Report: Nearly 400 crashes by ‘self-driving’ cars in the US
Data collected by a US regulatory agency will allow for greater transparency on safety of semiautonomous vehicles
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Somali president nominates Hamza Abdi Barre as prime minister
Barre was voted in as a parliamentarian in Kismayo, the commercial capital of Jubbaland, in December.
‘Fight for freedom’: US sends $1bn in new aid to Ukraine
Assistance package includes coastal defence weapons and advanced rocket systems for Donbas fight, US president says.
Photos: Floods batter, close Yellowstone National Park in US
Flooding caused road and bridge damage in Yellowstone National Park forcing park to close for first time in 34 years.
Buffalo gunman faces US hate crime charges over racist attack
Prosecutors say shooter's motive was to 'prevent Black people from replacing white people' and inspire similar attacks.
China’s Xi reaffirms support for Russia’s security concerns
According to Moscow Xi Jinping 'noted the legitimacy of the actions' taken by Russia to protect its national interests.
Nigerian troops find another kidnapped Chibok schoolgirl
More than 100 schoolgirls are still missing since their April 2014 abduction in northeastern Nigeria by Boko Haram.
Nigeria: Inflation reaches 11-month high of 17 percent
The continuing war in Ukraine is partly responsible for upward price pressures in Nigeria.
Turkey wants ‘concrete steps’ from Sweden, Finland over NATO bids
Turkish president says no progress can be achieved in the process without seeing 'concrete steps' by both countries.
France says it has captured Islamic State bigwig in Mali
Oumeya Ould Albakaye, ISGS's chief of two provinces in Mali and Burkina Faso was captured this week.
Japan to attend NATO summit for first time
Fumio Kishida says he will join June 28-30 meeting, becoming the first Japanese prime minister to attend a NATO summit.
Africa being ‘punished’ by fossil fuel investment ban – Niger
Niger's leader criticised G7 decision to stop foreign fossil fuel investments after years exploiting natural resources.
Germany puts Russian man on trial over plot to kill dissident
Valid D is accused of plotting to kill a dissident from Russia's Chechen Republic on the orders of the region's leader.
Has India’s Kashmir policy under Modi failed?
The much-touted 'muscular' policy pursued by the BJP is not working, say experts, as they urge political engagement.
US Southern Baptists to keep sex abuser list after ignored claims
The pledge falls short of demands by some survivors, including compensation and stronger independent monitoring.
Indonesia trade minister sacked after palm oil export flip-flops
Indonesian president names new trade minister after a three-week export ban sent shockwaves through global markets.
EU launches legal action against UK over post-Brexit change
UK's proposed bill to remove custom checks on some goods entering Northern Ireland violates the deal made with the EU.
Photos: Hunger killing children in forgotten corner of Uganda
More than 91,000 children are suffering from acute malnutrition in one of Uganda's poorest regions.
Brazil police arrest 2nd man in Bruno Pereira, Dom Phillips case
Fisherman Oseney da Costa de Oliveira, brother of first detainee, arrested on suspicion of involvement in disappearance.
EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt in bid to ditch Russia
The tripartite agreement will allow 'significant' exports of Israeli gas to Europe for the first time.