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Hundreds arrested in Australian anti-lockdown protests
Several police officers wounded in clashes with protesters at anti-lockdown rallies in Sydney and Melbourne.
Guinea refuses to allow deposed president to leave the country
Military says detained ex-President Conde will not be allowed to leave Guinea after the coup, defying regional pressure.
US real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murdering friend
Durst, suspected of killing three people, found guilty by a Los Angeles court of murdering Susan Berman in 2000.
Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika dead at age 84
Plagued by health problems for years, the long-serving leader held onto power using repression and oil profits.
China enters Taiwan air defence zone a day after army budget rise
Taiwan sent combat aircraft to warn away the Chinese aircraft, while missile systems were deployed to monitor them.
Vietnam approves Abdala vaccine as president visits Cuba
Abdala becomes the eighth COVID vaccine approved for use in Vietnam, which has a low vaccination rate.
Argentina’s Fernandez reshuffles Cabinet after crisis week
Tucuman Governor Juan Manzur appointed as Cabinet chief replacing Santiago Cafiero who was named foreign minister.
China’s Xi warns of ‘interference’ as Australia brushes off anger
Beijing says Asia-Pacific region must 'resist external forces' but Australia points to China's own nuclear capabilities.
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.
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.