Russia threatens to strip anti-war protester of citizenship
Case of Armenia-born Arshak Makichyan could set new precedent as activists warn of new tactic to silence dissent.
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The controversial ‘Tik Tok King’ vying for Colombia’s presidency
Rodolfo Hernandez shocked Colombia by finishing second in first round of voting and is now within reach of top post.
UK Parliament watchdog probes Labour leader over gifts, earnings
The probe will determine whether Keir Starmer broke two sections of lawmakers' code of conduct on registering interests.
What’s in the bipartisan US gun control proposal? And what isn’t?
The bipartisan plan would be most significant federal reform in decades, but falls short of long-sought restrictions.
Indian politician Rahul Gandhi questioned in money laundering probe
The BJP says India's main opposition leader formed a shell company and illegally gained control of property worth $300m.
One year old, Israel’s government struggles to hang on
The Israeli ruling coalition has struggled to pass what would usually be a routine pro-settler bill.
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet says will not seek second term
The 70-year-old's four-year mandate will come to an end on August 31.
Beijing imposes new COVID curbs over nightclub virus cluster
Chinese capital starts new round of mass testing in its most populous downtown district after outbreak linked to bar.
India activist Afreen Fatima says her house bulldozed ‘illegally’
Activist's house demolished as police arrest her father for being alleged 'mastermind' of protests over Prophet remarks.
Oil drops on fears of inflation, China’s COVID flare up
With US inflation accelerating to a 40-year high and China imposing new curbs, investors questioned economic recovery.
Ukraine war: Amnesty accuses Russia of ‘war crimes’ in Kharkiv
Amnesty International accuses Moscow of dropping banned cluster bombs on Ukrainian city, killing hundreds of civilians.
Belongings of missing Indigenous expert, reporter found in Amazon
The two were last seen in Brazil's Javari Valley reserve; police are probing a possible connection to illegal fishing.
UK’s plan to deport refugees to Rwanda faces last-gasp challenge
The Court of Appeal and the High Court are hearing arguments against the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Two Iranian aerospace staff ‘martyred’: State media
The cases are the latest in a string of mysterious deaths, many of which have been linked to Israel.
Global stockpile of nuclear weapons expected to rise: SIPRI
Swedish arms watchdog says nuclear arsenals set to grow in coming years, reversing a decline seen since the Cold War.
Russia ‘earned’ $98bn in fuel exports in 100 days of Ukraine war
A new report says most exports went to European countries as Kyiv urges the West to sever all trade with Moscow.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 110
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 110th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Bids for Indian cricket media rights touch $6bn, Amazon pulls out
Bidding, which began on Sunday for broadcast and digital rights, continues as the price soars.
Oracle women stumble in pay bias suit while Google cuts a deal
Oracle women are poised to lose the class-action status they earlier won in a five-year court fight with their employer.
Iraqi MPs from Moqtada al-Sadr’s bloc resign
Sadr had urged the lawmakers from his bloc to resign in order to create space for the establishment of a new government.