US Supreme Court hears arguments in Alabama voting rights case
The case could have implications for the future of voting rights in the US, where partisan voting maps are common.
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Russian army maps show major retreats in Ukraine’s Kherson region
Russian defence ministry maps show rapid pullbacks in key Kherson region amid Ukraine army's counteroffensive.
UK to seek asylum ban on refugees crossing the English Channel
Home secretary wants blanket ban on anyone entering the UK irregularly, such as on small boats crossing from France.
US asks DRC to pull oil blocks from auction to protect forests
Authorities in the central African nation launched bids for 30 oil and gas blocks in July.
Musk ready to buy Twitter at original price of $44bn
After the billionaire tried to get out of the deal, a securities filing showed he agreed to buy the social media site.
Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?
Russian president has repeatedly pledged to use all means at his disposal to keep his country safe.
US job openings plummet amid higher rates, slower growth
Job openings in the United States dropped by 10 percent from 11.2 million in July to 10.1 in August, data shows.
Beloved country music star Loretta Lynn dies aged 90
Her music reflected her pride in her humble background and spoke frankly of her experiences as a woman and mother.
Ukraine promises to export more grains to African countries
Many African countries depend heavily on grain imports from Russia and Ukraine and the war has disrupted global supply.
Photos: Kolkata artists make idols to celebrate Durga Puja
The five-day festival commemorates the slaying of a demon king by the lion-riding, 10-armed goddess Durga.
Republican Senate hopeful denies paying for girlfriend’s abortion
Herschel Walker says he strongly opposes abortion rights and calls the accusation in The Daily Beast a “flat-out lie."
UK begins first inquiry into government’s pandemic response
The UK recorded more than 20 million COVID-19 cases and more than 166,000 deaths, the seventh-highest death rate.
UAE hopes to attract skilled professionals with new visa rules
The new schemes have been described by local media as the biggest shake-up in the country’s immigration policy in years.
Bangladesh faces power blackout after national grid fails
The malfunctioning of Bangladesh's power grid led to blackouts across 75-80 percent of the country.
How bad could Europe’s energy crisis get this winter?
Gas prices have reached record highs in Europe, and supplies are running low, stoking fears for the coming winter.
Bodies of Russian soldiers lie in town recaptured by Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers collect the bodies of their comrades but are reportedly not immediately removing those of Russians.
Lesotho holds elections amid political instability
The ruling All Basotho Convention has been unable to pass important constitutional changes in parliament.
Zelenskyy, Musk in Twitter showdown over Ukraine ‘peace’ plan
Musk's proposal to seek a negotiated solution to Russia's invasion and cede Crimea for good angers Ukrainians.
Kashmir police arrest suspect in murder of top prison official
Hemant Kumar Lohia's domestic worker is the main accused in the killing, which has also been claimed by a rebel group.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 223
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 223rd day, we take a look at the main developments.