaces Central Bank governor over currency drop
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's move comes after a fall in value of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar.