Russia-Ukraine live news: Reports 1,000 Kyiv POWs taken to Russia
Ukraine has said it is working for the surrendered Mariupol fighters to be returned in a prisoner exchange.
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Uvalde teacher who survived shooting makes urgent plea for change
Arnulfo Reyes, who lost 11 of his students as law enforcement stood by outside his classroom, calls for new gun laws.
Search continues for Indigenous expert, British writer in Brazil
Dom Phillips and Bruno Araujo Pereira were last seen early on Sunday in a remote and lawless part of the Amazon jungle.
Israel wants “complete control” of Palestinian land: UN report
Independent commission set up by UN says Israel needs to end occupation, cease violating Palestinians' human rights.
Russia, Turkey discuss grain export corridor from Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February halted Kyiv's Black Sea grain exports, threatening a global food crisis.
Family of Black man killed by police agrees to a $3m settlement
Andrew Brown Jr was shot and killed by US police last year as he drove away from police during a raid on his home.
US woman accused of leading all-female ISIL unit pleads guilty
US Justice Department says more than '100 women and young girls' received military training from Allison Fluke-Ekren.
Bodies of Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol handed over to Kyiv
Bodies of some Ukrainian fighters who defended Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol handed over to Kyiv, families say.
Russia suspends deal with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Russia's foreign ministry says Tokyo failed to make payments under deal giving Japan fishing rights near Kuril islands.
Cameroon soldiers killed nine villagers, government admits
The statement is an unusual admission of blame by the army, which has been accused of numerous rights abuses.
Russian MPs vote to quit European Court of Human Rights
The move formalised the broken ties between Russia and the Council of Europe, of which the ECHR is a part.
S Africa: Opposition calls for prosecution of Guptas after arrest
SA politicians have been reacting to the arrest of the Guptas, who are enmeshed in a longrunning corruption scandal.
2022 midterms: What to watch in primaries in 7 US states
California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota hold primaries Tuesday.
Summit of the Americas: US aims private funds at migration
Plan announced by Vice President Harris comes amid boycott of Americas summit by leaders of Central America and Mexico.
US elections: How pro-Israel spending affects Palestine advocacy
Despite massive AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, advocates say debate over US support for Israel not going away.
KFC switches to cabbage mix in Australia due to lettuce shortage
KFC says change is due to a lettuce shortage after floods destroyed crops in New South Wales and Queensland.
Sri Lanka president vows to finish term
Rajapaksa says he won't stand for re-election but wants to fix financial mess rather than 'go as a failed president'.
Apple aims to embed more deeply into cars with its software
At its developers' conference Apple showed off a new car dashboard that can display data like speed, fuel levels.
Bangladesh shipping depot fire brought under control after 3 days
Authorities have not determined the cause of the disaster but suspect a container of hydrogen peroxide was the source.
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis threatens its dollar-earning IT firms
Sri Lanka’s IT sector is trying to retain talent with dollar-linked salaries as young professionals look to exodus.