Ukraine nuclear power company says Russia attacked website
Ukraine's state nuclear power company Energoatom says Russian-based hackers launched major attack on its website.
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Estonia removes Soviet-era statue amid tensions
PM says statue removed from a largely Russian-speaking city to ensure 'public order' amid 'increasing tensions'.
Biden signs $740bn health, climate, tax ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
The sweeping legislation includes the largest investment to fight climate change in US history.
US states hit by extreme drought face more water cuts
Cuts affecting Arizona and Nevada come as water levels at Lake Mead, largest manmade US reservoir, set to drop further.
South Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary
Thousands gather in the town where 34 were killed and 78 injured when police opened fire on platinum mine workers.
Guterres, Erdogan to meet Zelenskyy in Ukraine this week
UN spokesman says the leaders will discuss the grain shipment deal and attacks at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Russia says UK asked permission for spy plane overflight
Moscow claims UK requested to fly RC-135 spy plane over Russia, calling the move a 'deliberate provocation'.
WHO asks public for help with monkeypox name change
UN health agency says it wants to find a new, less stigmatising name for the rapidly-spreading disease.
Amazon accuses FTC of harassing Bezos in ‘burdensome’ probe
The US Federal Trade Commission has made 'unduly burdensome' demands as it investigates the retail giant, Amazon said.
Defeated Odinga says Kenyan election result ‘null and void’
Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga says he will pursue legal and constitutional options to contest results.
Lula holds lead as Brazil’s election campaign officially begins
Polarised presidential campaign kicks off with former left-wing leader holding 12-percent lead over Jair Bolsonaro.
Palestinian hunger striker will appeal to Israel’s Supreme Court
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh continues a 165-day hunger strike against his detention without charge or trial.
‘Slow execution’: Israel extends Ahmad Manasra’s prison isolation
Israeli court extends solitary confinement of Palestinian prisoner Ahmad Manasra, who suffers mental health issues.
Finland limits tourist visas for Russians
Finnish foreign minister says decision comes amid influx of Russian tourists using Finland as a gateway to Europe.
Walmart earnings boosted as discounts draw inflation-hit shoppers
The mega-retailer's inventory grew by 25 percent at the end of the second quarter from a year earlier to $59.9bn.
Wyoming and Alaska votes test Trump power, Cheney braces for loss
Liz Cheney, Sarah Palin are among those running in Tuesday's US primaries seen as continuing test of Trump's influence.
Israel admits to Gaza raid that killed children: Report
Officials tell Haaretz Israel was behind the August 7 attack near Jabalia refugee camp, contradicting earlier claims.
First food aid shipment bound for Africa leaves Ukrainian port
UN-chartered vessel departed Pivdennyi port for Djibouti, carrying the first cargo of wheat to Africa since war began.
Fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to 16 in Armenia
Seventeen people remain missing two days after a fireworks warehouse blast in a market in Yerevan.
Eleven convicts in Gujarat gang rape, murder cases freed in India
Convicts in the Bilkis Bano case are freed after state government approves their application for remission of sentence.