Pulitzer Prize board honours ‘courage’ of Ukrainian journalists
Journalists of Ukraine awarded a 'special citation' by prestigious Pulitzer board for coverage of Russia's invasion.
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New Mexico wildfire still raging, more residents may need to flee
Strong winds continue to fan flames of southwestern US blazes, prompting evacuation orders and destroying many homes.
Several migrants missing off coast of Spain’s Canary Islands
The Spanish coastguard has rescued 13 migrants off Gran Canaria while twice as many are feared drowned.
Inflation, not abortion, is the likely key issue in US midterms
Some women voters in Phoenix suburbs say they are more concerned about the cost of living than abortion rights.
Ukraine live news: ‘History will hold Russia responsible’
Ukraine's president says Russia will pay the price for bringing the 'evil of destruction' to Europe.
US sanctions ISIL (ISIS) financial network
The US Treasury Department accused those designated of playing a role in facilitating travel of ISIL members to Syria.
Dozens dead in latest Ecuador prison riot
Authorities say at least 43 people killed after a fight broke out between rival gangs at prison 80km from Quito.
President Erdogan pledges Turkey will ‘not expel’ Syrian refugees
Despite pressure from opposition, Erdogan says Turkey, home to over 3.6m Syrian refugees, will 'protect' those who fled.
Wrecked: Pandemic-era darlings are now drowning in a sea of red
From tech to crypto and beyond, some of the days’ biggest losers are investments that once surfed on waves of optimism.
Sri Lanka PM’s resignation signals the end of Rajapaksa era?
The move marks the end of the Rajapaksa dynasty in politics, but the economic and financial crisis are far from over.
Syrian rights groups urge UN to probe Tadamon massacre
The SNHR calls US diplomat to the UN for 'immediate action' after video appears to show execution of civilians.
Putin’s Victory Day speech far from triumphant: Analysts
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention 'Ukraine' once during Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.
US requests UN Security Council meeting on North Korea
Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.
US to suspend tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year
The EU has also proposed a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian goods not covered by a free trade deal.
Filibuster, cloture: US Senate rules featured in abortion debate
Senate procedures are preventing President Biden and his Democratic Party from passing major legislative proposals.
Ukrainians fleeing war try different ways to enter the US
Ukrainians are coming to the US on tourist visas, through the southern border or under a new sponsorship programme.
Sweden’s ruling party to decide on NATO membership on May 15
An application to join NATO could be made at the alliance's June summit in Madrid and is likely to be fast-tracked.
Comer, Bean, Macfadyen win at Britain’s BAFTA TV awards
Bean won the leading actor prize for prison drama 'Time' while Comer scoops the leading actress award for 'Help'.
Nigerian electoral commission chair denies interest in presidency
The race for the 2023 presidency is hotting up ahead of the primaries for the ruling and leading opposition parties.
In Putin’s words: What Russia’s leader said at Victory Day parade
Russian forces and Donbas volunteers are 'fighting for the Motherland so no one forgets the lessons of World War II'.