38 killed in factory fire in central China
Industrial accidents are common in China and are often caused by poor compliance with safety rules.
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EU raises alarm over escalating Serbia, Kosovo car plates dispute
The Balkans neighbours are at odds over Pristina's move to match Belgrade's ban on Kosovo licence plates.
Indonesian rescue workers race to find survivors after Java quake
Death toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue after Monday's 5.6 magnitude earthquake in west of Java island.
China’s rise casts shadow over Hong Kong’s teeming wetlands
Semi-autonomous city’s integration with southern China has sparked fears for rural areas known for their biodiversity.
Pennsylvania woman found guilty in US Capitol riot case
Jury convicts defendant Riley June Williams on six counts but is split on whether she stole Nancy Pelosi's laptop.
US railroad workers vote down proposed contract
A strike could freeze up to 30 percent of cargo shipments as workers voice frustration over quality-of-life issues.
In Brazil, Twitter users fear effect of Musk’s rule
Experts are concerned about the billionaire’s monetisation and moderation plans and a lack of social media regulation.
Egypt hails el-Sisi, Erdogan handshake as new beginning in ties
The two leaders 'confirmed the depth of historical ties between the two countries', the Egyptian presidency says.
California announces end of ‘peak fire season’ after subdued year
The US state's latest season bucks climate change-induced trend of wildfires that have grown in scope and intensity.
Fighting between armed groups leaves 18 dead in Colombia
Deadly violence in southwest Colombia comes ahead of peace talks between ELN rebels and Gustavo Petro's government.
NASA’s Orion capsule arrives at moon, just before lunar orbit
Orion's arrival marks the first time the US space agency has been to the moon since the 1972 Apollo programme.
Uganda to send 1,000 troops to regional force against M23 in DRC
Uganda will be the third country to deploy troops after contingents from Kenya and Burundi have arrived in eastern DRC.
UK recognises veterans of nuclear weapons tests with medals
The honour comes 70 years after Britain detonated a nuclear bomb in the Indian Ocean.
Dozens of countries pledge aid for Moldova at Paris conference
A donor conference aims to help Moldova deal with the impact of the Ukraine war and rising food and energy prices.
Equatorial Guinea ruling party wins 99% of votes in early results
Eighty-year-old President Obiang, the world's longest-ruling head of state, is seeking to extend his 43 years in office.
Shunned by the West, Russia’s IT sector goes on the defensive
Russia has tried to stem a brain drain by offering IT workers new benefits, but some fear the industry is doomed.
Pakistan reopens border crossing with Afghanistan after shooting
Key crossing at Chaman reopened a week after Afghan gunman killed a Pakistani security guard there.
HRW: More must be done to help ISIL camp repatriates reintegrate
New Human Rights Watch report shows repatriated children facing reintegration issues while thousands remain detained.
Shamima Begum likely ‘child victim of trafficking’: UK court told
A London court begins reviewing the case of a woman who lost her British citizenship after joining ISIL in Syria.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian student ‘on his way to school’
Mahmoud al-Saadi, 18, was killed by the Israeli army on his way to school from the Jenin refugee camp, Palestinians say.