UK railway workers stage nationwide strike as inflation worsens
Wages have failed to keep pace with UK inflation, currently at a 40-year high and set to worsen.
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Now it’s Bangladesh’s turn to ask the IMF for a loan
The finance minister told a local newspaper that while the country has asked for a loan, it is 'in no way in trouble'.
Saudi police arrest Egyptian TikTok star for ‘immoral’ video
Tala Safwan is accused of talking in a sexual manner after filming a live video chat on TikTok with a female friend.
Earthquake hits Philippines: What happened, where, and what next
At least four people were killed, while more than 200 aftershocks followed the quake.
‘How can we cope?’ ask Sri Lankans as gov’t limits fuel imports
People in crisis-hit nation raise serious concerns over the government's move to restrict imports for another 12 months.
‘Yes’ vote wins Tunisia landslide, but critics question support
Opposition says low turnout for constitutional referendum shows weakness of President Kais Saied.
Outrage after Hungary PM Viktor Orban’s ‘pure Nazi’ speech
Orban has been strongly criticised for speaking out against creating 'peoples of mixed race'.
Indonesian ExxonMobil accusers get day in court after 21 years
US judge clears way for trial over alleged human rights abuses by the oil giant during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Pakistan court hands power to Imran Khan ally in key Punjab state
Supreme Court says Khan-backed candidate, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, was wrongfully denied victory in a vote last week.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 154
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 154th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Is the INSTC Russia’s new economic escape route?
The INSTC, a pipe dream for years, is offering a vital economic escape path for Moscow as it battles sanctions.
Photos: Mauritanians dig deeper wells to cope with climate change
Droughts have long been an issue in Mauritania but in recent years, rains have been erratic and inconsistent there.
Fifth Biden, Xi call expected on Thursday as tensions simmer
Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and trade expected to be discussed in 'pretty robust agenda' for talks.
China’s Wuhan shuts businesses, transport over 4 COVID cases
Nearly 1 million residents affected by new restrictions in city where the pandemic first emerged.
Four dead, 60 hurt as earthquake hits northern Philippines
Shallow quake was measured at above 7 magnitude and collapsed buildings near the epicentre in northern Abra province.
Warning of ecological disaster over Malaysia forest plantations
Critics say clearance of vast tracts of natural growth forest has destroyed crucial habitats in biodiversity hotspot.
Trial begins in Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook damages case
US radio host Alex Jones had said a school shooting where 20 children and six school staff were killed was fabricated.
Macron says France to open archives on Cameroon colonial era
Speaking in Cameroon, French president asks historians to investigate the past and establish 'responsibilities'.
More-than-5-year prison term matches longest for Capitol riot
Mark Ponder says he 'wasn't thinking' when he attacked police during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
UK: Sunak and Truss debate abandoned after host faints
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, who are running to replace PM Boris Johnson, were debating when a crashing sound was heard.