No regrets on Ukraine: Russia ‘acted correctly’, says Putin
Russian president pledged to end the divisive troop mobilisation in two weeks but critics expressed scepticism.
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California voters expected to pass abortion rights measure
The Democratic Party hopes that fight to protect abortion rights will galvanise voters in November's midterm elections.
Blockade by gangs on fuel source in Haiti is causing famine: UN
A UN analysis found that 4.7 million people, nearly half of Haiti's population, are experiencing acute food insecurity.
Mine explosion in northern Turkey kills 22, traps dozens
Eight others critically injured after a blast hundreds of metres below ground tore through a mine in Amasya.
Timeline: British Prime Minister Liz Truss in crisis
British PM Liz Truss sacks chancellor, scraps parts of economic package in desperate bid for political survival.
‘Global catastrophe’ and other Vladimir Putin quotes of the day
Russian leader gives a news conference and fields a range of questions, mostly on his 'special military operation'.
Kroger snaps up Albertsons for $25bn to create grocery giant
But the deal could stifle competition and lead to higher prices for Americans already grappling with surging inflation.
‘Contaminated’ medicine kills at least 10 children in Yemen
Children between ages of three and 15 suffering from leukaemia died after receiving smuggled doses in war-torn Yemen.
US retail sales flat in September as inflation bites
Surging prices for everything from mortgages to rent have upped anxiety levels, shifting spending towards necessities.
Trump focuses on false election fraud claims after subpoena vote
Trump sent letter decrying again the congressional investigation into January 6 riot after panel moved to subpoena him.
What to know about the Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal
The agreement opens the door to offshore energy exploration, but several sticking points remain.
Belarus warns against pushing nuclear-armed Russia ‘into corner’
President Alexander Lukashenko tells Ukraine, West not to 'cross red lines' drawn by ally, Russia.
Environmental activists throw soup over van Gogh’s Sunflowers
London's National Gallery says action caused 'some minor damage to the frame but the painting is unharmed'.
Republicans bank on tough immigration line as US midterms near
Republicans are using anti-migrant rhetoric to redirect focus away from other issues before midterms, experts say.
Lithuanians remain calm, but prepare for potential conflict
Officials and locals are ready should Lithuania be dragged into the Ukraine war, and a sense of resilience dominates.
Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’
Statement by billionaire comes after Ukrainian ambassador attacked him over his proposed 'peace plan'.
Cologne’s Central Mosque sounds call to prayer for the first time
Cologne authorities last year cleared the way for mosques to apply for permission to call for prayer for five minutes.
Brothers jailed for 40 years for murder of Maltese journalist
Two brothers plead guilty to murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, an anti-corruption journalist killed in a car bombing.
UK’s Kwasi Kwarteng out as Liz Truss U-turns on corporation tax
Prime minister appoints Jeremy Hunt as chancellor to replace Kwasi Kwarteng and reverses course on sweeping tax cuts.
Deadly Indonesia football stampede caused by tear gas: Minister
Over 130 people were killed as they rushed to exit a stadium in East Java in one of the world's worst sports disasters.