Michigan voters to decide future of abortion in US state
Recent poll shows a majority of likely Michigan voters in November midterms support proposal to protect abortion rights.
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran over Albanian cyberattack
US sanctions on Iran's intelligence ministry come after Albania blamed Iran for July incident, which Tehran has denied.
Zelenskyy announces breakthrough in Ukraine’s east and south
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says troops have reclaimed more than 1,000sq km of territory.
Russians to face stricter and longer procedures to enter the EU
From Monday Russians seeking to enter the EU will have to pay a higher fee, present more documents and face longer time.
Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?
Legislation could give Afghans paroled to the US a path to permanent residency after months of uncertainty.
Senegal’s pink lake threatened by flood after heavy rains
Senegal and other places in West Africa have recorded high rainfall in recent weeks, leading to destructive floods.
In Ukraine, humanitarian drones can save lives
As UAVs continue to change modern warfare, humanitarian drones are carrying out vital missions in Ukraine to save lives.
What are King Charles III’s views on the Middle East?
British royal family constitutionally obliged to stay out of political issues, but Charles is known for close Gulf ties.
‘Tremendous blemish’: No trial decades after Sept 11 attacks
Relatives of the nearly 3,000 victims have long hoped a trial would bring closure and resolve unanswered questions.
Queen Elizabeth remembered in Ireland for historic reconciliation
Expression of sympathy in Ireland demonstrates how Elizabeth achieved healing in the fraught history of both countries.
India journalist Siddique Kappan gets bail after nearly two years
Siddique Kappan was arrested in October 2020 when he was on his way to report gang rape and death of a Dalit teenager.
Queen Elizabeth II’s last foothold in Arabia
Aden, now part of Yemen, was the only British colony in the Arab world, until British forces left in 1967.
Sombre mood reigns in London, beyond as UK mourns Queen Elizabeth
People gather outside Buckingham Palace and other royal sites across the UK as 10 days of mourning begin for the queen.
The UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, in quotes
A selection of quotes from speeches, addresses and other statements over the decades given by the late monarch.
UN chief visits flood-hit Pakistan, appeals for ‘massive’ help
Antonio Guterres makes the appeal as record floods kill nearly 1,400 people and render more than one million homeless.
Russia, United States spar at UN over arms to Ukraine
War of words comes after the US announced military aid worth $2.2bn to Ukraine and neighbouring nations.
Angola court rejects poll result appeal, opposition urges protest
The opposition had rejected the results, citing discrepancies between the commission's count and its own tally.
Turkey captures ‘senior’ ISIL leader: Erdogan
'Abu Zeyd' was identified by a UN Security Council report published in July as 'one of the senior executives' of ISIL.
‘No evidence’ of navy ramming in April Lebanon boat disaster
An investigation conducted by an Australian NGO says boat is largely intact, but families dispute the findings.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 198
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 198th day, we take a look at the main developments.