China: Communist Party passes resolution on history to elevate Xi
Communist Party leaders wrap up key meeting in Beijing seen as cementing President Xi Jinping's hold on power.
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Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ protester sentenced for slogans
Ma Chun-man sentenced to more than five years in prison for chanting pro-independence slogans during demonstrations.
Fire at Romanian COVID-19 hospital kills two elderly patients
Deadly blaze at hospital in central city of Ploiesti marks fourth such incident at healthcare facilities within a year.
South Africa’s last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies
Former South African President FW de Klerk, who oversaw the end of apartheid in South Africa, has died at the age of 85.
Bridging the digital gap for newly-arrived Afghans in the UK
Charities and businesses are helping evacuees from Taliban rule get online, access education and contact loved ones.
Migrants stuck at Belarus-Poland border used as “political pawns”
Tensions are rising along the Belarus-Poland border.
Suit accusing Hindu group of forced labour widens to 5 US states
The lawsuit says Hindu sect trafficked workers from India and forced them into labour at Hindu temples across the US.
Fears grow for child refugees stranded on Belarus-Poland border
At least one child has died as others among the thousands of people at the border suffer from hunger and hypothermia.
Former South Africa President FW de Klerk dies aged 85
De Klerk, the last president of apartheid South Africa and key actor in country's transition to democracy, has died.
Yemeni journalist and child killed in car bombing in Aden
Explosion took place in Aden when Rasha Abdullah al-Harazi and her family were heading to a doctor, officials say.
Iran deporting thousands of Afghan refugees
The IOM says over one million Afghans have been sent back this year, despite dire conditions awaiting them.
Pakistan hosts US, China, Russia to discuss Afghanistan
Pakistani official says the 'troika plus' meeting aims to find ways to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Algeria welcomes ‘reasonable’ French comments amid row
Algerian foreign minister says statement by Macron's office expressing regrets over recent row show respect for Algiers.
Jan 6 rioter who assaulted police officer gets 41 months in jail
US judge hands down prison sentence in US Capitol riot to man who attacked police, incited and emboldened other rioters.
Uber sued by US for charging disabled riders ‘wait-time’ fee
The Biden administration says Uber failed to 'make reasonable modifications' and ensure 'equitable fares'.
China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change
The two biggest carbon polluters announce enhanced efforts to combat climate change with 'concrete actions'.
Rittenhouse claims self-defence in dramatic US court testimony
Kyle Rittenhouse says he 'didn't do anything wrong' and only used rifle to stop people who were attacking him.
Death toll in Freetown fuel tanker explosion rises to 131
Dozens of wounded people still being treated at hospitals, with 19 still in a critical condition, authorities say.
Johnson insists UK not corrupt amid row over MPs’ second jobs
Prime minister says the UK is not a corrupt country as parliament is embroiled in scandal over MPs' second jobs.
Cuba accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ ahead of opposition protests
Cuba saw rare public protests in July over rising living costs, food shortages and the continuing US embargo.