What’s behind the spike in journalist murders in Mexico?
Four journalists were killed in January, highlighting a dangerous culture of impunity in the country, rights groups say.
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Amazon set for historic market cap gain after Meta’s epic loss
Amazon poised to add roughly $155bn in market value if the stock's pre-market 11% gain holds through Friday's close.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: When oil prices climb, Putin gets bolder
Past conflicts show a strong correlation between high oil prices and Russia's willingness to invade its neighbours.
Indigenous activists’ deaths highlight surging Colombia conflict
Confrontations between Indigenous Guard land defenders and FARC rebel dissidents are escalating, experts say.
Danish court finds Iranian trio guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
The Iranian separatists gathered information in Denmark and abroad and passed it to a Saudi intelligence service.
Convicted Ahmaud Arbery killer to change plea in hate crime case
The pivot by Gregory McMichael comes after judge rejected plea deal condemned by Arbery's family.
‘Nobody left the house’: Atmeh locals in the dark about ISIL boss
Following US raid, landlord and neighbours say they were unaware of Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi's presence in Syrian town.
Nicaragua court finds two opposition heads guilty of ‘conspiracy’
Dora Maria Tellez and Lesther Aleman were among dozens of opposition figures arrested ahead of last year's election.
South Korea extends business curfews as Omicron cases spike
Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum says extension necessary to slow spread of Omicron after Lunar New Year celebrations.
Morocco rescuers race to save boy trapped in well for days
Rescue effort to save five-year-old Rayan, who fell down a deep well, gripped the kingdom with thousands glued to TV.
North Korea’s Kim calls Winter Olympics ‘great victory’ for China
Kim Jong Un tells Chinese President Xi Jinping he also wants to further improve relations between the two countries.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge amid fresh violence
New corruption charge announced as military forces reportedly burned down as many as 400 houses in northwest Sagaing region.
As winter storm moves across US, ice becomes bigger concern
Multiday storm dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest and triggered warnings from Texas to Maine.
Amazon raises Prime membership fees to offset growing costs
Amazon shares jumped 12 percent in after-hours trading after slumping 8 percent during the day.
Ukraine crisis: US accuses Russia of planning ‘false flag’ attack
Amid ongoing tensions, Moscow rejects Washington's accusation it is fabricating a 'pretext' to invade Ukraine.
Nasdaq sheds 4% as worst tech selloff since 2020 tanks US stocks
Facebook owner Meta suffered a historic drop that wiped more than $250bn from its value.
Beijing Olympics: US legislators decry China human rights abuses
On eve of Winter Games opening ceremonies, Congress raises voices of human rights activists amid US diplomatic boycott.
Erdogan offers Ukraine-Russia peace summit to defuse crisis
Turkish president reaffirms at a meeting with Zelenskyy his offer to host a peace summit with Putin.
Burkina army willing to restore constitutional order, says ECOWAS
West African bloc says asked ruling army in Burkina Faso that seized power last week to propose an election timetable.
Texas cold halts Permian oil output as icy roads disrupt trucking
While the disruptions so far seem small and localized, they come at a time of crude shortages and soaring prices.