China launches astronaut crew on six-month space station mission
The mission plans to set a new record for the time spent in space by Chinese astronauts.
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Biden administration to ask top court to block Texas abortion law
US Justice Department says it will ask US Supreme Court to block contentious law that bans abortions after six weeks.
US to lift curbs on vaccinated foreign travellers beginning Nov 8
White House says pandemic restrictions barring entry to the US will be lifted for fully vaccinated foreign nationals.
China’s central bank says Evergrande risks are ‘controllable’
Concerns are growing that Evergrande's cash crunch is spreading to other China property developers.
Canada’s Trudeau to unveil new cabinet on October 26
PM says new government will make COVID-19 vaccinations a top priority when Parliament resumes next month.
‘Heartbroken’: Politicians express shock at killing of British MP
Conservative MP David Amess, 69, died after being stabbed multiple times while meeting constituents.
US plans to reinstate Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
Immigration advocates say the programme exposes migrants to violence and kidnappings in dangerous Mexican border cities.
Russia says warship prevented US destroyer entering its waters
Defence Ministry says Russian naval warship approached US destroyer USS Chafee to force it out of area.
Japan, South Korea look to deepen bilateral ties despite tensions
Setting aside lingering war legacy disputes, the countries' leaders agree to repair ties to confront regional threats.
Guatemala’s growing palm oil industry fuels Indigenous land fight
The Guatemalan palm oil industry, world's six largest, faces resistance from Indigenous people demanding land rights.
France remembers Paris massacre amid tensions with Algeria
Pressure mounts on France to recognise the 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians as a 'state crime'.
Women in China are waiting for meaningful #MeToo reforms
Chinese firms seen to fall short on addressing sexual misconduct face possible talent loss, say activists.
Norway attacker held in medical custody amid mental health doubts
Man who confessed to killing five people in a bow-and-arrow attack was 'in and out of the health system for some time'.
Crypto landmark: SEC poised to greenlight Bitcoin futures ETFs
US regulators set to allow the first US Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund to start trading, sources tell Bloomberg.
Energy crunch: China firms look to pump up LNG supplies from US
Squeezed by soaring gas prices and domestic shortages, China firms seek long term US supplies, sources tell Reuters.
UK MP David Amess stabbed during meeting with constituents
Conservative politician David Amess receives treatment at the scene as police arrest one man.
Home vs office: What is the best hybrid work mix for workers?
Most US employees on average want to work from home at least two days per week after the pandemic ends, research finds.
Are Azerbaijan and Armenia ready to improve relations?
One year has passed since the Nagorno-Karabakh war and there are hints that diplomatic ties could be built.
Three South African ministers freed after standoff with veterans
More than 50 people are arrested after veterans hold ministers hostage demanding compensation for anti-apartheid fight.
EU, fearful of refugee crisis, delays response on Afghan asylum
Migration and human rights experts call on the EU to deliver a more proactive and unified response on Afghan asylum.