Biden tells France’s Macron, US was ‘clumsy’ in Aussie sub deal
Biden praises France as 'valued partner', Macron says France's concerns 'clarified' over lost $60bn submarine contract.
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Non-profit urges criminal probe against Zuckerberg, Sandberg
Non-profit wants federal authorities to investigate whether top Meta (formerly Facebook) executives broke the law.
G20: Will rich nations make progress on climate and vaccines?
Analysts say reaching consensus on pressing issues at the annual leader’s summit could prove elusive.
Myanmar military shells restive town, destroying dozens of homes
Residents in Thantlang have been forced to flee amid an ongoing military crackdown on dissent.
As Peru opens from pandemic, nearly all schools remain closed
Amid high rates of poverty, lack of in-person learning is having a devastating effect on families.
Sudan coup leader pledges to appoint new premier within week
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said the new PM will form a cabinet to share the leadership of Sudan with the armed forces.
Belarus classifies social media channels as ‘extremist’
Those who subscribe to three of the most popular opposition social media channels can face up to seven years in prison.
‘Serious risk’ that climate talks will fail, UN chief warns G20
Antonio Guterres warns the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will fail if G20 nations do not set aside mutual mistrust.
Haiti’s PM condemns gangs and kidnappings in televised address
Ariel Henry spoke after a widespread strike led schools, businesses and public transport to shut down.
President Biden meets pope at the Vatican ahead of climate talks
Two old friends share rapport, laughs as Biden, who is a devout Catholic, visits Europe for first time as US president.
In Lebanon, petrol is now priced out of reach
As consumers fall further into fuel poverty, Lebanon's leaders have yet to roll out desperately needed ration cards.
Slavery is alive in Mali and continues to wreak havoc on lives
While slavery was abolished during colonial rule, local communities still place their descendants at society's margins.
COP26: What developing countries need to fight the climate crisis
Will world leaders deliver a finance package that helps developing countries meet or even exceed climate goals?
US to deepen ties with Taiwan amid China tensions: Top envoy
Director of de facto US embassy in Taiwan says deeper ties with island part of countering Beijing's 'malign influence'.
Afghanistan’s girls learn, code ‘underground’ amid Taliban curbs
Hundreds of girls continue to learn - some online and others in hidden makeshift classrooms - despite school closure.
Lebanese minister’s Yemen comments further strain ties with GCC
Lebanese gov't has been desperate to rekindle relations with Gulf nations, as it reels from crippling economic crisis.
UK warns France of retaliation over fishing row threats
The UK and France are at loggerheads over licences for French vessels seeking to fish Britain's territorial waters.
Palestinians unveil huge restored mosaic in Jericho
One of the world’s largest mosaic panels, located in the occupied West Bank, has gone on display.
Tunisia’s #MeToo: Landmark sexual harassment case kicks off
Landmark case that helped galvanise Tunisia’s #MeToo movement involves legislator charged with sexual harassment.
In first, Guantanamo detainee details CIA torture in court
Majid Khan details being waterboarded, sexually and physically assaulted at CIA black sites during sentencing hearing.