Russia cuts off Finland gas flows over payment dispute
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow asked clients from 'unfriendly countries' to pay for gas in roubles.
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Voters head to polls in close-run Australian election
Amid concerns about the cost of living and climate change, opposition Labor party is seen to have the edge.
Taiwan delays scheme to help Hong Kongers over spying fears
Easier pathway to permanent residency, citizenship for Hong Kong, Macau people delayed over national security fears.
US judge blocks Biden’s plan to end Title 42 border expulsions
Federal judge's ruling will extend 'indefinite suffering' of asylum seekers at US-Mexico border, rights groups say.
Palestinian identity and Israel’s long attempt to suppress it
Israeli attack on funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh and confiscation of Palestinian flags are part of a decades-long pattern.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow halts gas supplies to Finland
Russia's Gazprom says it has stopped all natural gas supplies to Helsinki as it has not received payment in roubles.
US urges probe, accountability for Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Washington renews calls for investigation into journalist's killing after Israeli military rules out criminal inquiry.
Trump pays $110,000 fine for failure to cooperate with NY probe
New York state is investigating former US president's real estate company for allegedly misstating value of assets.
UN rights chief to make landmark trip to China’s Xinjiang region
Michelle Bachelet's visit marks the first trip to China by a UN human rights commissioner since 2005.
US unveils new steps, resources to tackle rising hate crimes
Attorney general announces new measures to raise awareness, as well as prevent and address hate crimes in US.
France’s Macron appoints new government for second term
Catherine Colonna, a career diplomat and recent ambassador to the UK, takes over France's foreign affairs portfolio.
Ethiopia’s Tigray forces announce release of thousands of POWs
The Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF) says 4,208 prisoners of war, including 401 women, to be released in amnesty.
Musk denies sexual misconduct allegation by flight attendant
Elon Musk, who is in the process of buying Twitter, used the social media platform to respond to the allegation.
US tags Cuba as uncooperative in counterterrorism efforts
'One more lie': Havana pushes back against latest US slight amid tensions over upcoming Americas summit.
US removes ultranationalist Israeli group from ‘terror’ list
State Department revokes 'terrorism' designation of Kahane Chai and four other groups, saying they have been inactive.
US, Taiwan trade officials discuss deepening relations
Meeting comes as US President Joe Biden began his first visit to Asia in push to show commitment to the region.
‘Cruel summer’: Oil set to muster fourth straight weekly gain
West Texas Intermediate futures traded near $113 a barrel.
Monkeypox spreading in Europe, US, has African scientists baffled
WHO's European chief concerned that monkeypox could spread as people gather for parties and festivals over the summer.
Burkina Faso: Eleven soldiers dead in attack on army base
The country has become the latest epicentre of a shifting conflict in the Sahel.
Russia vows ‘countermeasures’ as NATO looks set to expand
Russian defence chief says military units will be launched in response to Finland and Sweden's attempt to join alliance.