Pakistan quake kills several, injures hundreds
At least 20 people killed and more than 200 injured when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan.
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Peru’s President Castillo announces resignation of prime minister
After confirming Guido Bellido's resignation, President Pedro Castillo is expected to name new PM and cabinet.
Turkey ratifies Paris climate deal ahead of key summit
Ankara had not ratified the landmark agreement for five years, arguing it should not be considered a developed country.
Several soldiers killed in central Mali attack
Malian army says nine soldiers killed near village of Bodio, Mopti region, but local officials put death toll higher.
US top court hears Guantanamo detainee’s ‘state secrets’ case
Three US Supreme Court justices question why detainee Abu Zubaydah cannot testify about alleged CIA 'torture'.
Biden and Xi to hold virtual meeting before year-end: US official
Top US official says 'agreement in principle' reached to hold virtual bilateral meeting between US, Chinese presidents.
Malaria vaccine a ‘breakthrough for science’, WHO chief says
UN health body announces the Mosquirix vaccine against malaria should be widely administered to children in Africa.
US: Doctors in Alaska making ‘difficult choices’ amid COVID surge
PAHO director says Alaska doctors are deciding which patients get hospital beds amid worst COVID outbreak in the US.
Biden meets CEOs as fight to lift US debt ceiling drags on
US Senate is poised for a showdown over Democratic push to raise the debt limit, as Republicans oppose effort.
Ethiopian Airlines denies transporting weapons in Tigray conflict
A CNN investigation claims Ethiopian Airlines allegedly transported military weapons and supplies on its planes.
Dubai leader ordered ex-wife, lawyer’s phones hacked: UK court
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has rejected the allegations saying they presented an 'incomplete picture'.
Austrian leader Kurz under investigation on suspicion of bribery
Prosecutors say probe is over claims that gov't money was used in a corrupt deal to gain positive coverage in a tabloid.
California oil spill spurs queries from investigators about delay
Amplify Energy waited three hours to shut down the US pipeline after the alarm went off, investigators say.
Russia opens investigations after prison torture images released
The Federal Penitentiary Service said it fired five senior prison officials at the jail where the allegations emerged.
Canada to require federal workers be vaccinated against COVID
PM Justin Trudeau says vaccine mandates for federal workers and domestic travellers to come into force in late October.
Sweden, Denmark pause Moderna COVID jabs for younger age groups
The pauses come amid reports of possible rare side effects from the Moderna jab, including heart inflammation.
What is Serbia trying to achieve with its military buildup?
Government calls for a 'Serb World' amid increased defence spending fuel concerns in neighbouring countries.
French poll puts far-right pundit Zemmour ahead of Le Pen
Survey suggests Eric Zemmour is now the most popular opponent of President Emmanuel Macron before the 2022 election.
Contagion fears: After Evergrande, investors eye repayment dates
China’s property industry has suffered its first default on a dollar bond since Evergrande sank deeper into crisis.
UN accused of turning a blind eye to Yemen abuses
Activists denounce the UN for ignoring human rights breaches and putting 'politics before humanity'.