French prosecutor opens probe into Pegasus spyware allegations
Investigation follows complaint by French news website Mediapart over Moroccan secret services' alleged use of spyware.
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Iran locks down capital amid COVID surge ahead of Eid holiday
Six-day lockdowns imposed ahead of Eid al-Adha holiday as Delta variant drives Iran's fifth major wave of infections.
China hits back at ‘fabricated’ US hacking allegations
Beijing says Washington's claims incomplete and 'hypocritical', alleges the US is main source of cyberattacks globally.
Knife attack against Mali interim President Assimi Goita
Goita says he is doing 'very well' after the attempted stabbing attack at the Grand Mosque in Bamako.
South African court postpones Zuma’s corruption trial to August
Former South African president, currently serving a 15-month prison term in a separate case, faces 16 charges.
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty’s husband arrested in porn case
Mumbai police arrest businessman Raj Kundra for allegedly producing and broadcasting pornographic films online.
Israel shells Lebanon after rockets fired over border
Lebanon’s army says Israel fired 12 artillery shells at the Wadi Hammoul area, causing no damage or casualties.
As COVID-19 spreads, Zimbabweans rush to get a jab
While the number of people receiving vaccines increases, it is still well below official target of 100,000 daily shots.
India’s PM Modi accused of ‘treason’ over Pegasus spyware scandal
Indian PM attacked after revelations that dozens of Indians were potential targets of snooping by Israeli-made spyware.
Jeff Bezos’s flight to the edge of space: Key questions answered
Amazon founder set to blast off in Blue Origin's New Shepard for a suborbital flight. Here's what you need to know.
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday overshadowed by COVID
Eid al-Adha comes as many countries impose new COVID-19 restrictions or issue appeals for people to avoid congregating.
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha
Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha religious festival, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Pegasus snooping: Pakistan probes whether PM Khan’s phone hacked
Government probing whether premier's phone was surveilled, after revelations from Pegasus Project show number in list.
UK government backs Guaido in Venezuela gold dispute
Release of nearly $2bn Venezuelan gold held by Bank of England hinges on who London recognises as the country's leader.
India’s excess deaths during COVID could be over 4 million: Study
Excess deaths during pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID toll, says a comprehensive research.
China reports spike in new COVID cases on border with Myanmar
Surge at China border comes as UN warns that Myanmar could be at risk of becoming a 'super-spreader state'.
US Congress takes aim at China’s recruitment of scientists
A new bill would bar scientists and academics from participating in US-funded research if they get support from Beijing.
Ethiopia’s Tigray forces enter neighbouring Afar region
Ethiopia's eight-month-old conflict expands as Tigrayan fighters cross into neighbouring Afar region.
Retail investor favourite Robinhood seeks $35bn valuation in IPO
Robinhood will now proceed with its IPO roadshow and is expected to start meeting with investors this week.
Interim Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph to step down
Joseph will cede power to Ariel Henry, who the international community recognised as 'designated prime minister'.