Greece coastguard fires on ‘suspicious’ Turkish cargo ship
Turkey says no casualties reported in the incident near the Turkish island of Bozcaada and demands a swift inquiry.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s cortege arrives in Edinburgh
Crowds lined the route in Scotland as the United Kingdom mourns its longest-reigning monarch.
Ethereum blockchain set for ‘monumental’ overhaul
Cryptocurrency experts say the changeover will slash energy consumption by more than 99 percent.
Parties in Sweden election ‘completely even’ as far right surges
Opinion polls predicting a close race small lead for PM Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats and the left bloc.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 200
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 200th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Last reactor at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant shut down
Preparations are under way for the facility's 'cooling and transfer to a cold state', according to Ukraine authorities.
King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand
The British monarch is the head of state in Australia and New Zealand, a role that is largely ceremonial.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died
The death of the Queen represents the loss of one of the most immediately identifiable symbols of “Britishness” on earth and the end of the second Elizabethan age.
Powerful earthquake strikes off eastern Papua New Guinea
Videos of the aftermath of a 7.6 magnitude quake show cracked roads and damaged buildings.
Visa Inc to start categorizing gun sales at US stores
Advocates say the move will help track suspicious surges of gun sales that could be a prelude to a mass shooting.
Pierre Poilievre: Populist takes helm of Canada’s Conservatives
Pierre Poilievre, hyper-partisan MP known for anti-Trudeau rhetoric, takes party helm after series of electoral defeats.
Russian forces retreat from key towns in Ukraine’s northeast
Russia state media says defence ministry ordered troops to leave the vicinity of Izyum, a key city in northeast Ukraine.
Iran says European statement on nuclear talks ‘regrettable’
Germany, France and UK raise 'serious doubts' about Iran's intentions in nuclear talks, remarks rejected by Tehran.
What are the plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral?
A long-established plan covers arrangements for the queen's final journey to London and state funeral on September 19.
Afghan girls take to streets to protest school closure in Paktia
Dozens of girls rally in Gardez after Taliban shuts four schools, which were reopened on intervention of tribal elders.
‘Never seen climate carnage’ like Pakistan floods, says UN chief
Antonio Guterres blames wealthier nations, who cause 80 percent of today's emissions, for the devastation.
Scientists discover how air pollution causes lung cancer
New study illustrates the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels.
King Charles III formally proclaimed UK’s new monarch
The ceremony, the first since 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II took the throne, was broadcast live for the first time.
Analysis: Russia caught out by Ukraine’s double offensive
Ukrainian forces continue to retake territory in the Kharkiv region as Russians reportedly abandon key cities.
Ukraine’s rapid advances ‘creating fissures’ for Russian forces
Kyiv troops make major battlefield gains in northeastern Kharkiv region in recent days, driving deep into Russian lines.