Syria, a close Russia ally, breaks diplomatic ties with Ukraine
The Syrian foreign ministry says its decision to break with Kyiv was in accordance to the 'principle of reciprocity'.
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Fear among Syrian refugees over Turkey ‘voluntary return’ plan
Erdogan said he will not expel Syrian refugees but government plan to repatriate one million has raised concerns.
Omar, AOC among US lawmakers held at pro-abortion rights rally
US Capitol police say demonstrators blocked traffic on a nearby road and were given three warnings before the arrests.
Ranil Wickremesinghe elected crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s new president
Legislators tap six-time PM as president, defying risk of more protests by people angry over deepening economic crisis.
Authorities in south China city apologise over COVID-19 break-ins
Fury erupted after it emerged authorities in Liwan had broken into 84 flats to look for 'close contacts'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 147
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 147th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Hundreds evacuated as wildfire spreads near Athens
Firefighters battled through the night, struggling to contain the blaze intensified by strong gusts of wind.
Russia’s Putin warns Europe gas deliveries could keep dwindling
President says if gas turbine sent to Canada for repairs isn't returned soon, daily volume delivered by NS1 could drop.
As single-use plastic ban kicks in, Indian businesses flounder
Lack of domestic alternatives and the pandemic, which snarled supply chains, have increased the challenges for firms.
SA’s Ramaphosa to face subpoena over Phala Phala farm scandal
In June, the watchdog opened a probe into breaches of executive code arising from $4m theft from the president's farm.
London declares ‘major incident’ as heatwave grips Europe
Britain records its highest temperature on record as fires rage in Western Europe amid sweltering heat.
Biden signs executive order to stem wrongful detentions
US president is facing growing pressure from families of citizens detained abroad to do more to secure their release.
At least 13 people killed in latest prison riot in Ecuador
Authorities say they found firearms, ammunition, knives and other prohibited items inside prison where riot broke out.
Turkey’s Baykar drone company ‘will never’ supply Russia: CEO
Haluk Bayraktar tells CNN that he is proud the Bayraktar TB2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance against Russia.
Africa’s wildlife park managers in Kigali to boost conservation
Officials are meeting in Kigali in a congress to expand the protection of land and marine wildlife in the region.
Quebec still grapples with ‘dark chapter’ as pope visit nears
Amid push to fully uncover colonial abuses, Indigenous leaders say Canadian province must acknowledge systemic racism.
Hospitalisation rates double as COVID cases triple across Europe
The World Health Organization warns pandemic is not over as European countries largely abandon coronavirus restrictions.
Tunisian court opens hearing on Ghannouchi charges
Opposition leader faces money-laundering allegations amid sweeping power grab by President Kais Saied.
What is behind the tribal violence in Sudan’s Blue Nile State?
Clashes between two tribes have killed at least 79 people, wounded 150 others and left dozens of shops torched.
How to keep cool and safe in a heatwave
As temperatures keep rising around the world, we look at some ways to keep safe.