France’s Macron offers compromise after stinging parliament loss
In a national televised address, Macron proposed to 'legislate in a different way' based deals among diverse forces.
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Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline no longer profitable: Watchdog
Ottawa purchased the contentious pipeline project in 2018 despite opposition by Indigenous and environmental groups.
‘Bit of relief’: Biden calls for three month gas tax holiday
Asks states to suspend their taxes; refineries, energy companies to pass savings to consumers.
Man who drove through crowd in Times Square found not responsible
Richard Rojas, who drove his car through crowds during a 2017 psychotic episode, qualifies for 'mental commitment'.
Yellowstone National Park partially reopens after rare floods
The park's south loop, which is open, has areas under construction and includes areas affected by floods.
Russia may cut off gas completely, Europe must act now, IEA warns
Head of IEA says Europe needs 'contingency plans' as Russia may further reduce gas deliveries amid its war in Ukraine.
US city to pay $3.2m in police killing of Daunte Wright
The tentative settlement also includes changes to police policies and training officers in traffic stops.
Iran’s Raisi pushes regional diplomacy as nuclear tensions rise
Tehran has seen a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, hosting three presidents in June alone.
Fed chief determined to keep inflation low, expects ‘surprises’
Powell says will assess further interest rate hikes on a 'meeting by meeting' basis.
What we know about the US citizens captured in Ukraine
US says it has not been notified by Russia or 'Russian proxy forces' of the men's whereabouts.
Two more abducted Chibok girls freed in Nigeria, military says
The girls were found on June 12 and 14 in two different locations by Nigerian troops.
Russian oil refinery near Ukraine says it was hit by drone attack
The refinery's management says operations were suspended after a drone attack targeted infrastructure.
Will the war with Russia rein in Ukraine’s oligarchs?
The conflict may harm rich figures in financial terms and hand Zelenskyy victory in his battle against their influence.
Texas mass shooting: Mayor says Uvalde school to be demolished
A gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in an attack at the Texas school in May.
Bangladesh floods: Experts say climate crisis worsening situation
The densely populated delta nation, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable, is facing its worst floods in 100 years.
Timeline: Deadly earthquakes in Afghanistan
The country has a long history of powerful tremors that have caused fatalities.
Thousands of Dutch farmers protest against emissions targets
The farmers rallied against the Dutch government's plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide and ammonia.
‘A new era’: Saudi Arabia’s MBS in Turkey as nations mend ties
Crown prince's visit is a reminder Saudi-Turkish relations have progressed rapidly in the last two years.
Russian commodities traders replace Switzerland with Dubai
Ratcheting up of sanctions is promoting a migration of Russian businesses to Dubai.
Over 150 killed after strong earthquake hits Afghanistan
Death toll likely to go up after magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocks remote parts of Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan.