Bitcoin rally falters as digital assets struggle to gain footing
June’s 41-percent drop for the world's largest cryptocurrency is the steepest recorded by Bloomberg data back to 2010.
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Uganda opposition figure Besigye released on bail after two weeks
He was detained on June 14 in the capital Kampala as he led protests against skyrocketing consumer prices.
French, Australian leaders meet in effort to rebuild ties
Macron hosts Albanese as the two try to rebuild ties badly strained by Australia's ditching of a submarine contract.
Dutch central bank apologises for historic links to slave trade
De Nederlandsche Bank announces a series of measures aimed at reducing 'negative effects of 19th-century slavery'.
Ukrainian borshch soup culture added to UNESCO heritage list
Kyiv hails the move, saying Ukraine has won the 'borshch war', while a Russian official slams 'xenophobia'.
Putin says Western sanctions pushing Russia-Belarus unification
The two countries signed a treaty in support of integration in 1997, and have sped up that process in recent years.
‘My roof was stolen’: Syrian homes looted after gov’t recapture
Drone pictures reveal the extent of the looting of homes left behind after Syrians fled areas captured by government.
‘Irresponsible’ to cut back aid now: Q&A with UNDP’s Steiner
UNDP's Steiner says nations should stick to development goals and invest in struggling countries, renewable energy.
India top court: Nupur Sharma must apologise for prophet remarks
Sharma's 'loose tongue set the country on fire', says Supreme Court while hearing complaints against ex-BJP spokeswoman.
Trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner begins in Russia
Washington considers Griner 'wrongfully detained' and has called for her release.
When will the war in Ukraine end?
NATO's Stoltenberg warned that war could last for years, while Russian forces continue the capture of the Donbas.
Taliban supreme leader addresses major gathering in Kabul
Haibatullah Akhunzada has made a rare appearance at the Taliban's 'Great Conference of Ulema' in the Afghan capital.
How BJP wrested back control of India’s richest state Maharashtra
After days of political drama experts say was orchestrated by BJP, a coalition gov't falls and a new leader is sworn in.
Flights disrupted in France as airport workers strike over pay
Workers in Paris and other French airports hold a strike, demanding salary hikes to keep up with inflation.
Four dead after truck carrying migrants crashes in Texas
The incident comes days after 53 people died in the deadliest human smuggling incident in US history.
Tunisia’s draft constitution – what’s new, and why now?
President Kais Saied has pushed for the new constitution - opponents say it will slide the country away from democracy.
UK’s contaminated blood scandal inquiry: All you need to know
A blood treatment that infected 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C decades ago in the UK returns to the spotlight.
Russian missile attacks kill 19 in Odesa: Ukrainian officials
Officials say raids hit a residential building and a resort near the Black Sea port, amid uptick in similar attacks.
China Destroyed Muslim Culture In This Ancient City — Then Turned It Into Disneyland
The government’s campaign in Kashgar began with CCTV cameras watching people pray. Now it features tourists taking Instagram selfies.
Ukraine-Russia live news: Claims Moscow’s forces in Lysychansk
Ukraine's military said nothing of reports pro-Russian troops managed the perilous river crossing to get into the city.