‘Horrible’: Dozens killed in Haiti fuel tanker explosion
Authorities say at least 60 killed, dozens injured in the northern city of Cap-Haitien, but death toll may rise.
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Pfizer says its COVID pill near 90% effective in clinical trials
Company says it can have 180,000 treatment courses ready to ship this year.
Dogecoin for Tesla merch? Musk says ‘see how it goes’
Tesla chief tweeted that Tesla will accept Dogecoin as payment for some merchandise on a trial basis.
Geologists uncover ‘treasure trove’ of dinosaur tracks in Poland
Several hundred tracks, representing at least seven species, have been found and geologists say they will find more.
Top US diplomat calls on Senate to confirm ambassadors
The rate of confirmation of US ambassadors has lagged behind previous administrations.
Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years
Tikhanovsky's wife, the self-exiled Belarus democracy icon Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, denounced the verdict as 'revenge'.
Taliban rule marked by killings, ‘litany of abuses’, UN says
In addition to extrajudicial killings, UN says the Taliban also responsible for hindering women's rights in Afghanistan.
Kenya’s High Court suspends mandatory COVID vaccination order
Judge suspends gov't directive pending case hearing filed by businessman who termed it gross violation of constitution.
Pfizer jab protects against hospitalisation with Omicron: Study
South Africa study finds two doses of Pfizer's COVID shot appear to provide 70% protection against hospitalisation.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘under house arrest’
Opposition leader says officers deployed outside his home, barring him from leaving ahead of by-election campaign rally.
With a minority vaccinated in Romania, fears of fifth wave mount
Doctors and nurses, desperate for the government to address misinformation, say hospitals are under huge pressure.
India police probe Mother Teresa charity over ‘forced conversion’
Gujarat state investigating whether Missionaries of Charity forced girls in a shelter home to wear cross and read Bible.
Canada defence leaders apologise for sexual abuse in the military
Earlier this year, Canada's military reported that more than 500 cases of sexual assault have taken place since 2015.
Colombia police responsible for 2020 protests ‘massacre’: Report
Police responsible for 11 deaths during three nights of protests in capital Bogota last year, UN-backed report finds.
Ecuador declares force majeure on all oil contracts
The threat of soil erosion has forced the shutdown of the country's two pipelines that carry crude across the Andes.
Time magazine names Elon Musk its Person of the Year
From cars and rockets to crypto and internet services, Musk’s influence over our lives is growing.
Danish ex-minister jailed for separating asylum-seeking couples
Former immigration minister has been sentenced to 60 days in prison for separating underage asylum-seeking couples.
US will not punish troops for deadly Kabul drone attack
Pentagon says it does 'not anticipate issues of personal accountability' over bombing that killed 10 Afghan civilians.
Nassar sexual abuse victims reach $380m deal with USA Gymnastics
The settlement ends a five-year legal battle for victims sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Tunisian president announces constitutional referendum in 2022
President Kais Saied says Tunisia will hold referendum on new constitution in July, before election in December 2022.