Brazil’s ‘fake news’ bill sparks outcry from tech giants
Major tech companies are campaigning against legislation, prompting backlash from Brazilian justice minister and courts.
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US short-seller says iconic investor Icahn has ‘ponzi-like’ biz
Hindenburg Research said Carl Icahn takes money from new investors 'to pay out dividends to old investors'.
Greece’s top court bans far-right party from May election
The Greeks (Hellenes) Party is the first party to be disqualified since the restoration of democracy in 1974.
Sudan’s warring sides ‘agree seven-day ceasefire’
South Sudan's foreign ministry, which made the announcement, say the truce will start from Thursday.
‘Another era’: As King Charles III takes crown, Canada shrugs
Coronation met with 'ambivalence' in largest Commonwealth nation, experts say, as calls to break with UK monarchy grow.
Detained by Russian occupiers: ‘They jail you and forget’
Liliya Pshenichnaya says Russian forces held her for 60 days in a process that was arbitrary, frightful, and confused.
Indians jailed for spying on Qatar for Israel: Reports
Eight Indian nationals are accused of passing along information about a stealth-capable submarine, say media reports.
Arrests, hunger strikes, protests – the life of Khader Adnan
A timeline of major events in the life of Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan, who died in Israeli detention.
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.
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.