US charges ex-Bolivian minister with bribery, money laundering
US accuses former Bolivian Interior Minister Arturo Murillo of receiving bribes from US company and individuals.
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Casino mogul Steve Wynn must register as foreign agent, US says
Wynn also ran into trouble after a number of former employees came public with stories of sexual harassment by him.
World’s largest gaming service Twitch adds ‘transgender’ tag
Twitch said the transgender, bisexual, Black and disabled tags will give a more inclusive experience to its users.
Advocates demand Facebook end ‘blatant’ Palestinian censorship
Rights groups demand answers amid widespread reports of Palestinian users and content being censored on social media.
US judge rejects Bayer’s $2B deal to resolve future Roundup suits
The judge called the proposal 'unreasonable' and said it serves Monsanto while shortchanging Roundup users.
Blinken claims progress in effort to boost Israel-Hamas truce
US secretary of state wraps up two-day Middle East visit with pledges on cementing the ceasefire and rebuilding Gaza.
Biden orders review of US intel on origins of coronavirus
President Joe Biden says US will press China to participate in 'full and transparent' probe into coronavirus origins.
Qatar pledges $500m for Gaza reconstruction
Qatar's foreign minister says funds will go towards reconstruction following Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
Another candidate assassinated in Mexico ahead of June 6 vote
Alma Barragan was shot dead during a campaign event becoming the 34th murdered candidate this election season.
Exxon investor scores historic climate win with two board seats
Investor with a tiny stake in ExxonMobil scored historic climate victory when it won two seats on the oil giant's board.
Sudan and main rebel group kick off peace talks in Juba
South Sudan President Salva Kiir is hosting talks between Sudanese government and SPLM - North.
Dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks with 160 on board
The boat left central Niger state and was heading to northwest Kebbi state when it split and sank.
Russian court hears Navalny complaints on prison conditions
Jailed Kremlin critic accuses prison authorities of censoring his newspapers and denying him access to books.
Iraq militia commander arrested under ‘anti-terrorism’ law
Military says Qasim Muslih, Anbar head of the Popular Mobilisation Forces, has been arrested.
Hamas leader says group won’t touch Gaza reconstruction aid
Yahya Sinwar's remarks come after the US pledged aid for Gaza, but stressed that the aid must not benefit Hamas.
US: At least eight killed in San Jose mass shooting
The alleged attacker, an employee of the California city's transit service, killed at least eight at a local rail yard.
UN says 20,000 homeless, 40 missing in DR Congo volcano aftermath
More than 200 earthquakes since Saturday's eruption have damaged buildings and streets in Goma, causing panic.
Iran bans crypto mining after summer power cuts strike early
Iran is facing another widespread wave of power outages, and the government is blaming Bitcoin miners again.
US county approves $10m over death of Black man in police custody
Jamal Sutherland died in January after South Carolina police officers repeatedly used stun guns and kneeled on his back.
US Republicans ready a new infrastructure counteroffer for Biden
As negotiations continue between Biden and GOP lawmakers, some Republicans are expressing optimism.