Biden administration commends new assault weapon ban in Illinois
Illinois joins eight other US states, including California and New York, in banning the sale of military-style firearms.
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Top Russian general put in charge of ‘more dangerous’ Ukraine war
Move makes General Valery Gerasimov directly accountable for the fate of the faltering Ukraine campaign.
‘Brutal, bloody battles’: Russia’s ‘insane’ fight for Soledar
Ukraine has been crying out for more heavy armour, longer range weapons and air defence systems to end the war.
Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid
Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh's 2030 bid.
Global fashion brands exploiting Bangladesh workers: Study
Study of 1,000 clothing factories found some fashion firms 'engaged in unfair practices', including H&M, Lidl and GAP.
Will California’s extreme storms offset its years-long drought?
The US state has been hit by heavy rain and flooding but experts warn it may not be enough to counteract climate change.
Iranian-British citizen sentenced to death for spying on Iran
The UK called Iran's planned execution of Alireza Akbari 'politically motivated' and demanded his immediate release.
Egyptian pound has lost half of its value since March
The currency depreciated by more than 13 percent as the central bank introduces flexible exchange rate.
Local NY Republicans call on disgraced Congressman Santos to quit
Pressure grows on newly elected Republican George Santos, who fabricated large parts of his resume and personal history.
Church of England admits ‘real shame for us’ over slavery ties
Church to spend $121m to address 'our shameful past' for involvement in the 18th-century slave trade.
Brazil bolsters security as more pro-Bolsonaro protests expected
Supreme Court justice orders authorities to prevent roadblocks, invasion of public buildings as more violence feared.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during West Bank raid
The death of Ahmed Abu Junaid brings the toll of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire so far in 2023 to five.
Bangladesh opposition holds rally seeking PM Hasina’s resignation
The main opposition party wants formation of caretaker government to conducts the next general election due in December.
UK politician suspended for comparing COVID-19 shots to Holocaust
MP Andrew Bridgen said the rollout of the vaccines was the 'biggest crime against humanity' since WWII-era genocide.
Cost-of-living crisis overshadows ‘unavoidable’ climate action
Climate change is the biggest long-term global challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle, WEF says.
China FM on Africa visit sidesteps AU call for UN council seat
China is one of the council’s five permanent members but has not publicly said if it supports calls for an Africa seat.
Why does ‘Putin’s chef’ want Ukraine’s Soledar so badly?
Seizing the salt-mining town could offer the Wagner Group chief Kremlin clout. Ukraine says it is still in Kyiv's hands.
After Nord Stream blasts, NATO, EU vows to protect infrastructure
The two Western organisations are moving to work more closely together, a development the Kremlin has ridiculed.
Russia using old Ukrainian weapons sent in goodwill on front line
During a disarmament campaign after fall of Soviet Union, Moscow received weapons as payment for Kyiv's gas debts.
Crackdown on YouTubers leaves little space for dissent in Yemen
Three of Yemen's most prominent YouTubers have been arrested in the past few weeks by Houthi authorities in Sanaa.