UK Labour Party wins election reprieve in northern England
Victory in Batley and Spen by-election eases pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer as he seeks to rebuild the party.
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Pakistan’s Khan backs China on Uighurs, praises one-party system
Imran Khan repeats support for Chinese government with regard to its policies in Muslim-majority Xinjiang province.
Hong Kong police officer was stabbed by ‘lone wolf’ attacker
Police said the man stabbed himself in the chest and later died of his wounds after injuring officer.
Israeli air raids target Gaza for third time since May ceasefire
No casualties reported in attack that Israel has said was in response to launching of 'incendiary balloons' from Gaza.
US forces leave Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase after 20 years
Withdrawal a clear indication that the last of 2,500-3,500 US troops have left Afghanistan or are nearing a departure.
India COVID death toll crosses 400,000 – half died in second wave
Last 100,000 deaths added in 39 days, according to Reuters, though experts say India may have undercounted fatalities.
Australia tightens border further to curb virus outbreak
Only 3,000 people will be allowed to enter Australia each week and arrivals must undergo mandatory two weeks quarantine.
US attorney general freezes all federal executions
President Joe Biden, a Democrat, pledged during his campaign to support an end the death penalty.
In its 100 years, who has China’s Communist Party purged?
Political purges are a feature of CCP's long history. Here are the stories of prominent insiders who fell from grace.
Rosebery mine: Protests in Australia over MMG waste storage plan
Conservationists stage blockades, tree sits in protest at plans for a mining waste facility in Tasmania's forests.
Billionaire space race: Branson aims to make trip ahead of Bezos
Branson's July 11 mission will be Virgin Galactic's fourth crewed spaceflight as the race to space heats up.
UN calls on Myanmar’s military to release Aung San Suu Kyi
Hundreds of protesters take to the streets of Yangon on Thursday as the country marks the fifth month since the coup.
Robinhood’s IPO filing reveals surging loss after profitable 2020
Robinhood’s offering is being led by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, and its expected ticker symbol is HOOD.
Doughnut roller coaster: Krispy Kreme shares up after smaller IPO
The roller-coaster debut reflects the volatile environment for US restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
Russia, China, Turkey among those cited in US trafficking report
Annual report says pandemic, climate change impacted vulnerable, downgrades Malaysia to lowest tier.
Trump Organization, CFO plead not guilty to tax fraud scheme
Charges against both defendants include tax fraud, scheme to defraud, conspiracy and falsifying business records.
Oil climbs 2% as OPEC+ considers output hikes, demand surges
The OPEC+ plan to loosen taps hangs in the balance after a key member objected to the deal late Thursday.
Saudi Aramco finance chief who helped steer IPO steps down
Former CFO Khalid Al-Dabbagh was at the forefront of the roadshow for the listing on Riyadh’s bourse.
US jobless claims, proxy for layoffs, at fresh pandemic low
Claims fell to 364,000 last month, the lowest reading in 16 months as the labour market continues to heal.
Bezos taps aerospace pioneer Wally Funk for Blue Origin flight
Wally Funk is an 82-year-old pilot who was denied astronaut wings decades ago because of her gender.