US removes relative of Venezuela’s Maduro from sanctions list
Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, an ex-national treasurer, was put on blacklist in 2017 on charges of undermining democracy.
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Fresh floods hit Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands left stranded
Flood situation likely to deteriorate over the next 24 hours in worst-hit areas of north and northeast, officials said.
‘How many more must die?’ Nigeria church attack anger seethes
Nigeria holds state funeral for those killed by gunmen at a church on June 5 as church officials demand accountability.
Europe’s five hottest summers since 1500
In just more than 20 years, the continent has experienced its five hottest summers since 1500.
US: FDA authorises COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
President Joe Biden says jabs could be rolled out to that age group as early as next week, pending CDC recommendations.
ISIL-affiliate gains ground in the Sahel as massacres mount
Number of civilians killed in central Sahel in attacks by ISIL-affiliated group has almost doubled since 2020: Report.
Canada police arrest former priest for residential school assault
RCMP says 92-year-old former priest charged with indecent assault of a child more than five decades ago in Manitoba.
Pakistan to stay on FATF watchdog’s ‘gray list’
International watchdog says Pakistan does not take full measures to combat money-laundering and 'terror financing'.
Iowa Supreme Court clears path for state abortion ban
The court, now comprised almost entirely of conservatives, reverses a decision by the same body just four years earlier.
Brazil police say remains of journalist Dom Phillips identified
British journalist was identified through forensic analysis of unearthed remains, Brazilian federal police say.
Heatwave grips France, UK, Spain as temperatures rise
Record-setting hot weather underscores warning from scientists that heatwaves will be more common due to climate change.
US progressives push back against right-wing narrative on crime
Recent votes are galvanising debate within the Democratic Party about how to address crime, but challenges abound.
‘A crisis’: The US tampon shortage, explained
People who need menstrual products are struggling amid a shortage of tampons in the US. What exactly is going on?
DRC closes Rwanda border after soldier is shot dead during attack
The border closure is the latest escalation in a diplomatic crisis that has broken out between the neighbours.
Sri Lanka tells civil servants work from home amid fuel shortage
Sri Lankan gov't orders public sector employees to stay home and schools to close for two weeks amid fuel crisis.
Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
Convicted of sexually abusing underaged gymnasts, Nassar will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
Russian warship violated Danish territorial waters in Baltic Sea
The incidents took place as an annual festival attended by senior legislators and businesspeople was under way nearby.
Investigation details Proud Boys’ role in Jan 6 US Capitol riot
The far-right group sought to blend in, in apparent coordinated bid to stir up crowds storming the Capitol, report says.
Analysis: What does Ukraine joining the EU really mean?
European Commission green-lit Ukraine for EU candidate status, but becoming a member might take years.
Putin blasts ‘stupid’ Western sanctions as economic ‘blitzkrieg’
At St Petersburg economic forum, Russian president says West trying to crush Russia with 'stupid sanctions'.