South African unions go on protests against high cost of living
The protests were about soaring costs of living, power cuts and high unemployment rates in South Africa.
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Belarus congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day
Ukrainians reject the greeting from Alexander Lukashenko, who has allowed Russian troops into his country.
Can Honduras tackle deep-seated police corruption?
New investigation reveals allegations of torture, evidence-planting and extrajudicial killings by security forces.
Indian politician boasts about getting Muslims killed – on camera
A video of Gyan Dev Ahuja, a former legislator belonging to PM Narendra Modi's BJP, has gone viral in India.
Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply
Japan's government previously insisted it would not consider building new nuclear power plants or replace aged reactors.
South Korea military gov’ts blamed for abuses, deaths at facility
Thousands, including disabled people and children, were snatched off streets and detained at 'Brothers Home'.
Six months of war: Ukraine regains initiative, but makes no push
Western allies provided Ukraine enough assistance to deprive Russia of victory but not to defeat it, analysts say.
Germany inaugurates world’s first hydrogen-powered train fleet
A fleet of 14 trains powered entirely by hydrogen is launched in Germany's Lower Saxony state.
US carries out raids in Syria on Iran-linked groups
Central Command says the raids on Deir Az Zor were aimed at protecting US forces from attack by Iran-linked groups.
Lachlan Murdoch sues Australia’s Crikey for defamation
Fox News boss sues Crikey over article linking the Murdoch family to the January 6 Capitol riots in the US.
‘Died for Russia’: Daughter of Putin ally hailed as ‘martyr’
Ultranationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin calls for victory in Ukraine after his daughter was killed in car bombing.
Kyiv accuses Moscow of illegal adoptions of Ukrainian children
Moscow transfers children from Ukrainian occupied territories to Russia for adoption, Ukraine foreign ministry says.
Classified records: 700 pages retrieved at Trump home in January
The US National Archives collected over 700 pages of classified material at Mar-a-Lago before the FBI raid in August.
Former US police officer pleads guilty to Breonna Taylor cover-up
Kelly Goodlett becomes first officer held criminally responsible for 2020 Louisville police raid that killed Taylor.
Erdogan says warming Israel ties won’t weaken Palestine support
Erdogan’s remarks come a week after Turkey and Israel announced a joint decision to establish diplomatic ties.
Who is Russian ultranationalist Alexander Dugin?
Political philosopher dubbed Putin's 'brain' by some observers has long called for Russia to annex Ukraine.
Ukraine war has ‘ripple effects’ on other conflicts: Red Cross
War could have a lasting impact on ability of organisations to respond to emergencies worldwide, Red Cross warns.
Former Twitter security chief blows whistle on lax practices
Peiter Zatko has accused the company of 'deliberate ignorance' regarding the site's spam accounts.
US jury convicts two of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor
In second trial, defence argued unsuccessfully that the two men were entrapped by the FBI in Whitmer kidnapping plot.
Russia says its bombers patrolled over Sea of Japan: Reports
Russian media reports come as South Korea says aircraft entered its air defence identification zone.