Exiled ex-leader Saakashvili faked return to Georgia: Authorities
Georgia's ruling party accuses Mikheil Saakashvili, who faces jail, of faking his return ahead of a key municipal vote.
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French policeman confesses to being serial killer in suicide note
The DNA of Francois Verove, who was reportedly retired, has been matched to crime scenes, ending a 35-year manhunt.
Dubai Expo 2020 attempt to shield UAE rights abuses, says HRW
Rights group says event attempt to 'whitewash its image' and obscure crackdowns on dissent, freedom of expression.
Iran army holds drill near Azerbaijan border amid tensions
Tehran says it is concerned about Israeli and ISIL presence close to its borders with Azerbaijan.
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ malnutrition in Ethiopia’s Tigray
UN reports alarming malnutrition among children, pregnant and lactating women in the conflict-hit northern region.
Bahamas, Cuba intercept hundreds of Haitian migrants at sea
Both countries plan to repatriate those stopped amid deepening economic and political crises in Haiti.
Qatar’s first legislative polls: What to expect from Shura vote
The first legislative elections will see native Qatari citizens elect 30 candidates of the 45-member Shura Council.
Australia’s Gladys Berejiklian quits as state premier over probe
New South Wales's anti-corruption body investigating state premier's alleged relationship with state legislator.
‘Shrilling’: China cites Mao in attack on Taiwan foreign minister
China's Taiwan Affairs Office launches furious attack on Joseph Wu condemning him as a 'shrilling' fly.
Australia’s borders to reopen in November after 18-month closure
Prime minister says Australians allowed to return home, travel abroad 'within weeks' if 80 percent are vaccinated.
Pacquiao files for president as Philippine campaigning starts
Successor to President Duterte, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a second term, will be elected in 2022.
N Korea conducts second-known missile test in a week
State media says Pyongyang tested an anti-aircraft missile on Thursday as it continues its carrot-and-stick strategy.
China’s Xi ascendant as attention turns to every facet of life
China celebrates National Day as its government embarks on a massive social engineering project.
US lawmakers question Facebook on Instagram policies for children
Senators grill social media giant after Wall Street Journal reported it was aware Instagram harmed teens' mental health.
US stocks suffer worst monthly loss since March 2020
Investors are warily eyeing the global energy crunch and the US debt ceiling debate, among other factors.
Prince Andrew can review Epstein estate deal, accuser says
Virginia Giuffre sued Andrew claiming Jeffrey Epstein recruited her for sex with the British prince when she was a teen.
Israeli FM Lapid inaugurates embassy on Bahrain visit
Lapid visiting Bahrain one year after a US-brokered normalisation of ties between the two countries.
Tear gas fired at thousands rallying for civilian rule in Sudan
Security forces fired tear gas to break up a demonstration in the capital attended by an estimated 20,000 people.
US Congress passes measure to avert government shutdown
US Senate and House pass temporary funding bill hours before midnight deadline, sending measure to Biden to sign.
Ecuador deploys 100s of police to prison hit by deadly riot
At least 116 inmates were killed this week in a prison riot that Ecuadorian officials say is linked to rival drug gangs.