Bill Gates says meetings with Epstein were a ‘huge mistake’
Gates expressed regret over relationship with convicted sex offender days after divorce from Melinda was finalised.
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Ebrahim Raisi sworn in as Iran’s eighth president
New president reiterates stance that boosting relations with regional neighbours top of his foreign policy.
Argentina’s new pensions programme pays women for caregiving
New government programme helps boost retirement savings for women who worked as paid and unpaid caregivers.
South Sudan’s Machar says ‘peace spoilers’ removed him from party
Country's VP says those who announced his removal no longer members of the movement's military command council.
Robinhood rally reverses after shareholders file to sell stock
Robinhood shareholders filed to sell nearly 100 million Class A common shares less than a week after its IPO.
US approves potential howitzer artillery system sales to Taiwan
The possible sale, which has not been finalised, has again angered China as US seeks deeper ties with Taiwan.
Bangladesh street kitchens battle to keep free food on the menu
Hundreds of unemployed or struggling workers and homeless children are fed at Mehmankhana or 'dining place for guests'.
Israeli jets launch air raids on southern Lebanon
Hezbollah-run station confirms two air raids outside the town of Mahmoudiya, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Ennahdha signals shift in posture amid Tunisia political crisis
Largest force in Parliament shifts course, says president's moves constitute opportunity for reform.
Nigeria accused of ‘ruthless’ crackdown in restive southeast
Amnesty says it documented at least 115 killings by security forces this year in restive southeastern states.
What should Pakistan do to end violence against women?
Activists are urging officials to increase accountability for perpetrators and boost support for survivors.
US plans to require COVID vaccine for most travellers: Official
The official, speaking anonymously, said the change is part of a plan to reopen US to travel from several countries.
Australia to pay reparations to ‘Stolen Generations’
Announcement comes three months after families began legal action over policy of forced assimilation.
Dozens hurt in Beirut clashes on port explosion anniversary
Memorials turned into protests on the one-year anniversary marking enormous explosion that devastated Lebanon's capital.
Two years of Kashmir unrest, political void and a sinking economy
As disputed region marks second anniversary of losing special status, Al Jazeera reviews what New Delhi's move achieved.
The many challenges facing Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi
From managing an ailing economy to balancing ties with the West, Iran’s eighth president will not have an easy job.
Japan to expand COVID curbs amid ‘unprecedented’ surge in cases
Latest move will place more than 70 percent of Japan's population under some sort of COVID-19 restrictions.
Cambodia’s nightlife scene tests COVID success
Karaoke lounges, bars and casinos under scrutiny after cases in Southeast Asian country surge into the tens of thousands
Greenpeace warns of ‘dangerous temperatures’ for Tokyo, Beijing
Greenpeace says early arrival of hot weather, more frequent heat waves could have severe effects on people's lives.
Myanmar diplomat alerts UN to alleged military ‘massacre’
Kyaw Moe Tun tells UN chief Antonio Guterres that at least 40 people were killed in the Sagaing area in July.