Bitcoin tumbles as crypto sell-off continues
The world's largest cryptocurrency has slumped about 70 percent since its record high of $69,000 in November.
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Ecuador Indigenous leader released after protest arrest
Leonidas Iza had been arrested on suspicion of 'sabotage' amid nationwide anti-government protests.
80% of Gaza children suffer depression after 15 years of blockade
About 800,000 children in Gaza have only ever known life under blockade, affecting their mental health, says report.
Netflix plans Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56m cash prize
Netflix hit series inspires show claiming largest cast and lump cash prize in reality TV history - but without killings.
Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash from South Africans
The British low-cost carrier drops a requirement for South African passengers to pass language test before travelling.
Rights groups condemn Tanzanian police violence against Maasai
Activists say at least 31 people were severely injured as violence broke over the demarcation of 1,500sq km of land.
Amnesty says India should stop ‘vicious’ Muslim protest crackdown
Ex-Supreme Court judges say the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh state acted illegally by demolishing Muslim homes.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 112
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 112th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Republican who voted to impeach Trump defeated in South Carolina
Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Capitol riot, has lost his re-election bid in South Carolina.
Microsoft retires Internet Explorer – what does it mean for you?
Once the world’s most widely used web browser, Internet Explorer will be laid to rest on June 15, 2022.
Israeli lawmaker wishes to ‘press button’ and expel Palestinians
Matan Kahana was criticised by Palestinian lawmakers, some of whom are in Israel's fragile coalition government.
Pope Francis praises ‘brave’ Ukraine, but war possibly ‘provoked’
Pope Francis praised 'brave' Ukrainians, decried 'cruelty' of Russian troops, but said situation is not black and white.
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny moved to unknown location: Allies
Allies of Navalny say the Russian opposition leader has been moved from the prison where he was serving his sentence.
Happy the elephant is not a person, to stay at zoo: US judge
The judge said granting freedom to Happy would have 'an enormous destabilising impact on modern society'.
Russia urges Ukrainian fighters in Severodonetsk to lay down arms
Moscow calls on fighters holed up in Azot plant to surrender, says it would open humanitarian corridor on Wednesday.
Russia bans dozens of British journalism, media, defence figures
Those banned include journalists, news anchors, editors and managers with BBC, Sky News, Times and Guardian newspapers.
South Africa to get $474m World Bank loan for COVID vaccines
South Africa has recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths on the African continent.
Scotland’s Sturgeon launches campaign for new independence vote
Push for rerun of 2014 vote comes a year after Scottish nationalists won a majority in devolved parliament.
Yazidi women survivors of ISIL crimes yet to find justice
Iraqi Yazidi women survivors of ISIL sexual slavery still have no knowledge of what happened to their missing family.
Turkish national carrier to change name to ‘Türkiye’ airlines
President Erdogan says 'Türkiye Hava Yolları' will be inscribed on the bodies of 'Türkiye' airlines planes.