NASA’s new moon rocket reaches launch pad for flight around moon
The Artemis programme marks the first time the United States has travelled to the moon in 50 years.
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Lack of help for Tigray crisis due to skin colour, says WHO chief
WHO chief says the situation in the northern Ethiopia region is the 'worst humanitarian crisis in the world'.
Florida prosecutor removed for abortion stance sues DeSantis
The elected prosecutor has said that his removal from office is a result of his willingness to criticise DeSantis.
Bangladesh tells UN that Rohingya refugees must return to Myanmar
UN rights chief says return of Rohingya refugees is not possible currently due to concerns about their safety in Myanmar.
Meta’s Latin America expansion ‘a boon to human smugglers’
Misinformation spread via Facebook and WhatsApp has contributed to the migrant influx at the US-Mexico border.
El Salvador extends state of exception as arrests hit 50,000
Government defends measure as helping to dismantle 'terrorist structures' amid criticism from human rights groups.
US retail sales little changed in July as auto, fuel buying drop
American consumers continued to spend last month, just not as much on petrol and automobiles.
Taiwan showcases most advanced fighter jet after China drills
Taipei has carried out its own drills to simulate defence against invasion by China, and unveiled the F-16V fighter jet.
Kenya’s president-elect Ruto to ‘engage’ with any court challenge
William Ruto was declared the winner by a slim margin but his defeated opponent says he plans to challenge the result.
Rudy Giuliani arrives to testify in Georgia 2020 election probe
Giuliani to testify to grand jury probing former US President Trump's attempts to overturn Georgia election results.
Syria denies holding US journalist Austin Tice captive
Syria has denied kidnapping or keeping captive US journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared a 10 years ago near Damascus.
Norway’s wealth fund loses record $174bn in first half of 2022
The world's largest wealth fund's return on investment was a negative 14.4 percent for the January-June period.
UK to pay victims of decades-old tainted blood scandal
The $121,000 payment to each victim is an interim one before a continuing inquiry concludes.
Turkey, Israel to restore full diplomatic relations
Move comes after gradual efforts to restore ties, including a visit by the Israeli president to Turkey in March.
Russia, West vie for influence amid Africa caution on Ukraine war
Unlike their Western counterparts, African leaders are being cautious in characterising the conflict in Ukraine as war.
‘No hope’: Suicides on the rise in northwestern Syria
Continuing war and lack of opportunities and hope drive some in opposition-held areas of Syria to take their own lives.
Is Elon Musk really buying Manchester United?
Musk tweeted he was buying one of the world's most famous football clubs but offered no details.
Journalist found dead in northwest Mexico
Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous places to be a journalist, with at least 17 media workers killed in 2022.
Liz Cheney, Trump’s biggest Republican critic, loses Wyoming seat
Cheney loses primary for midterm elections, promises to do 'whatever it takes' to stop Trump becoming president again.
‘Survival at any cost’: Myanmar generals move to cement power
Min Aung Hlaing firing military chiefs, senior politicians and moving against tycoons amid chaos triggered by 2021 coup.