Pakistani court acquits PM, son in money laundering case
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza had been accused of laundering millions of dollars in rupees.
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Jury orders Alex Jones to pay families $965m for Sandy Hook lies
Verdict is second large judgement against Infowars host, who for years falsely claimed 2012 school massacre was staged.
Lebanon reports first cholera death in new outbreak
At least 26 cases reported in Lebanon this month, likely the result of a serious outbreak in neighbouring Syria.
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Andy Warhol copyright dispute
The court's decision could have wide-ranging implications across the artistic community.
Five key takeaways from Biden’s National Security Strategy
Report on US security and foreign policy priorities focuses on competition with China and efforts to constrain Russia.
Haitians push for local solutions as insecurity and violence soar
Civil society groups reject Haiti prime minister's call for foreign intervention, warning not to 'repeat same mistakes'.
Canada: Hearings to begin on use of Emergencies Act to end convoy
Independent panel will hear from dozens of witnesses on how Canada dispersed 'Freedom Convoy' blockades, occupation.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank: Ministry
Usama Adawai, 18, was hit by live fire to the stomach in Al-Aroub refugee camp, health ministry says.
SpaceX to take tourist Dennis Tito on Starship around the Moon
Tito's wife plans to join him on the weeklong trip, but the launch date has yet to be determined.
Ukraine seeks weapons to counter Russia’s ability to strike
In the 33rd week of the war, Russia retaliates brutally for Kerch Bridge blast and Ukraine calls for advanced weapons.
US FDA authorises updated booster for children aged 5 and older
Bivalent booster is to increase protection for children as US restrictions ease, schools resume in-person learning.
China needs $17 trillion to meet climate goals: World Bank
Climate change poses a significant threat to China, especially for its teeming, economically critical coastal cities.
Lebanon to begin returning refugees to Syria ‘in batches’
Presidency says return of refugees to Syria to start next week, despite objections by rights groups.
No movement on release of Brittney Griner from Russia, Biden says
President Joe Biden said he would meet with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader was willing to discuss Griner's case.
Putin offers to boost gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream 2
Russian leader says mothballed pipeline can ferry energy exports west if it is proven safe following recent explosions.
EU executive recommends Bosnia become candidate member
Bosnia moves closer to becoming part of the EU as bloc's executive advises member states to grant it candidate status.
Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative
If Cameroon and Nigeria join, the initiative will represent about two-thirds of global cocoa production.
WHO says new COVID-19 wave emerging in Europe
UN agency's regional data show only Europe with an increase in coronavirus cases in the week that ended October 2.
France orders striking fuel refinery employees back to work
Energy ministry says it has requisitioned staff at a depot in Normandy as showdown with CGT union escalates.
The Ivorian immigrant elected to Italy’s conservative parliament
He is the only Black lawmaker in the lower chamber of 400 deputies and one of a handful ever elected in Italy's history.