EU chief proposes Russian oil ban in new round of sanctions
The proposal, if accepted by EU members, seeks to stop crude oil imports in six months, refined products by end of 2022.
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Dominican Republic says diplomat kidnapped in Haiti released
The incident comes amid uptick in violence and kidnappings as gangs jockey for influence amid ongoing political crisis.
Exhausted Azovstal evacuees recount trauma of Mariupol siege
Civilians who spent two months underground endure three-day journey before arriving in Ukraine-controlled Zaporizhzhia.
French left agrees to form alliance ahead of June vote: LFI
Melenchon's hard-left LFI and the Socialist party agree in principle to unite against Macron in the parliamentary vote.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 70
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 70th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Finland’s big new export to India: Education
Schools offering activity-based learning over textbook-based education are emerging across India.
North Korea launches ballistic missile in 14th test this year
Pyongyang is ratcheting up the diplomatic pressure on its regional neighbours as well as the United States.
Russia pounds Donetsk, Luhansk; at least 21 killed
Regional governor says death toll is the highest since Russia bombed the Kramatorsk railway station a month ago.
Leila de Lima release urged after witnesses retract testimony
Philippine senator and vocal Duterte critic has been imprisoned for five years over drugs charges she denies.
Ukraine’s ‘finest hour’: UK’s Johnson addresses lawmakers in Kyiv
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also announced another military aid package as he spoke to legislators via video link.
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court says draft abortion ruling authentic
Chief Justice Roberts says leaked draft decision to overturn precedent-setting abortion ruling is real but not final.
Civilian evacuees from Azovstal plant reach Ukrainian-held city
Dozens of evacuees from Mariupol arrive in Zaporizhzhia as Russia resumes attacks on the besieged Azovstal steel plant.
Back to bolivar? Venezuela makes bid to revive local currency
For years, the bolivar drifted towards irrelevancy as locals embraced the use of the US dollar.
Pope Francis offers to meet Putin to try to end Ukraine war
Pope Francis says he made a request to meet Russian president three weeks after Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.
US employers posted record 11.5 million job openings in March
The United States job market is on a red-hot streak.
Roe v Wade and state abortion policies: By the numbers
Several US states have abortion bans and restrictions that may go into effect if the landmark 1973 ruling is reversed.
Extreme heat kills at least 25 in India’s Maharashtra state
Maharashtra health official says the deaths were from 'suspected heat stroke', with many reported in rural areas.
How Europe’s biomass appetite is harming the US south
To meet their climate goals, EU countries are relying on a controversial ‘renewable’ energy source.
Slovakia, Hungary will not support EU sanctions on Russian energy
The European Union is debating new proposals for sanctions, which could include a phased-in embargo on Russian oil.
Pfizer keeps 2022 COVID-19 vaccine, pill sales outlook unchanged
The move disappointed investors who were hoping products would continue to drive growth.