Ukraine’s Zelenskyy travels to US to meet President Biden
Ukrainian leader expected to address US Congress in his first known trip outside Ukraine since Russia war started.
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Over 100 Rohingya stranded off India’s coast, many feared dead
As many as 16-20 refugees may have died of thirst and hunger or have drowned, according to relatives and activists.
Burkina Faso denies paying Russia’s Wagner group with mine rights
Ghana's president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia's Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups.
Germany returns 20 Benin bronzes to Nigeria, noting ‘dark past’
More than 5,000 ancient artefacts are estimated to have been looted from Nigeria by coloniser England.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 301
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 301st day, we take a look at the main developments.
US to send $1.8bn aid to Ukraine, including Patriot system: Media
Media reports suggest Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to Washington, DC to meet US President Joe Biden.
Twitter secretly boosted US psyops in Middle East, report says
Twitter helped promote US military’s activities in Middle East, according to an investigation based on company files.
The racist killing of Cassius Turvey that shocked Australia
Alleged murder of Cassius is the latest in a number of attacks on Australia's Indigenous children and young people.
Former US police officer gets nearly 12 years for fatal shooting
Ex-officer was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting 28-year-old Black woman Atatiana Jefferson in Texas home.
Taliban release two detained Americans in ‘goodwill gesture’
The release was revealed on the same day the Taliban banned women from attending universities in Afghanistan.
January 6: What the criminal referrals against Donald Trump mean
Department of Justice will have the final say on whether to indict Trump on serious charges recommended by committee.
Photos: Zelenskyy visits troops as Putin hails Russian resolve
Both leaders sought to build morale as the stalemated conflict grinds through its 10th month and winter sets in.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried paves way for extradition
Bankman-Fried has signed legal papers paving the way for his extradition to the US from the Bahamas.
Taliban says women banned from universities in Afghanistan
The US and Britain criticised the ban, which the Taliban says preserves “national interest” and women’s “honour”
US reproductive health group offers telemedicine abortion service
Planned Parenthood in US state of Kansas offers video consultations following statewide vote affirming abortion rights.
Twitter is hit by dozens of legal complaints by ex-employees
Lawyer filed 100 demands for arbitration demands against Twitter accusing it of sex discrimination, illegal termination.
Canada brings sanctions against former Haitian justice ministers
Canada has accused Berto Dorce and Liszt Quitel of money laundering on behalf of powerful criminal organisations.
Wells Fargo hit with record $3.7bn fine over mismanagement
The consumer watchdog ordered the bank to redress more than 16 million accounts affected by widespread violations.
Peru’s Congress to consider moving elections forward again
Holding early elections is major demand of protesters who have taken to the streets since removal of President Castillo.
Tunisia judge orders arrest of former prime minister
Ali Larayedh, vice president of opposition Ennahdha party, is arrested days after Tunisia's legislative elections.