Dozens killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan
At least 38 people die after shafts collapsed at the Darsaya mine in West Kordofan.
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In 2021, Myanmar journalists risked lives to tell world of coup
With one journalist dead and dozens behind bars, Myanmar is now one of the world's worst places to be a media worker.
Photos Show A Year Of Catastrophic Events Due To Climate Change
We looked back at the year in climate change and the disasters we'll be seeing more often as our world is altered by climate-polluting fossil fuels.
WHO says Omicron risk ‘very high’; Europe faces COVID surge: Live
France, UK, Italy, Greece, and Portugal all hit record daily infections, with France reporting almost 180,000 cases.
Former US Senate majority leader Harry Reid dies at age 82
Democrat leader, who helped secure Obama's signature health care law, died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
SpaceX satellites’ near-misses fuel US-China tensions
The close space encounters with China's space station are the latest sign of dangerous overcrowding in space.
Hong Kong’s Stand News outlet shuts down after police raid
Staff of pro-democracy news website Stand News accused of 'conspiracy to publish seditious publication'.
Proud Boys members must face January 6 charges, US judge rules
Case against four members of far-right group is focus of the US Justice Department's sprawling probe into Capitol riot.
Waiting for an Elizabeth Holmes verdict? It may take a while
If other US high-profile white-collar cases are any indication, verdict will not come quickly.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro sending aid to northeast amid deadly floods
Government allocating $35.5m in disaster aid after 20 killed, nearly 50,000 displaced by severe flooding in Bahia state.
US experts open time capsule discovered in Robert E Lee statue
Virginia statue of Confederate general who led the South in US Civil War was removed after Black Lives Matters protests.
Biden confirms end of Omicron travel curbs for African nations
US president says restrictions are 'no longer necessary', as new COVID-19 variant becomes dominant strain.
Iran orders crypto-mining ban to prevent winter blackouts
The ban, which will be in place until March 6, will free up 209 megawatts of power for household consumption.
Gambia court rejects challenge to Barrow election victory
The United Democratic Party said the election campaign had been tainted by corruption and bribery.
France, UK report record COVID cases as Omicron surges: Live
France reports nearly 180,000 new COVID-19 cases, while UK confirms 129,471 new infections.
Lawyer says Salvadoran gov’t quashed probe of gang pact: Reuters
President Bukele's government made a deal with violent gangs to expand its power, former prosecutor tells news agency.
Afghan women call for rights, protest alleged Taliban killings
Protesters say former soldiers and ex-employees of the last elected government are 'under direct threat'.
Mexico plans to end oil exports in 2023 to reach self-sufficiency
Petroleos Mexicanos, also know as Pemex, will reduce crude oil exports in 2022 before phasing out sales abroad in 2023.
Indonesia rejects Rohingya refugees, sends boat to Malaysia
At least 100 people, mostly women and children, on board a wooden vessel said to be taking on water denied refuge.
Kuwait names cabinet with opposition MPs, new finance minister
New cabinet represents Kuwait's fourth government over the last year and a half.