French stars chop off hair in solidarity with Iranian protesters
French stars have filmed themselves cutting off locks of their hair in a video posted in support of protesters in Iran.
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OPEC+ cuts oil production by 2m barrels a day despite US pressure
US expresses disappointment in move that could spur an increase in oil prices, which had dropped in recent months.
Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know
New military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.
‘Act of defiance’: US advocates launching mobile abortion clinic
Planned Parenthood says Illinois mobile clinic to address rising demand among people in US states where abortion banned.
Infographic: Does Europe have enough gas for winter?
With weeks until winter, EU gas storage is almost 90 percent full, a level 15 percent higher than last year.
Detained Iranian American Baquer Namazi leaves Iran for Oman
The 85-year-old former official convicted of spying has left the country while his son remains under arrest.
Iran organises more counter-demonstrations as protests continue
Many of the recently arrested protesters have been teenagers, according to a senior IRGC official.
Is the Booking.com reversal on Palestine corporate hypocrisy?
Foreign companies working in illegal settlements implicate themselves in violations of Palestinians' rights: Analysts.
Denmark’s prime minister calls general election for November 1
The move comes as the PM's popularity dwindles due to a decision to wipe out Denmark's entire captive mink population.
Russian TV protester Marina Ovsyannikova escapes house arrest
Marina Ovsyannikova faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for alleged disinformation regarding Russia's army.
UK’s Truss promises Tories her ‘disruption’ agenda will pay off
The PM closes a Conservative Party conference with a promise to ride out the turmoil unleashed by her proposed tax-cuts.
Hajj pilgrim arrested by Saudi Arabia returns to Iran
Release of Khalil Dardmand some three months after his arrest comes after mediation efforts by Oman and Iraq.
OPEC+ plans major oil production cut despite US pressure
Oil cartel and its allies expected to buck US pressure to pump more oil and agree to deep cut that could boost prices.
Georgia’s rebel wheat farmers fight against dependence on Russia
Georgia relies on Russian wheat but as the Ukraine war drags on, local farmers are strengthening the domestic market.
Solomon Islands leader Sogavare to visit Australia
Countries are looking to mend relationship strained since a Solomon Islands-China agreement was confirmed in April.
US, South Korea fire weapons after North Korea missile launch
Exercises designed to show allies' military capabilities and deter North Korea from carrying out more 'provocations'.
Young, rebellious and the Myanmar military’s ‘worst enemy’
Young people are leading opposition to the coup and have not been deterred by the military's harassment and brutality.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to weigh in on document dispute
Former president's lawyers ask top court to allow 'special master' to vet documents before they are reviewed by gov't.
Colombia and ELN rebels agree to restart peace talks
Officials say Norway, Venezuela and Cuba would be “guarantor states” and civil society groups would be “essential”.
Is Tesla seeing a slowdown in demand?
There are early signs of caution for world's most valuable car maker, including for its increasingly premium pricing.