Hertz plans to buy 65,000 EVs from Polestar over five years
The Tesla and now Polestar purchases give Hertz a steady stream of some of the most coveted battery-powered cars.
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Russia puts ex-journalist Safronov on trial for ‘state treason’
The 31-year-old former defence reporter, who faces up to 20 years in jail, denounces the case against him as 'travesty'.
Bucha killings: ‘The world cannot be tricked anymore’
Survivor of alleged Russian atrocities recounts his ordeal as analysts say development marks wake-up call for West.
Early vote count confirms win for Serbia’s populist leader Vucic
President Aleksandar Vucic receives nearly 60 percent of votes while his populist party secures 43 percent of ballots.
Ukraine war: Can Russia’s promise of fewer attacks be trusted?
Analysts say Russia's war goals are unchanged but its revised strategy may be the result of unexpected challenges.
Elon Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter, sending shares higher
The Tesla Inc chief executive officer is now the platform’s biggest shareholder.
Macron calls for ban on Russian oil and coal after Bucha killings
French president says targeting the oil and coal industries would be 'particularly' painful for sanctions-hit Russia.
South Sudan: President Kiir, VP Machar agree to resume talks
The two leaders reach a deal to unify the army's command structure after weeks of escalating conflict between the sides.
Economist Rodrigo Chaves elected Costa Rica’s president
The right-wing former finance minister defeated centrist former President Jose Maria Figueres amid low turnout.
Nigeria: More than 150 still missing after passenger train attack
The March 28 attack was the latest deadly assault blamed on heavily armed criminal gangs known locally as bandits.
Grammys 2022: Full list of winners
Jon Batiste won five Grammys, teenage pop phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo and R&B duo Silk Sonic were also honoured.
Pro-choice activist faces trial in Poland for aiding abortion
Justyna Wydrzyńska faces a three-year prison term for providing abortion-inducing tablets to a pregnant woman.
Russia denies military forces killed Bucha civilians in Ukraine
Spokesman says Russian defence ministry experts 'have identified signs of video fakes'.
South Africa: Kwa-Zulu Natal community fights coal mine expansion
Communities in the province have been at loggerheads with mining firms for years over pollution and risk to livelihoods.
Russia-Ukraine live news: UN chief urges independent Bucha probe
Antonio Guterres says he was 'deeply shocked' by images of dead civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
Serbians vote in election overshadowed by Russia’s war in Ukraine
Pollsters report irregularities including photographing of ballots as incumbent Vuvic is expected to win another term.
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah bin Hussein renounces his title
Prince Hamzah says his convictions cannot be reconciled with the 'approaches, policies and methods of our institutions'.
Iranian women denounce violence in film industry
The women say violence and harassment at work have become endemic, call for reforms and accountability.
Sri Lankan cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens
All 26 ministers aside from the president and the prime minister step down as anti-government protesters defy curfews.
Islamophobia rises in France as presidential election nears
Muslims have increasingly been portrayed as a threat to French society under Macron's presidency, analysts say.