Biden makes first visit to US-Mexico border since taking office
The trip followed unveiling of new immigration policy that rights groups warn could put asylum seekers' lives at risk.
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Ukraine denies Russian claim it killed hundreds of soldiers
Moscow said its 'retaliatory strike' killed more than 600 soldiers, but Kyiv said its armed forces were not affected.
Bolsonaro supporters storm key government buildings in Brazil
Thousands of fans of far-right former president invade and deface Brazil's presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court.
UK PM Sunak signals he is open to discussing pay rises for nurses
Rishi Sunak is under pressure to improve wage offers to healthcare staff amid a wave of industrial action over wages.
Sweden says cannot fulfil Turkey’s demands for NATO application
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says Turkey asking for too much, but is confident Ankara will approve its bid for NATO.
Tsunami warning withdrawn after powerful earthquake hits Vanuatu
Tsunami warning withdrawn for parts of the South Pacific Ocean region hours after 7.0 magnitude quake hits Vanuatu.
More than 20 killed in bus crash near Kenya-Uganda border
Twenty-one killed and 49 others injured, police say, in incident that occurred after driver lost control of a bus.
NATO turns down Serbia’s request to deploy troops in Kosovo
Peacekeepers reject Belgrade's request to send up to 1,000 police and army personnel to Kosovo following clashes.
Dozens killed after buses collide in central Senegal
The accident took place near Kaffrine in central Senegal, emergency services said.
Pakistan’s finance minister to meet IMF delegation in Geneva
IMF has yet to approve the release of $1.1bn originally due to be disbursed in November last year.
Israel revokes entry permits of senior Palestinian officials
Israeli entry permits of three Fatah officials revoked after visiting Palestinian citizen of Israel released from jail.
Man arrested after urinating on woman on board Air India flight
Police have arrested a passenger following woman's complaint that he urinated on her during a flight.
Ukraine sanctions dozens of Russian artists, public figures
The list includes Vienna-based opera singer Anna Netrebko and 118 others.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 319
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 319th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Benin holds parliamentary vote, the opposition is allowed to run
The vote is seen as a test of democracy as opposition candidates are authorised to run after a four-year absence.
19 killed, 20 injured in road accident in eastern China
Local media say the accident took place when a truck hit a funeral procession in Nanchang County in Jiangxi province.
Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu’s new government
Crowds rally against govt plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and weaken Israel's Supreme Court.
Ivory Coast troops return home after months of captivity in Mali
Return of 46 soldiers signals resolution of a bitter diplomatic standoff between the Ivory Coast and Mali.
Excitement as China opens borders to quarantine-free travel
China lifts quarantine rules for inbound travellers, ending nearly three years of self-imposed isolation.
Peru anti-government protesters clash with police in Puno
Protesters demand resignation of President Dina Boluarte, who took office after the removal of Pedro Castillo.