US judge frees Adnan Syed after more than 20 years in jail
Judge vacates Syed's conviction for 1999 murder as prosecutors reinvestigate case that was focus of 'Serial' podcast.
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US aircraft carrier heading to South Korea for joint drills
US-South Korean military exercises come after North Korea declared its nuclear programme 'irreversible'.
At least one dead as powerful earthquake rocks Mexico
Earthquake hits western Mexico on anniversary of two previous quakes that left country reeling in 1985 and 2017.
‘Tragedy foretold’: Brazil sees surge in Amazon fires
More forest fires recorded in Brazilian Amazon so far this year than in all of 2021, data from INPE space agency shows.
Ukraine decries Russian strike near plant as ‘nuclear terrorism’
A Russian missile hit a crater near a power plant in southern Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces face resistance in east.
Chad FM resigns citing disagreements with ruling military gov’t
Mahamat Zene Cherif accuses the government of sidelining him from the dialogue process aimed at paving way for polls.
UN: Warring sides committing atrocities in Ethiopia’s Tigray
UN commission says it has found evidence of widespread violations by all sides since fighting erupted in 2020.
Photos: Hurricane Fiona leaves debris, destruction in Caribbean
It brings massive rainfall and strong winds to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, wreaking havoc on communities.
US-Taliban prisoner swap: Who are Mark Frerichs, Bashir Noorzai?
US hails release of navy veteran Mark Frerichs by Afghanistan, exchanged for convicted drug trafficker Bashir Noorzai.
Photos: UK mourns Queen Elizabeth II at state funeral
In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's was filled with spectacle.
Russian separatists in Luhansk convict ex-OSCE staff of treason
The court of Russia-backed Luhansk People's Republic sentenced two former OSCE staff members to 13 years in prison.
Hurricane Fiona slams Dominican Republic as Puerto Rico reeling
Dominican Republic is being battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall as Puerto Rico copes with 'catastrophic' damage.
Who is running, how does voting work in Italy’s election?
Italy is set to vote in an election that will likely see its most far-right government in power since World War II.
UK lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest after state funeral
Thousands line the streets of London as Britain pays last respects to the late queen before her burial in Windsor.
Tunisian authorities summon Ennahdha leaders for questioning
Rached Ghannouchi and Ali Larayedh appeared at a police station after being summoned by 'anti-terrorism' police.
Russia and China agree to expand security ties
Top Russian official declares on a visit to China that Kremlin considers beefing up ties with Beijing a top policy goal.
Booking.com to warn users reserving occupied West Bank properties
Israeli outlet says website will add safety guidance to bookings in the West Bank that will include the word 'occupied'.
Ukraine troops focus on Donbas ‘de-occupation’ from Russia
Ukraine troops advance along the key Oskil River threatening Russian forces in the Donbas - Moscow's prized territory.
Who is – and who is not – attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral?
World leaders and royals assembled in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
Iran denies Mahsa Amini, woman who died in custody, was beaten
Mahsa Amini’s family has refuted claims she suffered from pre-existing medical conditions as suggested by authorities.