Brazil’s political ‘transition has begun’ after days of tension
Protests, highway blockages by Jair Bolsonaro backers lose steam as government transition talks held in Brasilia.
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Concerns as US DHS hires leader of Hindu nationalist-linked group
Chandru Acharya's appointment to the DHS body shows 'ignorance' of the US government, activists and academics say.
Ukraine says Zaporizhzhia plant off-grid after Russian strikes
Ukraine's nuclear firm Energoatom says Russian shelling hit infrastructure, knocking out power supplies to Zaporizhzhia.
Myanmar court sentences ex-politician to 173 years in prison
Sentence appears to be the longest jail term given to a member of Aung San Suu Kyi's overthrown government and party.
Asia stocks tumble after US Fed says more rate hikes likely
Benchmark indexes across Asia fall after US central bank raises key rate to the highest level in 15 years.
Big banks face scrutiny over business with Myanmar lender
Australian and Singaporean lenders accused of facilitating transactions with Myanmar military-owned bank.
Democracy ‘on the ballot’ as US midterms loom: Biden
US president warns country's system of governance is under threat from people who refuse to recognise results.
North Korea fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile
Tokyo later said the missile did not fly over the country, but concerns are growing of a potential nuclear test.
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz sentenced to life in prison
US judge sentences Cruz to life without parole for 2018 attack at Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people.
Oath Keepers head tried to contact Trump post-January 6: Witness
Witness claims that Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right group, reached out to Donald Trump offering support.
Refugee death toll rises to 21 in Greece shipwrecks
Dozens of people are still missing after two refugee boats capsized off the Greek coast earlier this week.
Photos: Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead – Dia de Muertos
Adults and children dress as skeletons and celebrate the lives of the departed in annual joy-filled festivities.
US Fed delivers big rate hikes, signals next one could be smaller
It took note of the still-evolving impact that its rapid pace of rate hikes has set in motion.
Canada’s public broadcaster CBC shutting Beijing bureau
CBC says it 'can't get visas for journalists' to work in China as permanent correspondents, prompting bureau closure.
Arab League says Palestinian cause central, glosses over Israel
The closing declaration of the Arab leaders' summit reflects a regional divide on friendly relations with Israel.
US pharmacy companies reach $10bn settlement over opioid claims
The deals mean CVS and Walgreens will pay more than $10bn for their roles in the US opioid crisis.
UK PM Sunak reverses decision to skip COP27 climate summit
Prime minister says he will attend climate talks next week in Egypt after earlier decision not to go drew criticism.
Europe warming at twice the global average, UN report warns
UN World Meteorological Organization warns that even 'well prepared societies are not safe' from climate change impacts.
North Korea covertly shipping artillery shells to Russia, US says
White House says North Korea is sending a 'significant' number of artillery shells to Russia for the Ukraine war.
Ethiopia’s warring sides agree ‘cessation of hostilities’: AU
African Union says Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan forces formally agree to end fighting after talks in South Africa.