NASA spacecraft collides with asteroid in planetary defence test
In world's first attempt to change direction of an asteroid, scientists hope method can prevent collisions with Earth.
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BoE says monitoring markets ‘very closely’ after pound plunges
The central bank statement came towards the end of a day of turmoil for Britain's currency and debt.
Turkey files protest with Greece and US as Aegean tensions rise
Turkey summons Greek ambassador, files protest with US amid Aegean islands row while Greece slams move as 'unfounded'.
EU, US question Serbia’s EU commitment after Russia deal
West questions Belgrade after signing deal with Moscow pledging long-term consultations on foreign policy.
UN says aid truck hit by debris from Ethiopian drone strike
Truck carrying food to internally displaced people was hit in Ethiopian drone strike, UN food agency says.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden
Former US security contractor one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.
US aircraft carrier starts joint military drills in South Korea
US military official says aircraft carrier's visit is 'clear and unambiguous demonstration' of commitment to alliance.
Cuba overwhelmingly approves same-sex marriage in referendum
New code also would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents and measures against gender violence.
UN chief calls for end to ‘era of nuclear blackmail’
Guterres renews call for abolition of nuclear weapons as concerns grow over Russia's threat to use them in Ukraine.
Hurricane Ian strengthens as Cuba and Florida brace for impact
Authorities urge residents to heed evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1
The move is likely to boost the Canadian travel industry, already booming after months of lull during the pandemic.
Wall Street mixed as it deals with ‘tsunami’ of news
US stocks and global equities were mixed on Monday morning after a slew of developments last week.
Venezuela-Colombia border reopens to trade as tensions ease
People along shared border hope reopening crossings to cargo will boost the economy after years-long closure.
Gunman opens fire at Russia school killing 15
At least 15 people have been killed, including 11 children, after a gunman opened fire at a school in Izhevsk city.
World reacts to Meloni’s right-wing victory in Italy election
Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy's first female prime minister after leading a right-wing alliance to election win.
Al Jazeera Digital wins two Online Journalism Awards
Stories about women with disabilities and murdered Indigenous women win for social justice reporting.
South Korean mall fire: At least seven die in Daejeon
More than 500 firefighters and 90 vehicles were sent to the site as the fire burned for about seven hours.
Why Elon Musk’s Starlink will not affect protests in Iran
So far the only effect of Starlink’s 'activation' has been indirectly helping spread malware on Iranian devices.
Palestinians arrested, injured as far-right Jews enter Al-Aqsa
Ultranationalist Jews entered under Israeli police protection, with restrictions imposed on Palestinian movement.
Russia’s Yevgeny Prigozhin admits owning Wagner mercenary force
Businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin says he is 'proud' of founding Wagner Group staffed by Russian war veterans.