Russia, West vie for influence amid Africa caution on Ukraine war
Unlike their Western counterparts, African leaders are being cautious in characterising the conflict in Ukraine as war.
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‘No hope’: Suicides on the rise in northwestern Syria
Continuing war and lack of opportunities and hope drive some in opposition-held areas of Syria to take their own lives.
Is Elon Musk really buying Manchester United?
Musk tweeted he was buying one of the world's most famous football clubs but offered no details.
Journalist found dead in northwest Mexico
Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous places to be a journalist, with at least 17 media workers killed in 2022.
Liz Cheney, Trump’s biggest Republican critic, loses Wyoming seat
Cheney loses primary for midterm elections, promises to do 'whatever it takes' to stop Trump becoming president again.
‘Survival at any cost’: Myanmar generals move to cement power
Min Aung Hlaing firing military chiefs, senior politicians and moving against tycoons amid chaos triggered by 2021 coup.
Ukraine nuclear power company says Russia attacked website
Ukraine's state nuclear power company Energoatom says Russian-based hackers launched major attack on its website.
Estonia removes Soviet-era statue amid tensions
PM says statue removed from a largely Russian-speaking city to ensure 'public order' amid 'increasing tensions'.
Biden signs $740bn health, climate, tax ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
The sweeping legislation includes the largest investment to fight climate change in US history.
US states hit by extreme drought face more water cuts
Cuts affecting Arizona and Nevada come as water levels at Lake Mead, largest manmade US reservoir, set to drop further.
South Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary
Thousands gather in the town where 34 were killed and 78 injured when police opened fire on platinum mine workers.
Guterres, Erdogan to meet Zelenskyy in Ukraine this week
UN spokesman says the leaders will discuss the grain shipment deal and attacks at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Russia says UK asked permission for spy plane overflight
Moscow claims UK requested to fly RC-135 spy plane over Russia, calling the move a 'deliberate provocation'.
WHO asks public for help with monkeypox name change
UN health agency says it wants to find a new, less stigmatising name for the rapidly-spreading disease.
Amazon accuses FTC of harassing Bezos in ‘burdensome’ probe
The US Federal Trade Commission has made 'unduly burdensome' demands as it investigates the retail giant, Amazon said.
Defeated Odinga says Kenyan election result ‘null and void’
Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga says he will pursue legal and constitutional options to contest results.
Lula holds lead as Brazil’s election campaign officially begins
Polarised presidential campaign kicks off with former left-wing leader holding 12-percent lead over Jair Bolsonaro.
Palestinian hunger striker will appeal to Israel’s Supreme Court
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh continues a 165-day hunger strike against his detention without charge or trial.
‘Slow execution’: Israel extends Ahmad Manasra’s prison isolation
Israeli court extends solitary confinement of Palestinian prisoner Ahmad Manasra, who suffers mental health issues.
Finland limits tourist visas for Russians
Finnish foreign minister says decision comes amid influx of Russian tourists using Finland as a gateway to Europe.