US long-term mortgage rates hit highest level since 2008
The 30-year mortgage rate is now 5.89 percent, up from 5.66 percent last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
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Bernard Shaw, CNN’s first chief anchor, dies at 82
Shaw, known to many viewers as Bernie, shot to fame during live US coverage of the 1991 Gulf War.
South Africa is sending cheetahs to India and Mozambique
Four cheetahs have been sent to Mozambique as part of a plan to reintroduce them in depopulated regions.
Queen Elizabeth II’s health: What we know so far
Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision as doctors 'concerned for Her Majesty’s health,' Buckingham Palace says.
Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on Britain’s throne
A look at some notable dates and events in the life and work of the UK's Queen Elizabeth II.
Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts online
Beef noodle seller Bui Tuan Lam was accused of anti-state propaganda that distorted policies of ruling Communist Party.
US defence chief hails ‘demonstrable success’ by Ukrainian forces
Speaking at a meeting in Germany to bolster support for Ukraine, Austin also announced $675m more in US military aid.
Memphis shooting spree leaves four people dead, three wounded
Officials said this was a 'mobile mass shooting' that took place at eight crime scenes.
Why is Israel bombing Syrian airports?
Israel has bombed Syrian airports and military positions numerous times over the course of the 11-year war in Syria.
Fighting rages near Russian-held nuclear plant in Ukraine
The besieged Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility may be closed as residents near the plant are urged to evacuate.
Muslim domestic workers in India changing names out of fear
India’s domestic workers in general face caste-based discrimination and violence, but Muslims are further marginalised.
Rain and floods hamper earthquake rescue mission in China
Dozens of people remain missing after magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Sichuan province, killing at least 82 people.
French, US delegations visit Taiwan as tension with China festers
Latest visits are likely to further anger Beijing, which condemns any diplomatic action conferring legitimacy on Taiwan.
Burundi president names new PM after coup plot claims
President Ndayishimiye gave no reasons for the replacement but had warned of a coup against his government last week.
India and Japan to hold more military drills to deepen ties
India and Japan bolster their militaries to tackle what they see as increased security threats, including from China.
Switzerland summons China’s envoy over Uighur rights concerns
The move follows the UN's report on China's 'arbitrary and discriminatory detention' of Uighurs and other Muslims.
Human progress retreats to 2016 levels by COVID, other crises: UN
UNDP says the Human Development Index has declined for two straight years for the first time in its history.
Independent Egyptian journalists questioned over ‘false’ report
The four journalists, released on bail, were accused of defamation, online harassment and spreading false information.
Tunisian opposition to boycott December elections, decry ‘coup’
Opposition accuses President Kais Saied of attempting to return Tunisia to one-man rule.
Encouraging data of malaria jab trial raise hopes of mass rollout
Researchers express hope vaccine developed by Oxford University could be produced on a large scale in a matter of years.