US, EU add more sanctions as Myanmar violence deepens
Latest measures target officials, arms dealers as military uses brutal force to respond to armed resistance to its rule.
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Australian PM says ‘positive thing’ to meet China’s Xi
Anthony Albanese expresses support for dialogue after years of strained ties between China and Australia.
Binance plans to buy key rival FTX in latest crypto bailout
Cryptocurrencies have been devastated this year as investors pulled out from risky assets amid rising interest rates.
Turkey demands Sweden take concrete steps prior to NATO approval
Ankara is demanding that Sweden and Finland extradite Kurdish rebels before lifting a veto on their membership bid.
UK minister Gavin Williamson quits after bullying allegation
Williamson's departure raises questions about the judgement of new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who promised integrity.
DR Congo jets bomb M23 rebel targets in east, official says
Air strikes carried out after M23 rebels seize territory, displacing at least 90,000 people in the past month.
Photos: Americans vote in laundromats, schools and libraries
Inflation, abortion and the future of democracy weigh heavily on voters' minds in key US midterm elections.
Nicole strengthens into tropical storm en route to Bahamas
Nicole is churning towards northwest Bahamas and Florida's Atlantic coast, where millions of people are under warnings.
UN warns of worsening food crisis in Sri Lanka amid economic woes
UN agencies say they raised $79m in aid, they need an additional $70m to cater to growing number of poor people.
Court orders striking Kenya Airways pilots to resume work
Thousands of passengers stranded after pilots union goes on strike on Saturday over pension and deferred pay disputes.
Winning numbers for $2.04bn US Powerball drawn after delay
The Powerball lottery is played across 45 US states and the record jackpot has generated increased interest.
Pakistan journalist killed in Kenya was ‘targeted’, says official
Interior minister says evidence suggests the killing of Arshad Sharif in Kenya was 'not a case of mistaken identity'.
Iran denounces skater who flouted hijab rule abroad amid protests
Niloufar Mardani is the latest athlete to not follow Iran's hijab rules when competing abroad.
UN rights chief: Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s life in great danger
Volker Turk called on Egypt to immediately release hunger striking prisoner as leaders gather for COP27 in the country.
Uganda to close schools early after eight children die of Ebola
Education minister says cabinet has decided to close preschools, primary schools and secondary schools from November 25.
How US climate lawsuits could hold Big Oil accountable
If successful, a growing wave of lawsuits could force companies to pay for climate adaptation, experts say.
EU halts Vanuatu visa-free access over ‘golden passports’ scheme
Suspension to take effect from February 2023 as Brussels continues to crack down on investor citizenship schemes.
France opens inquiry into cardinal’s confession of child abuse
Prosecutors in Marseille probe the facts after a cardinal admits to 'reprehensible' acts against a girl in the 1980s.
Italy allows 89 people to disembark rescue ship after days at sea
A German humanitarian ship docks in southern Italy, where all rescued 89 migrants on board are allowed to disembark.
Ukraine says talks with Russia hinge on ‘territorial integrity’
Kyiv demands the restoration of Ukraine's borders as a precondition for negotiations while ruling out talks with Putin.