Guinea coup makers name army governors, promise ‘unity’ gov’t
Coup leader Mamady Doumbouya pledges a 'new era for governance and economic development.'
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Rallies for and against Bolsonaro on Brazil national day
Thousands have converged on Brazil's cities for pro and anti-Bolsonaro demonstrations on Independence Day.
France: Lafarge loses ruling in Syria crime against humanity case
French court overturns decision to dismiss charges brought against company for complicity in crimes against humanity.
Profile: Mohammad Hasan Akhund, the head of Taliban government
Mullah Akhund, who is on a UN sanctions list, was the foreign minister in the previous Taliban government in the 1990s.
Video game CEO steps down after Texas abortion law backlash
Tripwire co-founder tweeted that he supported the US Supreme Court's decision to allow a Texas abortion law to stand.
UK: Johnson breaks tax hike promise to fund social, health costs
Johnson's government will raise taxes on workers, employers and some investors to fund social and healthcare.
Hundreds of Afghans take to Kabul’s streets calling for ‘freedom’
Protests erupt in the Afghan capital, with chanting of anti-Pakistan slogans, as the Taliban cements power.
US Coast Guard investigating 350 reports of oil spills after Ida
The hurricane made landfall in Louisiana on August 31, before remnants of the storm ravaged the US northeast.
Profile: Mullah Baradar, new deputy leader in Afghan gov’t
Abdul Ghani Baradar is appointed as deputy leader in new Afghan gov't weeks after the armed group took over the country.
Taliban announces new government in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman says new caretaker government will be led by Mohammad Hasan Akhund.
The Middle East IPO market is suddenly abuzz with activity
A flurry of listings are helping Abu Dhabi catch up with regional leader Riyadh.
South Africa: Economic recovery quickens in Q2 but risks remain
While the economy posted stronger than expected growth in Q2, it likely will contract in Q3 after deadly riots.
K-pop crackdown: China social media giant bans BTS fan account
Weibo said it banned the account for 60 days for illegal fundraising.
Aid groups warn of ‘impending humanitarian crisis’ in Afghanistan
Call for funding as thousands of health centres and NGOs face closure affecting millions of Afghans.
Vietnamese man jailed 5 years for breaching COVID rules
The People's Court of Ca Mau province sentenced a 28-year-old for travelling and spreading the virus.
Guantanamo Bay explained in maps and charts
The world’s most infamous detention centre, ‘Gitmo’, has become a symbol of human rights abuses.
US academic conference on ‘Hindutva’ targeted by Hindu groups
Organisers and speakers of 'Dismantling Global Hindutva' conference face harassment and intimidation before the event.
Israeli guard slept through Palestinian prisoners’ escape: Probe
Probe into the escape of six Palestinians from the Israeli jail reveals the guards failed to notice the whole episode.
Syrian refugees tortured, raped after returning home: Amnesty
The human rights group documented violations by intelligence officers against 66 returnees, including 13 children.
Chinese prosecutors say no sexual assault by ex-Alibaba employee
The ruling triggered outrage online, sparking debate about the treatment of female workers across companies in China.