EU approves smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox
Approval of Imvanex comes after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency.
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Why is Tunisia’s new proposed constitution so controversial?
Tunisians are voting on a new constitution put forward by the president which many people in the country are opposed to.
‘Uncharted territory’: Five key takeaways on US inflation
What consumers feeling the pain of rising food and fuel prices need to know.
‘All my wage goes to the house’: A rental crisis brews in Greece
The vast majority of Greeks who rent spend more than 40 percent of their disposable income on housing.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 152
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 152nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Destructive fire rages near California’s Yosemite Park
One of California's biggest wildfires of the year is forcing thousands of residents to flee remote mountain communities.
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India’s first tribal president
Analysts said move will likely help Modi extend his base among tribal communities ahead of his re-election bid in 2024.
Photos: Despair and poverty fuel drug use in Afghanistan
Drug addiction has long been a problem in Afghanistan, the world's biggest producer of opium and key source of meth.
Twitter sees first win in case against Elon Musk
A Delaware judge agreed to fast-track the case with an October trial date instead of February that Musk wanted.
Turnout expected to be low as Tunisians vote on new constitution
Opponents largely expected to boycott a vote they see as increasing the potential for one-man-rule in the country.
Australians in hospital with COVID hit new record
About 5,450 Australians are in hospital with COVID-19 amid the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants.
Myanmar executes four anti-coup activists, drawing outrage
Reported executions mark first use of capital punishment in the Southeast Asian country since the 1980s.
The Indian rupee touched record lows, but not everyone is worried
The Indian currency has fallen more than 7 percent so far in 2022 pushing up inflation and wrecking margins for importers.
‘Golden opportunity’: Widodo’s China trip puts spotlight on trade
Indonesian leader's visit is first trip by a foreign leader to China since the Winter Olympics in February.
What to know about Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first SONA
Philippine president will give his first report on the state of the nation and lay out his policy agenda on Monday.
Pope arrives in Canada on tour of ‘penance’ for Indigenous abuse
Trip centres around apology for abuse that Indigenous children endured at Catholic-run residential schools.
At least 17 Haitian refugees killed as boat capsizes off Bahamas
The Bahamas is a transit route for Haitian immigrants fleeing poverty, violence and seeking to reach the US mainland.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro officially launches re-election bid
President kicks off his candidacy in Rio de Janeiro with a speech focusing on God, guns and family.
Mediterranean ships recover 5 bodies, rescue over 1,100 refugees
There has been a series of rescues in recent days in the central Mediterranean, Italian coast guard says.
Volcano erupts on Japanese island Kyushu, prompting evacuations
Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and eruptions of varying levels take place on a regular basis.