Musk denies sexual misconduct allegation by flight attendant
Elon Musk, who is in the process of buying Twitter, used the social media platform to respond to the allegation.
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US tags Cuba as uncooperative in counterterrorism efforts
'One more lie': Havana pushes back against latest US slight amid tensions over upcoming Americas summit.
US removes ultranationalist Israeli group from ‘terror’ list
State Department revokes 'terrorism' designation of Kahane Chai and four other groups, saying they have been inactive.
US, Taiwan trade officials discuss deepening relations
Meeting comes as US President Joe Biden began his first visit to Asia in push to show commitment to the region.
‘Cruel summer’: Oil set to muster fourth straight weekly gain
West Texas Intermediate futures traded near $113 a barrel.
Monkeypox spreading in Europe, US, has African scientists baffled
WHO's European chief concerned that monkeypox could spread as people gather for parties and festivals over the summer.
Burkina Faso: Eleven soldiers dead in attack on army base
The country has become the latest epicentre of a shifting conflict in the Sahel.
Russia vows ‘countermeasures’ as NATO looks set to expand
Russian defence chief says military units will be launched in response to Finland and Sweden's attempt to join alliance.
Pakistan holds bailout talks with IMF in Qatar as economy falters
The new Pakistan government is seeking the release of more funds from a $6bn rescue programme agreed with IMF in 2019.
German ex-Chancellor Schroeder leaves Russian oil firm
Lawmakers called for sanctions on Gerhard Schroeder and other Europeans who refuse to give up lucrative Russia ties.
France, Germany, Belgium report first monkeypox virus cases
The disease endemic in parts of Africa has already been reported in Australia, the US, Canada and other European states.
UN: 18 million people facing severe hunger in Sahel region
It cites the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine, COVID-19 pandemic, climate-induced shocks and rising costs as reasons.
PKK central to Turkish opposition to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Turkey views the PKK - and all its affiliates - as security threats, complicating its relationship with Sweden, Finland.
Ukraine war boosts Europeanism in border-wary Greece
Despite the government's pro-Western policy, everyday Greeks remain wary of both the US and Russia.
‘We are going to die’: Food shortages worsen Sri Lanka crisis
Prime minister warns of a food crisis after chemical fertilisers ban by previous government drastically cut crop yields.
Twitter’s new crisis misinformation policy: All you need to know
The policy aims to fight misinformation during wars, health emergencies and large-scale natural disasters.
Polish lawmakers reach compromise on judicial reforms
Warsaw says bill proposing changes to Poland's legal system will unblock billions of euros of European Union funding.
Belarus charges dissident with organising ‘terrorist’ group
Telegram channel Nexta's co-founder Stepan Putilo is accused of 'directing the activities of a terrorist organisation'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 86
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 86th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Biden arrives in Asia to boost Indo-Pacific ties amid Ukraine war
US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China's rise and Russia-Ukraine war.