US high court rules against detained immigrants seeking release
Justices rule that immigrants being held for long periods have no right to argue for release as they fight deportation.
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UK to rewrite Brexit deal on Northern Ireland; EU warns of action
EU will not renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol agreement, European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said.
British police charge Kevin Spacey over alleged sex crimes
Police say the alleged sexual assaults took place between March 2005 and April 2013 in London and Gloucestershire.
US slaps visa restrictions on 93 Nicaraguan officials
Biden administration accuses designated judges, prosecutors and lawmakers of helping 'undermine democracy' in Nicaragua.
Saudi Arabia eases mask mandate as first Hajj pilgrims arrive
Move comes as the kingdom prepares to welcome around 850,000 people from abroad for the annual Hajj pilgrimmage.
At least 50 killed in Burkina Faso rebel attack: Government
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been gripped by conflict that has claimed more than 2,000 lives.
Indigenous protesters block roads in Ecuador over rising costs
Indigenous demonstrators angry over rising gas and food prices say protests will continue 'until government listens'.
Brazil: Police say no bodies found in search for missing men
Police and Indigenous association say search in Amazon continues for missing British journalist and Indigenous expert.
Jan 6 panel live news: Ex-Trump campaign manager will not testify
Congressional committee probing the 2021 attack on US Capitol holds second hearing with focus on Trump.
Ryanair faces six-day strike in Spain during holiday season
Spanish trade unions call for flight crews to walk out from June 24 to July 2 to demand better work conditions.
Russia threatens to strip anti-war protester of citizenship
Case of Armenia-born Arshak Makichyan could set new precedent as activists warn of new tactic to silence dissent.
The controversial ‘Tik Tok King’ vying for Colombia’s presidency
Rodolfo Hernandez shocked Colombia by finishing second in first round of voting and is now within reach of top post.
UK Parliament watchdog probes Labour leader over gifts, earnings
The probe will determine whether Keir Starmer broke two sections of lawmakers' code of conduct on registering interests.
What’s in the bipartisan US gun control proposal? And what isn’t?
The bipartisan plan would be most significant federal reform in decades, but falls short of long-sought restrictions.
Indian politician Rahul Gandhi questioned in money laundering probe
The BJP says India's main opposition leader formed a shell company and illegally gained control of property worth $300m.
One year old, Israel’s government struggles to hang on
The Israeli ruling coalition has struggled to pass what would usually be a routine pro-settler bill.
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet says will not seek second term
The 70-year-old's four-year mandate will come to an end on August 31.
Beijing imposes new COVID curbs over nightclub virus cluster
Chinese capital starts new round of mass testing in its most populous downtown district after outbreak linked to bar.
India activist Afreen Fatima says her house bulldozed ‘illegally’
Activist's house demolished as police arrest her father for being alleged 'mastermind' of protests over Prophet remarks.
Oil drops on fears of inflation, China’s COVID flare up
With US inflation accelerating to a 40-year high and China imposing new curbs, investors questioned economic recovery.