Roe v Wade and state abortion policies: By the numbers
Several US states have abortion bans and restrictions that may go into effect if the landmark 1973 ruling is reversed.
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Extreme heat kills at least 25 in India’s Maharashtra state
Maharashtra health official says the deaths were from 'suspected heat stroke', with many reported in rural areas.
How Europe’s biomass appetite is harming the US south
To meet their climate goals, EU countries are relying on a controversial ‘renewable’ energy source.
Slovakia, Hungary will not support EU sanctions on Russian energy
The European Union is debating new proposals for sanctions, which could include a phased-in embargo on Russian oil.
Pfizer keeps 2022 COVID-19 vaccine, pill sales outlook unchanged
The move disappointed investors who were hoping products would continue to drive growth.
Italy PM urges ‘pragmatic federalism’, eastward expansion for EU
Mario Draghi calls for EU enlargement eastwards as well as EU treaty revision to streamline decision-making in the bloc.
Samson’s sacrifice: Malawian chief saves his community from floods
In Malawi, floods have become more frequent and intense in recent years and the damage has been more devastating.
Somalia: Three dead as al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeepers camp
The al-Shabab attack comes amid a protracted political crisis in Somalia and a drought crisis in the Horn of Africa.
US: Russia plans to annex separatist statelets in Ukraine
Moscow may annex Luhansk and Donetsk 'republics' mid-May and turn Kherson into proxy state, US ambassador to OSCE says.
‘Back online’: Tanzania’s president rights predecessor’s wrongs
President Samia Hassan is mending frayed relations with the West and getting neglected projects back on stream.
India: Curfew imposed in Jodhpur following Hindu-Muslim clashes
Internet connections cut and a curfew imposed following unrest between Hindus and Muslims in Rajasthan state.
‘It’s our heritage’: Defending Ukraine’s modernist architecture
Amid the devastation of Russia's invasion, activists are battling to save Ukraine’s rich Soviet-era architecture.
Will Elon Musk’s Twitter 2.0 unmask anonymous Arab dissidents?
The billionaire pledged changes that could mean the 'end of online anonymous activism' for thousands in the Middle East.
WHO warns most adults in Europe are overweight or obese
About 59 percent of adults in Europe are overweight or obese, according to a new report presented by the WHO.
‘Orcs’ and ‘Rashists’: Ukraine’s new language of war
From President Zelenskyy down, Ukrainian officials have come up with increasingly frank ways to articulate the conflict.
Hong Kong plunges to 148th in world press freedom rankings
Asia's one-time bastion of free speech has been battered by national security legislation, says media watchdog.
Myanmar regime condemns Malaysia call for ASEAN to work with NUG
Military-appointed foreign minister says Malaysia's proposal is 'irresponsible and reckless'.
Solomon Islands says it will restrict Chinese police
Solomon Islands envoy to Australia says Chinese police stationed there will be under local command.
US Supreme Court set to overturn landmark abortion ruling: Report
Draft opinion obtained by Politico suggests justices could overturn 1973 Roe v Wade, which allowed abortion nationwide.
Hundreds flee homes in US southwest as massive wildfire advances
Calf Canyon Wildfire east of Santa Fe, New Mexico, scorches swath of land, threatens mountain communities.