EU reaches deal to ban sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2035
Deal reached to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to cut emissions.
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Russia-backed official says Kherson civilian departures completed
Experts say looming battle for Kherson city will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
In the grips of war, Ukraine faces bleak demographic future
The refugee crisis is exacerbating Ukraine's irreversible demographic decline, which began in the Soviet era.
Elon Musk begins Twitter reign by firing CEO, top executives
Tesla CEO kicks off tenure as social media giant's new owner by firing top leadership.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in occupied Nablus
Imad Abu Rasheed, 47, and Ramzi Zabara, 35, were killed by the Israeli army south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 247
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 247th day, we take a look at the main developments.
More than 30 dead as Tropical Storm Nalgae approaches Philippines
Thousands evacuated, with Tropical Storm Nalgae expected to make landfall this weekend in the northern Philippines.
IMF cuts Asia’s economic forecasts as China’s slowdown bites
Financial agency cites rising interest rates as risk to region's economic growth.
Myanmar warns ASEAN that pressure would be counterproductive
Military-ruled Myanmar says it will not 'be bound' by outcome of meetings by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan
Missile launches come just four days after North Korea and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast.
Amazon warns costs may eviscerate profits, shares crash
Amazon's efforts to boost revenues may not pay off as inflation and receding consumer demand bite into profits.
Lucrative clean-up contracts after Hurricane Ian spark new fights
US officials scrambling to clear debris and rebuild in aftermath of deadly storm are handing out massive contracts.
McKinsey reaches deal with US local governments over opioids
McKinsey has been accused of aggressively pushing opioid sales, including targeting doctors who were heavy prescribers.
Israel’s Benny Gantz relaunches defence ties with Turkey
Israeli defence minister heralds a new era in the country's security ties with Ankara after a decade-long rupture.
US mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time over two decades
The key 30-year mortgage rate jumped to 7.08 percent this week, sharply curtailing demand.
Iraq’s parliament approves new government
After more than a year of political deadlock, Iraq will be ushering in a new government led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
IT head of India’s ruling party says he will sue news portal
Amit Malviya says he will take The Wire to court for damaging his reputation in a story that it later retracted.
World faces most dangerous decade since World War II: Putin
Russia's president blamed the West for playing a 'dangerous, bloody and dirty' game and sowing chaos across the world.
‘Pacing challenge’: US defence strategy focuses on China
In report outlining threats, Pentagon describes China as the most 'comprehensive and serious challenge' to US security.
US braces for midterm elections turmoil amid legal challenges
String of legal challenges already filed around November 8 vote preview a potentially contentious, post-midterms period.