‘I want my life back’ Britney Spears tells US judge
Pop superstar wants to regain control of her finances and life decisions calling 13-year conservatorship 'abusive'.
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US sanctions Chinese solar firms for Uighur human rights abuses
Export restrictions target companies that produce raw materials used in Xinjiang's solar panel industry.
Calls grow to evacuate Afghans who helped US troops to Guam
A special visa programme Afghanistan will not get eligible Afghans who helped the US out before NATO forces leave.
Ortega allies threaten, as opponents are arrested, flee Nicaragua
A prominent journalist leaves Nicaragua, as Daniel Ortega continues government repression ahead of November elections.
Greek bishops attacked with caustic liquid at meeting, 10 wounded
Victims being treated for burns after Athens meeting attack, allegedly by a priest facing a disciplinary hearing.
Russian billionaire’s ex-wife strikes deal with UAE wealth fund
The ex-wife of Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska sold a 2.6 percent stake in a power and aluminium firm to Mubadala.
McAfee found dead in cell after Spanish court allows extradition
Antivirus software pioneer found dead hours after Spain's High Court ruled he could be extradited to the US.
Under pressure from critics, Harris to visit US-Mexico border
Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administration's efforts to address the surge of migrants arriving at the border.
Leaked UN draft report warns of accelerating climate devastation
Devastating climate effects accelerating and will become obvious within 30 years, draft UN report says.
Libya gov’t hopeful mercenaries will withdraw ‘within days’
Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush says she hopes foreign mercenaries will withdraw in the coming days.
Delta to account for 90 percent of EU coronavirus cases in August
ECDC says 'very important to progress with vaccine rollout at very high pace' to stop spread of more contagious variant.
Amid rising crime, Biden targets gun violence in the US
After wave of mass shootings, Biden to impose a 'zero-tolerance' policy for gun dealers who flout the rules.
Oath Keeper pleads guilty to conspiracy for Capitol riot
Graydon Young, one of 14 Oath Keepers charged, pleads guilty on Wednesday as cases against rioters continue.
US Supreme Court backs cheerleader in free speech case
Brandi Levy sued after a profane post she made on Snapchat got her kicked off her high school's cheerleading team.
Prices of new US homes hit record high as sales fall unexpectedly
Sales of new homes in the US fell unexpectedly last month, while prices broke a new record.
Egypt arrests TikTok star after ‘human trafficking’ conviction
Police arrest female TikTok influencer Haneen Hossam, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for 'human trafficking'.
Crypto comeback: Bitcoin bounces back after falling below $30,000
Bitcoin is living up to its volatile reputation after fighting back above $30,000.
Pardoned Catalan separatist leaders freed from Spanish prisons
Nine secessionists imprisoned for their part in failed 2017 independence bid leave jail after Madrid waives sentences.
Qatar wealth fund chief is waiting for cryptocurrencies to mature
Speculation around cryptocurrencies is keeping QIF from investing in them, QIA chief said at Qatar Economic Forum.
Warren Buffet resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Buffet's resignation comes just weeks after Bill and Melinda Gates announced they are divorcing.