US Supreme Court allows Jewish university to deny LGBTQ group
Yeshiva University turned to the court for an urgent ruling after a state judge said it should register Pride Alliance.
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How is the US involved in the Iran-Albanian political crisis?
Tehran claims Tirana has become the victim of a plot by Washington to further tarnish already-strained diplomatic ties.
Queen Elizabeth is featured on several currencies – now what?
Queen’s image on notes and coins is expected to be replaced at some point in the UK and the realms by King Charles III.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II in Zimbabwe
Some Zimbabweans criticise the late monarch for failing to 'promote the interests of Africans in the colonial era'.
Explained: King Charles III accession to the throne
An Accession Council convened at St James's Palace, the official residence of the sovereign, to proclaim the successor.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 199
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 199th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Five dead after New Zealand boat in suspected impact with whale
Kaikoura’s mayor said accident likely the result of a whale that surfaced beneath the boat and caused it to overturn.
African nations demand climate change financing ahead of COP27
The African continent emits an estimated 3 percent of global CO2 emissions, yet is among most exposed to climate change.
Strong earthquakes jolt parts of Indonesia’s West Papua province
At least four land-based earthquakes of between 6.2 and 5.5 magnitudes were recorded, though no damage was reported.
US says Moscow abusing rights of jailed opposition leader Navalny
Alexey Navalny was Russian President Vladimir Putin's fiercest domestic critic before being jailed for nine years.
US offer $40,000 reward for fugitive Malaysian defence contractor
Leonard Glenn Francis - known as 'Fat Leonard' - had pleaded guilty in a $35m bribery case involving US Navy officials.
‘Too much’: Refugees rally for permanent visas in Australia
Gov't has promised to abolish temporary visas that have left thousands struggling to survive but has given no timeframe.
Mexico to hand army control of National Guard, sparking outcry
Opposition lawmakers pledge to challenge contentious bill, which rights groups say gives too much power to the military.
US judge blocks Arizona law limiting filming of police
Preliminary injunction blocks enforcement of law that rights groups and media say infringes on First Amendment.
‘We’ll miss her’: Thousands gather to mourn UK’s Queen Elizabeth
People lay flowers in tribute to late queen at Buckingham Palace and other royal sites across United Kingdom.
IAEA warns blackout threatens safety at Ukraine nuclear plant
UN nuclear watchdog says blackout due to shelling 'compromises safe operation' near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Colombia and Venezuela to reopen shared border to cargo transport
Easing of restrictions comes as neighbouring countries seek to normalise relations after years of tension.
New York governor declares disaster emergency over polio
Governor's order allows more medical workers to administer polio vaccines after virus found in another New York county.
Nigerian oil exports at lowest level in 25 years due to oil theft
Nigeria slipped behind Angola as Africa's largest exporter in July, according to OPEC figures.
King Charles III pledges to serve nation as UK mourns late queen
In first address to the nation as monarch, King Charles III, 73, promised to emulate his mother's 'lifelong service'.