‘A Labour moment’: UK opposition leader sets out pitch for power
Keir Starmer says his opposition party is once again 'the party of the centre ground' and ready for power.
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Nord Stream pipeline leaks: What happened, what’s the impact?
Unusual leaks in two gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany trigger concerns about sabotage.
Taliban official calls for schools to be reopened for girls
Senior member of Afghanistan's Taliban-run government urges rulers to reopen secondary schools for girls.
‘They aren’t watching’: January 6 panel fails to sway GOP voters
As Capitol riot hearings set to resume, experts say committee has not loosened Donald Trump's grip on Republican Party.
DRC declares end to latest Ebola virus outbreak
The country's 15th outbreak comes to an end as neighbouring Uganda races to tackle virus outbreak of its own.
Russians flock to Georgia, again, as Putin escalates war
New waves of Russians have arrived in Georgia, desperate to avoid joining troops in Ukraine.
Photos: Russian reservists leave behind sobbing loved ones
Freshly mobilised reservists in Russia's southern Rostov region say goodbye to their families.
Sudan coup leader bids to co-opt pro-democracy movement
Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, has tried to reach out to Sudan's pro-democracy movement.
Landmines, cluster bombs remain a deadly threat in Syria
The front lines of northwest Syria may be quieter, but death still waits for civilians from the bombs left behind.
Kazakhstan to ‘ensure safety’ of Russians fleeing draft
President Tokayev says his country must take care of those escaping 'hopeless situation' in neighbouring Russia.
Iran and IAEA restart talks amid nuclear deal deadlock
IAEA head Grossi announces resumption of talks, but neither side has changed its public stance.
Photos: Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe amid protests
Japan bid farewell to Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July, with a rare state funeral that has divided the nation.
Australia announces plan for new corruption watchdog
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says body will 'restore trust and integrity to federal politics'.
Malaysian defence contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuela asylum
Local media reported that Leonard Glenn Francis had requested to remain in Venezuela on health and political grounds.
Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral
Japan bids farewell to slain leader amid anger over cost of funeral and the ruling party's ties to a fringe church.
Japan lodges protest after Russia detains diplomat in Vladivostok
Tatsunori Motoki, accused of spying by Russia's FSB, was released after a few hours and ordered to leave the country.
Giorgia Meloni is on track to win. What’s next for Italy?
What is going to be Brothers of Italy stance with the EU, and are its members' experienced enough?
The church linked to Abe’s killing, Japan’s political troubles
Controversy erupts after Shinzo Abe's assassin says he killed the former leader over his support for a 'religious cult'.
Apple says it will make some of its iPhone 14 in India
Apple has asked manufacturers to shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions.
Kremlin says no decision to seal Russia’s borders amid chaos
Thousands are fleeing the country to avoid call to fight in Ukraine after Russia ordered first mobilisation since WW II.