Biden vows to end social media immunity over ‘spreading hate’
White House has called for revoking a law that shields online companies from liability over content posted by users.
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Ukraine counterattack effective not beginning of war’s end: NATO
Despite effective counteroffensive, NATO's Stoltenberg warns Ukraine and its allies should prepare for long haul.
China sanctions CEOs of Boeing Defense, Raytheon over Taiwan arms
Sanctions placed on Boeing Defense CEO Colbert and Raytheon Technologies boss Hayes for selling Taiwan weapons.
At least 10 people killed, several missing in flooding in Italy
Floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall sweep through towns in a hilly region of central-east Italy.
Mapping the scale of damage by the catastrophic Pakistan floods
Maps and charts show the damage wrought by Pakistan’s 'monster monsoon', which submerged a third of the country.
UN warns 345 million people face starvation worldwide
A 'tsunami of hunger' and 'real and dangerous risk of multiple famines this year', head of World Food Programme warns.
S Korea returns remains of Chinese soldiers killed in Korean War
Estimates of the number of Chinese military casualties during the 1950-53 Korean War range from 180,000 to 400,000.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 205
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 205th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukraine finds mass burial site in Izyum after Russians driven out
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russians 'leaving death behind' after more than 440 bodies discovered in northeastern town.
Who represents Myanmar? UN faces credentials pressure at assembly
Impasse over country's representation at global body is hampering efforts to end the crisis caused by the 2021 coup.
Sex slaves, forced labour: Why S Korea, Japan ties remain tense
Historical feuds over wartime abuses threaten to derail S Korea-Japan relations as N Korea steps up nuclear programme.
Shireen Abu Akleh: Key US senator demands answers on killing
Patrick Leahy suggests US assistance to Israel could be restricted to ensure accountability for journalist's killing.
EU legislators say Hungary is no longer a ‘full democracy’
Hungary furious after MEPs voted 433 in favour and 123 against a resolution declaring country in breach of EU norms.
Mexico arrests military officials over 2014 missing students case
Authorities detain retired colonel weeks after a commission declared the disappearance of 43 students a 'state crime'.
Texas sends two buses of migrants to US vice president’s home
Migrants stood outside Kamala Harris's residence in Washington, DC before aid workers guided them to nearby church.
Russia warns US not to provide longer-range missiles to Ukraine
Russia's foreign ministry says if the US sends Ukraine longer-range missiles then it would become a 'party to conflict'.
Argentina’s pensioners suffer under weight of soaring inflation
With inflation continuing to rise in Argentina, many struggle to pay for essentials like food and medicine.
US mortgage rates hit 6% for first time since 2008 housing crisis
The 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.02 percent from 5.89 percent last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports.
Guatemala concert stampede leaves at least 9 dead, 20 injured
Emergency workers say the victims died in a crush of people during an event celebrating the nation's independence.
‘They ran away’: Ukrainians recount hasty Russian withdrawal
Residents of villages retaken by Ukrainian army describe the retreat of Russian forces in Ukraine' counteroffensive.