Apple beats sales forecasts with big bumps in iPhones, services
Apple's sales rose 19 percent in the Americas and were up by single-digits in Europe and China.
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Climate change increases risk of new viruses emerging: Research
Likely hot spots include the Sahel, Ethiopian Highlands, Rift Valley, India, eastern China, Indonesia, the Philippines.
Can Europeans live without Russian gas?
Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria after they declined to pay for imports in roubles.
FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes, flavoured cigars
The Biden administration's historic US proposal still needs to be finalised, and could take years to implement.
Prominent Egyptian activist freed after presidential pardon
Prominent activist Hossam Monis was serving a four-year sentence on terror charges deemed baseless by rights groups.
Possibility of ‘large’ economic shocks in future, Yellen warns
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged countries to build in 'recession remedies' to protect people.
Lawmakers push to prevent civilian harm in US military operations
Two newly introduced US bills aim to increase transparency at Pentagon and reduce civilian harm in conflict.
Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of murder, sentenced to more than 22 years in prison last year.
Twin blasts kill at least nine in northern Afghanistan
The victims of the attack were travelling home to break their dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast.
In worsening gang fighting in Haiti, 20 dead, thousands displaced
The increased violence comes as gangs tighten grip on the island following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
Happy meal? McDonald’s price hikes offset woes in Russia, China
Some consumers may be choosing cheaper menu items or ordering less but demand is still strong, the fast food giant said.
S Korean activist claims 1 million anti-North leaflets launched
Group floated 20 huge balloons carrying leaflets critical of North Korea’s nuclear programme and the Kim family dynasty.
Brazil probe violated ex-President Lula’s rights, UN panel finds
UN Human Rights Committee says former left-wing leader's right to a fair trial was violated in Brazil corruption probe.
Moderna seeks US authorisation for vaccine in children under six
Trial included 4,200 children aged two to six years and 2,500 babies aged six months to two years.
Europe struggles for clarity on Russian roubles-for-gas demand
EU states are attempting to maintain Russian gas supplies without violating sanctions against Moscow.
Yemen: Saudi Arabia to release 163 Houthi prisoners
Saudi officials say the move is aimed at solidifying a two-month truce that went into effect in early April.
Owner of Manchester City helps usher more Russian tycoons to UAE
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the UEA's deputy prime minister and a powerful member of the royal family.
‘Unacceptable provocation’: Greece-Turkey spar over airspace
Greece and Turkey, NATO allies, are still at odds over a host of issues such as maritime rights, airspace, and Cyprus.
Turkish military operation causes controversy, division in Iraq
A Turkish military operation was launched against PKK fighters in northern Iraq last week, but Baghdad is not happy.
UN boss tours destroyed Ukrainian towns ahead of Zelenskyy talks
Antonio Guterres's visit to Ukraine comes after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.