Russian TV protester Marina Ovsyannikova escapes house arrest
Marina Ovsyannikova faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for alleged disinformation regarding Russia's army.
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UK’s Truss promises Tories her ‘disruption’ agenda will pay off
The PM closes a Conservative Party conference with a promise to ride out the turmoil unleashed by her proposed tax-cuts.
Hajj pilgrim arrested by Saudi Arabia returns to Iran
Release of Khalil Dardmand some three months after his arrest comes after mediation efforts by Oman and Iraq.
OPEC+ plans major oil production cut despite US pressure
Oil cartel and its allies expected to buck US pressure to pump more oil and agree to deep cut that could boost prices.
Georgia’s rebel wheat farmers fight against dependence on Russia
Georgia relies on Russian wheat but as the Ukraine war drags on, local farmers are strengthening the domestic market.
Solomon Islands leader Sogavare to visit Australia
Countries are looking to mend relationship strained since a Solomon Islands-China agreement was confirmed in April.
US, South Korea fire weapons after North Korea missile launch
Exercises designed to show allies' military capabilities and deter North Korea from carrying out more 'provocations'.
Young, rebellious and the Myanmar military’s ‘worst enemy’
Young people are leading opposition to the coup and have not been deterred by the military's harassment and brutality.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to weigh in on document dispute
Former president's lawyers ask top court to allow 'special master' to vet documents before they are reviewed by gov't.
Colombia and ELN rebels agree to restart peace talks
Officials say Norway, Venezuela and Cuba would be “guarantor states” and civil society groups would be “essential”.
Is Tesla seeing a slowdown in demand?
There are early signs of caution for world's most valuable car maker, including for its increasingly premium pricing.
US Supreme Court hears arguments in Alabama voting rights case
The case could have implications for the future of voting rights in the US, where partisan voting maps are common.
Russian army maps show major retreats in Ukraine’s Kherson region
Russian defence ministry maps show rapid pullbacks in key Kherson region amid Ukraine army's counteroffensive.
UK to seek asylum ban on refugees crossing the English Channel
Home secretary wants blanket ban on anyone entering the UK irregularly, such as on small boats crossing from France.
US asks DRC to pull oil blocks from auction to protect forests
Authorities in the central African nation launched bids for 30 oil and gas blocks in July.
Musk ready to buy Twitter at original price of $44bn
After the billionaire tried to get out of the deal, a securities filing showed he agreed to buy the social media site.
Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?
Russian president has repeatedly pledged to use all means at his disposal to keep his country safe.
US job openings plummet amid higher rates, slower growth
Job openings in the United States dropped by 10 percent from 11.2 million in July to 10.1 in August, data shows.
Beloved country music star Loretta Lynn dies aged 90
Her music reflected her pride in her humble background and spoke frankly of her experiences as a woman and mother.
Ukraine promises to export more grains to African countries
Many African countries depend heavily on grain imports from Russia and Ukraine and the war has disrupted global supply.