Brazilians protest for democracy as Bolsonaro threatens election
The protests take place amid concerns that Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro could refuse to accept election results.
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US Senator Warren blasts Fed for withholding trading records
The Massachusetts Democrat called a probe into the matter by the US central bank's inspector general 'troubling'.
Will the Thai prime minister step down?
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is facing calls to resign.
Calm returns to Sierra Leone as protest death toll rises
At least six protesters and six police officers killed during anti-gov't protests in Sierra Leone, according to reports.
Argentina hikes rate to 69.5% as inflation surges to 30-year high
Consumer prices soared 71 percent in July compared to a year ago, the government said on Thursday.
Initial efforts to rescue trapped Mexican miners unsuccessful
Divers are hindered by debris and poor visibility as they search for 10 miners who remain trapped in a flooded mine.
Biden team pushes to allay concerns about tax enforcement funds
US Treasury secretary directs IRS chief against using new resources to audit more households making less than $400,000.
Bank of Mexico raises interest rates to record 8.5 percent
Mexico's annual inflation jumped to 8.15 percent through July, the Latin American nation's highest level in 22 years.
UK says Russia ‘starting to fail’ in Ukraine war
UK defence secretary's remarks come as Western countries promise $1.55bn more in military aid to Kyiv.
US petrol prices below $4 a gallon for first time since March
Prices at the pump peaked at a record $5.02 per gallon in June, causing drivers to buy less petrol.
UN chief issues warning as Ukraine nuclear plant shelled again
Russian and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Garland defends Trump home search, moves to make details public
Ex-President Donald Trump, who has declined so far to reveal FBI warrant's contents, says will not oppose its release.
Sri Lanka’s ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Thailand
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Bangkok from Singapore, where he was staying since mid-July.
Arctic warming 4 times faster than rest of planet: Climate study
Finnish researchers say climate models have underestimated the pace of warming in the Arctic region.
Big Mac’s comeback: McDonald’s to reopen in Ukraine
The American fast-food chain's return comes nearly six months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
UN chief says killing of Palestinian children ‘unconscionable’
Nineteen children were killed in occupied Palestinian territory in the last week alone, the UN human rights chief said.
Prominent Taliban scholar killed in Kabul attack
Taliban officials say an investigation is under way after Rahimullah Haqqani was killed in a bombing at a seminary.
US jobless claims increase for second straight week
Unemployment claims remain close to the highest level since last November, the Labor Department said.
Sweden agrees to extradite man to Turkey in wake of NATO deal
Move comes weeks after Turkey demanded that a number of people be extradited from Sweden in exchange for a NATO deal.
In Kenya, pending election results keep the nation in suspense
Two days after Kenya's closely contested presidential election, official results are still being awaited.