Biden holds virtual talks with Irish PM after positive COVID test
Irish premier's one-on-one meeting with US President Joe Biden was held by video after Micheal Martin tested positive.
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UN votes to secure formal presence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Without using the word Taliban, resolution spells out new, one-year mandate for the UN political mission in Afghanistan.
About 30 Turks remain sheltering in Mariupol mosque
While about 50 Turkish citizens have escaped the besieged city in recent days, about 30 remain.
European space agency suspends Mars mission with Russia
ESA had previously said that the mission was 'very unlikely' because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Before Floyd, a Black man screamed ‘I can’t breathe’ then died
Edward Bronstein struggled, screamed repeatedly, then fell silent as California officers held him down.
Sticker shock: OECD warns Ukraine war to push prices even higher
War in Ukraine will stunt global growth and disrupt already-snarled supply chains, pushing prices higher, OECD warned.
Syrian asylum seeker sues EU border agency
Alaa Hamoudi claims EU border agency Frontex helped Greek authorities abandon him at sea.
In US Midwest, communities gear up to help Ukrainians in need
Activists and authorities in Ohio are helping those affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and preparing for refugees.
Russia-Ukraine war: Survivors emerge from bombed Mariupol theatre
Officials say some survivors rescued from basement of building bombed by Russian forces in southeastern Ukraine.
Where is the Russia-Ukraine war heading? Five scenarios
As Russia's invasion enters its fourth week and fighting intensifies, how might the situation develop from here?
Amazon closes $8.5bn deal to buy MGM movie studio
Amazon agreed in May to buy MGM to deepen its library of streaming content.
Xi says China to ‘stick with’ zero-COVID strategy
China has gone from reporting fewer than 100 daily infections just three weeks ago to more than 1,000 per day.
Judge approves extradition of former Honduras president to US
Juan Orlando Hernandez, who faces drug trafficking and firearms charges, has three days to appeal the decision.
COVID: S Korea reports record cases as Omicron wave nears peak
Country long hailed as a pandemic success story reports more than 621,000 cases and 429 deaths.
India and Australia close to signing a mini free trade agreement
The move comes at a time when both nations are desperate to reduce their dependence on China.
What helps India’s BJP get lower Facebook rates? Divisive content
BJP's large following, proxies & polarising content help it game Facebook's algorithm to get cheap rates.
Russia-Ukraine war: Mariupol theatre sheltering ‘hundreds’ bombed
Officials say it is 'impossible to determine' number of victims due to shelling as Russia denies carrying out an attack.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal’
With war entering fourth week, US increases support for Ukraine as diplomatic efforts to secure ceasefire continue.
A year after spa killings, Americans protest anti-Asian hate
The majority of nearly 11,000 hate incidents against AAPI between March 2020 and the end of 2021 involved women.
‘Absurd’: Brazil awards Bolsonaro ‘medal of Indigenous merit’
Indigenous leaders slam the award, saying Brazil's president has promoted policies that threaten their communities.