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.
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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.
Ukraine-Russia talks offer glimmer of hope in fifth week of war
Ukraine has offered a detailed proposal for neutrality, but both sides are pressing their advantages on the ground.
Zimbabwe repossessing unused land from Black farmers
Land reforms in the early 2000s were meant to readdress colonial legacies but elite citizens ended up benefitting more.
Russia hits Kyiv outskirts, Chernihiv despite pledge to pull back
The intensified bombardment comes a day after Moscow said it would scale down military operations in the cities.
Analysis: Palestinian ‘individual attacks’ expected to rise
In an surge not witnessed in years, Palestinians carry out three attacks killing 11 Israelis in just more than a week.
Outrage as Indian journalist stopped from boarding London flight
Rana Ayyub stopped at Mumbai airport while flying to Europe to speak about intimidation of journalists in the country.
UK judges quit Hong Kong’s top court over China’s security law
The British government announces the withdrawal of its judges over opposition to China's national security law.
NASA Vande Hei, Russian Shkaplerov, Dubrov ready to land on Earth
Russian Soyuz capsule carrying Mark Vande Hei, Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov is scheduled to land in Kazakhstan.
China holds multinational meetings to discuss Afghanistan
Representatives from regional countries plus Extended Troika to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Ukraine war: Why is Roman Abramovich trying to broker peace?
The Russian billionaire's role in negotiations surprised some, but observers say Abramovich is a skilled middleman.
Climate disasters rising faster in MENA than any other region
Data from the past century shows temperatures in the region have risen by 1.5°C - twice the global increase.
Pakistani teacher killed for alleged blasphemy: Police
Teacher at all-girls religious school allegedly killed by female colleague and two students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.