Algeria’s former President Bouteflika dies at 84
Veteran of Algeria's war for independence ruled the North African country for two decades before he resigned in 2019.
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US FDA panel okays COVID-19 booster jabs for people over 65
Recommendation comes after science advisory panel rejects Pfizer proposal to provide booster jabs to most people.
China pumps $14bn in cash into market amid Evergrande crisis
The People’s Bank of China added 90 billion yuan of funds on a net basis as the Evergrande debt crisis intensifies.
France recalls US and Australia envoys over submarine deal
France recalls ambassadors to US and Australia for consultations - an unprecedented move taken over a submarine deal.
‘We have to act now,’ Biden says at climate meeting with leaders
At private session with global leaders, US president announces push with EU to significantly reduce methane emissions.
Tunisian MP and president critic Makhlouf briefly detained
Saif Eddine Makhlouf arrested by plainclothes officers as he attempt to attend court hearing against himself.
Drone attack killed 10 civilians in Kabul, US acknowledges
Top US general offers apology and says it is 'unlikely' that those killed in Afghanistan were associated with ISKP.
Somalia accuses Djibouti of detaining national security adviser
Djibouti's gov't denies allegations of interference in Somali affairs amid escalating feud between president and PM.
Evergrande, Instagram’s harm to teen girls, and India’s K-craze
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Mexico to host summit of new Latin America ‘pink tide’ leaders
Leaders will discuss the region's response to the pandemic and the creation of a fund to respond to climate change.
End of US ban poised to lead to ‘tsunami’ of evictions
Some 750,000 households could be evicted across the United States before the end of the year, Goldman Sachs estimates.
UN Security Council extends Afghan mission mandate for six months
Fifteen-member body unanimously passes resolution also calling for an 'inclusive and representative government'.
Are COVID booster shots needed? Here’s what you should know
Some rich countries are preparing COVID vaccine boosters as lower-income countries struggle to vaccinate at-risk groups.
US will continue to encourage normalisation with Israel: Blinken
Top US diplomat outlines steps to 'widen the circle' of normalisation that do not include peace with Palestinians.
Canada election: How are leaders combatting Islamophobia?
Leaders need to do more to combat Islamophobia, which has resulted in deadly attacks, Canadian Muslims say.
Taliban says classes resume for Afghan boys, no mention of girls
Private schools at primary, secondary level. as well as official religious schools, will be open from Saturday.
World on ‘catastrophic’ path to 2.7C warming, UN chief warns
Countries' latest pledges to cut emissions would fail to avert disastrous climate change, UN report says.
Raging California wildfires threaten ancient sequoia forest
The extraordinary intensity of the California wildfires could overwhelm the sequoia trees, some thousands of years old.
Iran denounces ‘unilateralism’ as it becomes full SCO member
President sends message of regional multilateralism as Iran fully joins influential Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
US general defends calls to China in final months of Trump term
Mark Milley said the calls, which have come under scrutiny, were 'routine' and meant to assure 'strategic stability'.