Ukraine ‘managing to stabilise’ situation around Bakhmut
Ukrainian military's top commander says his forces are pushing back Russian assault on city in the Donbas region.
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At least 23 killed in Mississippi tornado, storms
The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue across storm-stricken areas.
Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and Moore’s Law author, dies at 94
Moore, a modern technological transformation pioneer, helped companies bring more powerful chips to smaller computers.
India’s Gandhi promises to fight on after removal as MP
Leader of India's Congress party was stripped of his seat after he was convicted of defamation over a remark on PM Modi.
US lawsuit takes aim at ‘weapon of choice’ for stalkers
Cheriena Ben is among plaintiffs in a US class-action lawsuit alleging Apple AirTags facilitate stalking and violence.
LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr warns Egypt users of police-run accounts
Grindr says police are using fake accounts and taking over real accounts from members who have been arrested.
Large asteroid to zoom between Earth and Moon
On Saturday, the 2023 DZ2 will come within a third of the distance from the Earth to the Moon.
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
The commander of the Danish air force says the combined Nordic fleet is comparable to 'a large European country'.
Myanmar’s military jet fuel supplies hit by latest US sanctions
US Treasury Department sanctioned two people and six entities linked to military regime's atrocities, air campaigns.
France bans ‘recreational’ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram
France joins a growing list of states that say TikTok lacks sufficient levels of cybersecurity and data protection.
Russia puts Putin’s ex-speechwriter on wanted list over Ukraine
Abbas Gallyamov wrote speeches for Vladimir Putin during the Russian leader's 2008-12 time as prime minister.
Joe Biden says no sign yet of China sending Russia weapons
Ex-President Medvedev quotes threatening 1941 Stalin message to urge more weapons production by Russia's arms industry.
Pro-Iranian forces in Syria warn US of response to air strikes
President Joe Biden said US 'does not seek conflict with Iran' but would respond 'forcefully' to attacks on US forces.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 395
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 395th day, we take a look at the main developments.
US Senators ask Biden to help ICC with Putin war crimes probe
The US has not agreed to provide information to ICC out of concern that the court could one day scrutinise US officials.
Man pleads guilty in US probe of Haiti president assassination
Rodolphe Jaar faces charges of conspiring to murder or kidnap President Jovenal Moise and providing support to the plot.
Spain’s first major wildfire of the year rages in Valencia region
More than 500 firefighters battle blaze that has forced 1,500 residents from their homes.
Greece welcomes back ancient art amid pressure on British Museum
The restitution of Parthenon artefacts from the Vatican increases pressure on the British Museum to return marbles.
Dozens missing in latest shipwreck off Tunisia
At least 34 refugees missing after boat sinks off Tunisia amid a sharp increase in vessels heading towards Italy.
Civilians in Bakhmut ‘pushed to limits of existence’: Red Cross
ICRC says about 10,000 Ukrainian civilians are living in 'very dire conditions' in Bakhmut and surrounding settlements.