China posts 6-month high in infections despite COVID strategy
World's most populous country has pledged to stick to its hardline zero-COVID policy despite public frustration.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 256
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 256th day, we take a look at the main developments.
What the latest IPCC science says about climate change
COP27 delegates will be relying on UN climate science agency studies to make decisions about future energy plans.
‘Urgency to run’: LGBTQ candidates make history in US midterms
At least 678 LGBTQ candidates running for state and federal posts, highest number ever in US history says report.
Five killed in suicide bombing at Somalia military camp
Suicide bomber kills five and wounds 11 others in attack on military training camp in Mogadishu, state media reports.
Italy lets minors, sick off migrant rescue boat but spurns others
Italy allows entry to Humanity 1, but refuses to respond to requests for safe port from three other rescue ships.
Nearly 1,000 migrants stranded on board NGO ships as storm hits
Three NGO ships are stranded in the Mediterranean as Italy and Malta fail to greenlight entrance into port.
Bahraini prisoners’ families hold small protest during pope visit
Activists say the protesters were taken away from the protest site in a police vehicle and later released.
Pakistani PM denies involvement in assassination attempt on Khan
Shehbaz Sharif said the former prime minister is damaging the country with 'false and cheap conspiracies'.
Serbs in northern Kosovo quit state jobs in licence plate protest
The long-running licence plate row is stoking ethnic tensions between Serbia and its former province of Kosovo.
Candlelight vigils mourn South Korea Halloween disaster victims
People join vigils across the country to remember the victims amid growing anger over the deadly Halloween crowd crush.
Russian shelling causes power blackouts across Ukraine
Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian targets with missiles and drones, attacking cities and infrastructure.
US again backs two-state solution in call to Palestinian leader
The US secretary of state reaffirms US commitment to a two-state solution in call with President Mahmoud Abbas.
Iran test launches new satellite-carrying rocket
Tehran refutes US concerns that the same long-range ballistic technology could also be used to launch nuclear warheads.
Attack on UK immigration centre ‘terrorist’ incident, police say
The firebombing of a processing centre in English town was ‘motivated by a terrorist ideology’, police say.
Iran’s embattled currency plunges to historic lows amid protests
Rial hits a new all-time low amid ongoing protests and a lack of progress on the revival of the nuclear deal.
French far-right RN picks Jordan Bardella as Le Pen successor
Jordan Bardella, a 27-year-old Le Pen protege, won nearly 85 percent of RN party members' votes.
US may elect first Muslim senator. Why are few Muslims thrilled?
Donald Trump-backed Mehmet Oz's Senate bid fails to produce enthusiasm seen with previous Muslim firsts in US.
Climate emergency: Will polluting rich nations pay reparations?
Group of 134 developing nations plans to fight at climate summit for a crucial loss and damage financial facility.
Russia bar blaze kills 13; suspect with flare gun detained
Authorities launch criminal proceedings after man allegedly fired a flare gun, setting the nightclub on fire.