Calls to end criminal libel in Philippines after critic arrested
Veteran politician and activist Walden Bello was arrested on Monday over comments related to a drug raid.
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Elon Musk says Twitter hiding key witnesses in bot battle: Report
Musk says Twitter is withholding the names of employees tasked with evaluating spam and robot accounts.
Kim Jong Un claims ‘victory’ over COVID, blames South Korea
North Korean leader lifts pandemic curbs as senior official calls death toll an 'unprecedented miracle' in world health.
In Taiwan’s Kinmen, people hope for calm amid China tensions
On the outlying islands, mainland China is less than five kilometres away and memories of bombardment strong.
Suspect in Albuquerque Muslim killings denies involvement
Syed has denied involvement in the killings, but investigators have said they have strong evidence against him.
Yemen: Historic buildings collapse in Sanaa after heavy rains
Houthi official says 10 buildings have been destroyed in the Yemeni capital's Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Child feared dead on Greek islet where refugees are stranded
A Syrian girl, 5, has reportedly died, with her parents and dozens others awaiting rescue following alleged pushbacks.
UN expects ‘big uptick’ in ships wanting to export Ukraine grain
UN official says a goal of exporting two to five million tonnes of grain a month is 'achievable'.
Shireen Abu Akleh street inaugurated in the heart of Ramallah
A street in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah has been named after slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Sri Lanka ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks entry into Thailand
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled Sri Lanka amid mass protests, requests entry into Thailand after weeks in Singapore.
Trump refuses to answer questions in NY probe into his company
Ex-president insists he did 'nothing wrong' but says he invoked Fifth Amendment because he had 'absolutely no choice'.
Russians buy last goods from H&M, IKEA as stores begin exit
Both Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had halted sales in Russia after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.
G7 urges Russia to return control of nuclear plant to Ukraine
The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, has been shelled several times, raising fears of a nuclear incident.
Russian TV journalist detained over criticism of Ukraine war
TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who made international news over a live-on-air anti-war protest, has been detained.
US July inflation falls more than forecast on lower petrol prices
The consumer price index jumped 8.5 percent compared with a year earlier, US data showed on Wednesday.
Shrouded in secrecy for years, Russia’s Wagner Group opens up
The mysterious network of mercenaries is embracing an ever-public image as the war on Ukraine drags on.
Abortion opponents, election deniers: US midterm races take shape
Trump-backed candidate wins another nomination and progressive Ilhan Omar ekes out close race in latest polls.
Thousands evacuated from France’s Gironde as forest fires rage
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a huge wildfire sweeping through the Gironde region of southwestern France.
Gaza mourns the 16 children killed in Israel’s latest assault
A third of Palestinians killed in Israel's latest assault on Gaza were children, nine were from Jabaliya refugee camp.
China reaffirms threat of military force to take Taiwan
Beijing's new white paper on Taiwan released as Chinese military suggests live-fire drills around island are ending.