Russia recovers bodies of nine plane crash victims
Search operation in far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula continues, with all 28 people on board Tuesday's flight feared dead.
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Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated: Interim PM
Unidentified gunmen attacked private residence of President Moïse overnight and shot him dead, interim PM says.
Dilip Kumar: Indians, Pakistanis pay tributes to Bollywood icon
Kumar was one of Indian cinema's most respected actors and starred in nearly 60 films in a career spanning 50 years.
North America hit by warmest June on record
Experts warn that heatwaves are occurring more frequently, are more intense, and are lasting longer than before.
COVID: Rumours make vaccinating Kashmir nomads difficult
Many residents, mainly in remote areas, believe vaccines cause impotence, serious side effects and could even kill.
Peter R de Vries ‘fighting for his life’ after Amsterdam shooting
Attack on crime reporter, who has for years covered notable cases, has sent shockwaves through the Netherlands.
Pakistan rejects naming of PM Khan as press freedom ‘predator’
Government rejects an RSF report which lists Khan as one of the world's 37 worst rulers when it comes to press freedom.
You could bid on that 101-carat diamond with crypto
The flawless diamond could get as much as $15m, making it the most expensive physical object ever bought with crypto.
Qatar to provide aid for Lebanese troops as crisis deepens
Gulf state to donate 70 tonnes of food a month to Lebanon's armed forces to cope with worst economic crisis in decades.
Map: Tracking the Delta variant
The Delta variant of the new coronavirus, first identified in India, has now been detected in more than 100 countries.
Israeli bombardment severely weakened Gaza economy: Report
UN, EU, and World Bank report estimates cost of damage to Gaza Strip after 11-day May offensive between $290m and $380m.
A Black man navigates Rio’s racial divide
By day Felipe Luther studies at one of Brazil's top universities, by night he hauls rubbish to make ends meet.
Saudi Arabia supports Egypt, Sudan ‘water rights’ in dam dispute
Kingdom's expression of support comes after Ethiopia notified downstream nations that dam's 2nd-phase filling had begun.
WHO adds ‘lifesaving’ drugs for severely ill COVID-19 patients
Interleukin-6 receptor blockers join corticosteroids on list of effective treatments for severe coronavirus.
Biden admin extends temporary protected status for Yemenis in US
US officials cite ongoing war in Yemen, humanitarian crisis and COVID pandemic as reasons for 18-month TPS extension.
Colombia court accuses soldiers of killing 120 civilians
Peace court accuses 10 Colombian army members of murdering at least 120 civilians and falsely saying they were fighters.
More opposition leaders detained in Nicaragua crackdown
Rights groups accuse President Daniel Ortega of increasing authoritarianism amid wave of arrests before November polls.
US, European powers condemn Iran uranium metal decision
Iran gave notice to the UN watchdog IAEA of concrete steps to produce uranium metal enriched to up to 20 percent purity.
Tropical Storm Elsa gains strength, may become a hurricane
After landfall in Florida, the storm is forecast to move north across the southeast of the United States.
Yellen to press G20 for higher minimum corporate tax rate
Yellen is expected to press G20 counterparts for a global minimum corporate tax rate above the agreed-upon 15 percent.