Spain debating plan to offer paid menstrual leave
Spain's left-wing coalition government on Tuesday approved a draft bill that would also reinforce abortion rights.
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Last Big Mac: Russians line up ahead of McDonald’s exit
The world's largest burger chain is rolling down the shutters in Russia after more than 30 years.
Macron urges rapid Israeli probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
France urges Israel to complete probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist, despite UN call for an independent probe.
2022 midterms: Pennsylvania, North Carolina test Trump’s pull
Trump-favoured candidates are vying for Republican voters' backing in key US Senate nominations.
Finland, Sweden to submit NATO membership bid Wednesday
Finnish president says a quick ratification of applications by the US will help the process go faster.
ICC sends 42-member team to probe alleged war crimes in Ukraine
The court sent its 'largest-ever' team of experts to probe alleged war crimes since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European energy giants set to keep buying Russian gas
Italy’s Eni SpA said on Tuesday it was opening a rouble account to keep the Russian gas flowing.
Ethiopia to get $300m World Bank grant for reconstruction
Fighting in the northern region of Tigray has eased since a unilateral ceasefire was declared by the federal government.
Photos: Ukrainian medics battle to save lives as casualties mount
The sheer scale of a front line that stretches for hundreds of kilometres has pushed Ukraine's resources to the limit.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 83
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 83rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukraine war: Israel treads careful line as public blames Russia
While PM Bennett tries to mediate peace, Israelis with backgrounds in ex-Soviet nations are against Moscow’s invasion.
Pro-Hezbollah bloc loses Lebanese parliamentary majority
Hezbollah allies lose seats in parliamentary elections to rivals, as independent candidates make inroads.
Sri Lanka parliament reconvenes as PM warns of critical shortages
Parliament meets for the first time since last week's violence that saw Mahinda Rajapaksa resign as prime minister.
Can Brazil and Argentina satiate India’s food oil hunger?
After war disrupted Ukrainian supplies and Indonesia banned palm oil exports, India looked at new markets for its needs.
Mali’s military government says it foiled countercoup attempt
Assimi Goita's military government accuses an unnamed Western state of supporting the alleged coup attempt.
N Korea reports fever surge as military ramps up COVID response
Pyongyang reports 295,510 cases of fever as the military mobilises 'powerful force' of medics to distribute drugs.
Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland
President Erdogan says delegations from the NATO-seeking countries 'shouldn't bother' coming to Ankara for discussions.
Pakistan says it foiled suspected attack against Chinese citizens
Alleged woman attacker arrested two weeks after female suicide bomber blew herself up in Karachi, killing four people.
Foreign orders boost China shipbuilding firm linked to military
US think tank says shipping firms need to reconsider approach given shipyards links to military.
Interactive: Explore Sudan’s pyramids of Meroe
The largest Nubian pyramids built over two thousand years ago can be seen in a new augmented reality experience.