‘It’s a miracle’: Poles open their homes to Ukrainian refugees
Newcomers feel blessed by kindness while Polish hosts say they enjoy the experience but could benefit from more support.
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South Korea tests solid-fuel space rocket, amid rising tensions
Seoul says 'important milestone' part of effort to improve reconnaissance and satellite capabilities.
Palestinians in Gaza call for right of return on Land Day
Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and condemned the ongoing Israeli occupation.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Ceasefire announced in Mariupol
Russia calls for UN, Red Cross help in evacuations; White House says Putin is being misled by advisers on Ukraine war.
US watchdog proposes new disclosure requirements for SPACs
The market for special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, had an explosion in deals in the first half of 2021.
US to end ‘Title 42’ border restriction in May: Reports
Biden administration expected to revoke contentious policy by May 23 but decision not yet finalised, AP and Reuters say.
Tunisia’s president dissolves parliament, extending power grab
Kais Saied says the move, eight months after suspending parliament, aims to 'preserve the state and its institutions'.
Russia may have committed war crimes in Ukraine: UN rights chief
Michelle Bachelet warns Russia may have committed war crimes by killing civilians and destroying hospitals in Ukraine.
Apple, Meta gave user data to hackers who used forged requests
Apple and Meta provided basic subscriber details, such as a user’s address, phone number and IP address, in mid-2021.
Kellogg’s workers win big raises, better benefits after striking
From Amazon to Starbucks, US companies are seeing a revival in the power of unions and collective bargaining.
White House says Putin misled by advisers on Ukraine war
Russian president being misled by senior advisers 'too afraid to tell him the truth', White House official says.
Bruce Willis ‘stepping away’ from acting after aphasia diagnosis
Condition has affected US film star's 'cognitive abilities', daughter Rumer Willis says in a family statement.
Timeline: Week five of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet in Turkey as Russia says its forces near Kyiv and Chernihiv are regrouping.
US rights group calls for ‘free and fair’ elections in Bahrain
Bahraini-American rights organisation says Gulf country is heading towards another 'sham' vote in November.
Trudeau visiting Indigenous community that found unmarked graves
Canadian PM's visit to Williams Lake First Nation comes amid push for justice for residential school abuses.
Borscht inflation: Cost of making Russia’s staple dish spikes
Most of the hearty ingredients needed to make the beetroot soup saw double-digit price increases in a single week.
What’s in a name? Russians in New York adapt amid Ukraine war
As some remove references to Russia from business names, others say it's unfair to blame all Russians for Ukraine war.
‘Tragic milestone’: More than four million Ukrainians flee war
Some 4,019,287 people have fled Ukraine's borders, surpassing worst-case UN estimate as Russia's invasion continues.
Not-so-fast fashion: EU reveals crackdown on disposable clothing
New rules proposed by the EU's executive arm call for a mandatory minimum use of recycled fibers by 2030.
US imposes sanctions over Iran’s ballistic missile programme
Curbs target Iran-based agent and companies that the Biden administration says obtained supplies for Iran's programme.