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Photos: Deadly train collision in Greece kills dozens
Multiple train cars derailed and at least three burst into flames after the collision near the town of Tempe.
Pakistan top court orders polls in two provinces within 90 days
Supreme Court says elections for provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must be held within 90 days.
FBI director says China laboratory leak was likely COVID source
FBI Director Christopher Wray accuses China of thwarting efforts to identify the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak.
International concern as conflict grows in breakaway Somaliland
Six countries issue joint statement over clashes around town of Lascanood between Somaliland and local clan forces.
Bola Tinubu wins controversial Nigerian presidential election
Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has won the popular vote in the disputed election.
New US House committee on China cites ‘existential struggle’
New committee's efforts to counter Beijing are likely to put pressure on US President Joe Biden to take a firmer line.
A Bali isle was plagued by trash. Residents made cleaning up pay
Community-run recycling centre is being credited with transforming Nusa Lembongan's once-polluted beaches and waterways.
Mexico approves new Tesla plant in northern Mexico
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced the decision on Tuesday following a call with Elon Musk.
Cholera outbreak in quake-hit northwestern Syria kills two people
Two people have died and 568 non-fatal cases have been reported in the earthquake-hit areas of northwestern Syria.
European Parliament to ban TikTok from staff phones: EU official
The move comes a day after the US gave federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices.
From California to NY, coast-to-coast storms ravage US
Snow, high winds, tornadoes cause damage across US with another massive winter storm brewing.
Putin orders tightening of Ukraine border as drones hit Russia
One drone crashed 100 km from Moscow on Tuesday, according to the regional governor.
Bola Tinubu leads in Nigeria election, opposition seeks new vote
Three opposition parties call for cancellation of election, as ruling party candidate is in the lead.
US Supreme Court weighs Biden’s college student debt relief
Joe Biden wants to forgive student debt for millions, but critics argue he overstepped his authority.
Europe leaps towards energy autonomy as sanctions undercut Russia
Moscow has waged an energy war against the EU over the past year, but the bloc appears to be holding firm.
Israel releases settlers arrested after anti-Palestinian attacks
Only eight Jewish settlers were arrested after Sunday's attack on villages near Nablus that left one Palestinian dead.
Record number of countries enforced internet blackouts in 2022
A new report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn campaign finds 35 countries have hit the kill button over the past year.
In search of healthcare, a child joins mass migration to Chile
Waves of Venezuelan refugees and migrants are arriving in Chile, attracted by political and economic stability.
Who’s leading the Nigeria election? All to know about the results
Voters and observer missions have highlighted INEC's failures and violence on election day as results are awaited.