EU demands AstraZeneca pay millions for failing to deliver doses
The delay in supplying vaccines endangers the health of millions of EU citizens, a lawyer representing the EU said.
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Climate landmark: Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut emissions
The ruling is a landmark victory in the battle against climate change and could set a precedent for other energy giants.
Mali’s president, prime minister resign after arrests by military
Interim President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane step down days after the military seized power and detained them.
HRW urges Nordic countries to repatriate nationals from Syria
More than 160 Nordic nationals, most of whom are children, are being held in northeast Syria, rights group says.
Amazon agrees to buy iconic MGM film studio for $8.45BN
Amazon is betting that a nearly century-old Hollywood icon can feed an insatiable demand for streaming content.
Amazon shareholder meeting: Push to put an hourly worker on board
Efforts to elevate labour concerns come amid allegations of monopolistic practices and environmental racism.
The mothers on the front line of Colombia’s mass protests
Madres de Primera Linea put their own bodies between police and protesters to prevent escalations of violence in Bogota.
In excoriating account, Cummings slams UK PM’s COVID response
Ex-adviser to Boris Johnson says government failings led to unnecessary deaths during pandemic peaks.
Cyclone Yaas, ‘very severe storm’, makes landfall on Indian coast
Heavy rains and winds lash eastern India as COVID-stricken country's second cyclone in as many weeks makes landfall.
COVID strain first detected in India found in 53 territories: WHO
WHO also receives information the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven other territories, UN agency's update shows.
China’s latest crackdown on crypto caused by climate concerns
Spike in power use from server farms servicing Bitcoin led to illicit coal mining, endangering lives and climate goals.
Aussie rules: Melbourne fans to get tested amid COVID scare
Melbourne Cricket Ground latest on growing list of venues where people could have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Asia, Americas look to the skies for ‘Super Flower Blood Moon’
Phenomenon occurs when a total lunar eclipse coincides with the moon being at its closest point to Earth.
New York prosecutors investigating Trump convene grand jury
The move suggests Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance may have found evidence of a crime.
Why are more Indonesian women getting involved in bomb attacks?
Women have played a more prominent role in hardline attacks in Indonesia, and analysts say it reflects ISIL's influence.
Death toll of attack in remote coca region of Peru rises to 16
Peruvian authorities blame the deadly violence on a dissident faction of Maoist rebel group Shining Path.
Nigeria devalues naira as part of path to single exchange rate
Nigeria adopted the multiple exchange-rate regime to avoid an outright devaluation of the naira.
Dutch court to rule on Shell’s climate change responsibility
A panel of judges in The Hague will rule on Wednesday in a case closely watched by oil firms and environmentalists.
George Floyd Square one year later: Grieving and hope
On the anniversary of Floyd’s murder, amid celebration, a community is still processing the pain of his death.
Will the Vienna talks salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal?
A fifth round of dialogue to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is under way in Vienna.