Lightning, heavy rains kill at least 36 in India
At least 12 people were struck by lightning while 24 others died after their homes collapsed during heavy rain.
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Photos: Young protesters demand climate action worldwide
Demonstrations follow warnings from scientists that nations are not doing enough to halt climate catastrophe.
Ukraine war overshadows other global crises at UN, critics say
Some world leaders speak with unease about the international community’s sole focus on Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 213
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 213th day, we take a look at the main developments.
What if Vladimir Putin used nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
Experts are not convinced the Russian leader would use nukes, but here are possible scenarios that could unfold.
Pakistan PM decries climate carnage: ‘Did not contribute to this’
Like many nations in the Global South facing the wrath of climate change, Pakistan had little responsibility for it.
Malaysian PM laments lack of UN action on Myanmar crisis
Thousands have been killed since Myanmar's military seized power in February 2021 from Aung San Suu Kyi's government.
US sending ‘dangerous signals’ on Taiwan, China tells Blinken
Tensions over Taiwan have soared since US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island in August.
Roger Federer’s last match is doubles loss with Rafael Nadal
In front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at the O2 Arena in London, Federer returned for the final match of his career.
Ukraine to reduce Iran embassy presence over Russia drone attacks
Military authorities in southern Ukraine said they had shot down four Shahed-136 'kamikaze' unmanned aerial vehicles.
Elijah McClain died due to sedative, police restraint: Autopsy
Amended autopsy report echoes conclusion of US grand jury that indicted police and paramedics for McClain's 2019 death.
Argentina vice president slams corruption case as ‘staged fable’
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who survived assassination attempt this month, faces 12 years on corruption charges.
Abbas demands US seek justice over Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, the Palestinian president accused the UN and the US of double standards.
Washington backs ‘open lines of communication’ with Beijing
US and Chinese foreign ministers discuss need to 'responsibly manage' relationship amid tensions over Taiwan.
Russia announces exemptions from Ukraine war mobilisation
IT workers, bankers and journalists are among the professionals to be excluded from the draft, says defence ministry.
Bermuda weathers Hurricane Fiona as storm moves towards Canada
Meanwhile, Puerto Rico continues to grapple with widespread power outages in aftermath of deadly hurricane.
Uganda confirms three more Ebola deaths
Health ministry also says four more infections confirmed in past 24 hours in outbreak detected in Mubende district.
Why Republican governors are relocating migrants across US
GOP defends push that rights groups denounce as political stunt ahead of midterm elections. What exactly is going on?
ECOWAS sanctions Guinea, condemns Mali over Ivorian troops
West Africa regional bloc announces new sanctions over Guinea's schedule for a transition to democracy.
US relaxes internet sanctions on Iran in support of protesters
US Treasury expands Iran sanction exemptions to social media platforms, video conferencing and cloud services.