China COVID cases more than double in growing outbreak
Omicron fuels surge in cases that is testing limits of China's Zero COVID strategy.
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Sri Lanka reverses course, seeks financial support from IMF
Sri Lanka is suffering from Asia’s worst inflation and struggling to source essential goods and fuel.
Inside Facebook and BJP’s world of ghost advertisers
Facebook allowed surrogate advertisers to secretly fund BJP's election campaigns, boosting its reach on the platform.
Australia court overturns landmark climate ruling
Earlier decision found that minister has a 'duty of care' to children when considering fossil fuel projects.
Peru Congress votes to debate President Castillo’s impeachment
Peru's opposition parties accuse left-wing President Pedro Castillo of corruption, say he is morally unfit to govern.
Russia-Ukraine war: US warns China against aiding Moscow
After talks between US and Chinese officials, Washington says Beijing will face 'consequences' if it backs Moscow.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Two dead in Kyiv housing block strike
Emergency service says 27 people rescued after 16-storey building in Ukrainian capital is hit.
US stocks close mostly lower; Nasdaq drops 2 percent
Investors fled tech and big growth names ahead of this week's expected rise in interest rates.
‘I don’t feel safe’: Guatemalans denounce anti-abortion law
Women's rights advocates and LGBTQ community members say contentious legislation puts them at 'high risk'.
Julian Assange denied US extradition appeal by UK’s top court
The WikiLeaks founder's case is now expected to be formally sent to British Home Secretary Priti Patel for approval.
UK will pay households $456 a month to host Ukrainian refugees
The 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme will allow refugees to come to the UK even if they do not have family there.
US Republican senators say they will not back Iran nuclear deal
Republican lawmakers oppose, but lack power to block, an agreement with Tehran sought by US President Joe Biden.
Iran says Israeli ‘sabotage’ on Fordow nuclear plant foiled
Since 2020, Iran has accused Israel of attacking two of its nuclear facilities and of assassinating a nuclear scientist.
Colombia elections: Petro takes lead, Congress divided
Election results show a polarised country, with no coalition able to form a majority in Congress.
This Russian Newsroom Has Been Cut Off From Its Readers Amid Putin’s War. Now It’s Asking The World To Help It Report The Truth.
Meduza, a Russian news site based in Latvia, is seeking 30,000 new supporters so that it can continue to deliver independent news to millions in Russia.
Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati says not running for re-election
Mikati's decision upends Sunni Muslim politics in Lebanon, weeks after ex-PM Hariri's withdrawal from politics.
Ukraine’s foreign legion joins the battle against Russia
The Ukrainian government has called for volunteers to join its army. Will they make a difference?
First convoy of civilians escapes besieged Mariupol
More than 160 private cars manage to leave the Ukrainian city, the first evacuation in two weeks of Russian bombardment.
Oil drops below $100 as Russia and Ukraine negotiate ceasefire
Risks to demand have also emerged with a resurgence of lockdown measures in China amid a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to deliver virtual address to US Congress
Ukrainian president is expected to urge the Biden administration and NATO to do more to help amid Russia's invasion.