‘QAnon Shaman’ pleads guilty to felony in January 6 Capitol riot
Jacob Chansley could face up to 51 months in prison for his role in the attacks on the US Capitol.
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Mexican cannabis, Elizabeth Holmes on trial and a shredded Banksy
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Shia leader Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Saeed al-Hakeem dies in Iraq
Funeral ceremonies for top Shia leader expected to be held in holy city of Najaf and its twin city of Karbala.
Biden calls US economy ‘strong’ despite disappointing jobs report
'The measures we’ve taken so far have brought America out of an economic free-fall,' US President Joe Biden said Friday.
‘New wave of repression’ emerging in South Sudan, Amnesty warns
Rights group says peaceful protests 'must be facilitated rather than cracked down upon', following recent arrests.
Zambia elects first woman as parliament speaker
Nelly Mutti, a lawyer based in Lusaka, was elected unopposed to replace Patrick Matibini.
Mexico faces migration crises on northern, southern borders
Complicating Mexican efforts to address immigration issues is an 'unusual avalanche' of asylum seekers from Haiti.
US to give each incoming Afghan evacuee up to $2,275 in aid
The money is to be used for housing, food, other necessities and enrolling children in school.
Almost 100 ancient Mesopotamian artefacts seized in Norway
Authorities to examine objects to determine their authenticity and establish their provenance.
COVID-19 restrictions bring brief air-quality gains in 2020
WMO report says pandemic-related curbs temporarily improved air quality in number of places, especially in urban areas.
Love is in the bin: Shredded Banksy up for sale at higher price
The half-shredded artwork will return to auction on October 14 with an estimated sale price of $5.5m to $8.3m.
Lebanon gov’t delegation in highest level Syria visit in years
Two sides expected to discuss plan to ease Lebanon's power crisis by transmitting electricity via the Syrian grid.
Iran nuclear deal: What’s next for the JCPOA?
With a conservative government in Iran and Biden touting 'other options', restoring JCPOA will be hard, analysts say.
Biden visits Louisiana to inspect Hurricane Ida damage
Dozens of people died in five states as storm water cascaded into people’s homes, engulfing cars and urban streets.
US hiring posts smallest gain in 7 months as Delta variant surges
The spike in infections has also curbed consumer activity and disrupted in-person schooling and return-to-office plans.
Putin hopes the Taliban will be ‘civilised’, open to dialogue
The Russian president is treading carefully with the hardline group, which Moscow still considers a 'terrorist' group.
Dengue adds to COVID-hit Bangladesh’s woes as dozens die
Country logs nearly 11,000 cases and 48 related deaths this year, the government says as it also battles COVID pandemic.
India extends Kashmir lockdown after separatist icon’s death
Security lockdown and near-total communications blackout for a second day after Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death.
Syrian air defences ‘shoot down’ Israeli missiles over Damascus
Israel carried out 'an air aggression' near Damascus early on Friday, a Syrian military source has said.
Man shot dead after stabbing attack at New Zealand supermarket
PM Jacinda Ardern describes the incident as a ‘terror’ attack, adding that the attacker was inspired by ISIL group.