Ukraine seizes stakes in ‘strategic’ companies for war effort
Government says the move is aimed at guaranteeing sufficient supplies for its military to fight Russian forces.
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Nigerian Senator Ike Ekweremadu to face organ-harvesting charges
A 21-year-old man raised red flags after refusing to consent to an operation at a hospital in London.
French investigators head to Tanzania to help probe plane crash
The team of investigators includes technical advisers from Franco-Italian planemaker ATR, which made the crashed plane.
UK, EU to work to find solutions on Northern Ireland Protocol
European Commission and UK leaders agree to work to resolve 'very real problems' with post-Brexit trade deal.
Russia’s Wagner Group founder admits to US election interference
Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin says a day before US elections that he will continue meddling.
S Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol apologises over deadly Halloween crush
South Korean president promises to hold to account officials who failed to respond to tragedy that killed 156 people.
N Korea condemns US-S Korea drills, promises ‘merciless’ response
KCNA says recent launches were designed to simulate attacks on air bases, aircraft and a major South Korean city.
Biden, Trump in final push to shore up support ahead of midterms
Democrats change messaging to shore up support as polls show Republicans leading the race to control the US Congress.
Jailed Egyptian activist on ‘water strike’ as UK PM vows support
Alaa Abd el-Fattah has stopped drinking water, his family says, as UK PM Rishi Sunak vows to lobby for his release.
Russian-occupied Kherson loses power after alleged ‘sabotage’
The Russian-installed administration of Kherson blamed the outage on Ukraine, accusing it of attacking the Kakhovka dam.
Photos: Plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
Rescuers attempt to recover the Precision Air passenger plane that crashed and left at least 19 people dead.
Past eight years eight hottest on record, UN report warns
The UN's weather and climate body outlines 'chronicle of climate chaos' as COP27 talks get under way in Egypt.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says ‘long march’ to resume Tuesday
Khan made the remarks from a hospital in Lahore three days after a failed attempt on his life.
Is Ukraine war speeding Europe’s transition to renewable energy?
Shortages are leading to policy pivot towards cleaner energy future, but some see lack of cash to sustain investment.
Syria: At least 6 killed after attack on displacement camps
Syrian forces backed by Russian warplanes launched 30 rockets towards rebel-held areas in Idlib; dozens were wounded.
Photos: Thousands march in London in ‘Britain is broken’ protest
Thousands protest, calling for a general election amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis in the UK.
‘Must leave’: Thousands march for Peru president’s removal
Peruvians hit the streets to call for the resignation of President Pedro Castillo over allegations of corruption.
Performer Aaron Carter dies aged 34
Aaron Carter, brother of Nick of the Backstreet Boys, was found dead in the bathtub.
Dozens of ships carrying LNG linger around Europe’s coast
Tankers are carrying a combined worth of $2bn in natural gas and slowly sailing around Northwest Europe.
Tanzania’s Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria
Aircraft went down in a lake while attempting to land at an airport during stormy weather, killing at least 3 people.