Texas latest US state to advance Republican-backed voting limits
The bill would limit mail-in ballots and early voting, and adds to the national debate about voting rights.
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COVID vaccine donations matter more than waivers, EU leaders say
European Union leaders say any benefit from a temporary waiver would take too long to make a real difference.
More than 170 Palestinians hurt in Jerusalem clashes: Live
At least 178 Palestinian protesters injured, 88 hospitalised in clashes with Israeli police in Jerusalem.
Biden gives US renters $21.6bn lifeline as eviction crisis looms
Nearly seven million Americans reported being behind on their rent payments in late April.
Amnesty redesignates Russia’s Navalny as prisoner of conscience
Amnesty had stripped Navalny of the designation in February, arguing his past comments qualified as advocacy of hatred.
California’s population drops for the first time in history
Population decline comes as Governor Gavin Newsom faces recall over his COVID response and high taxes.
Houthis ‘passed up major opportunity’ by refusing UN meeting: US
‘Dire conditions’ in Yemen worsen as Houthis press Marib offensive, Saudis urged to ease blockade, US says.
Crypto crackdown, Doge mania, space tourism and a big divorce
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
WHO approves emergency use of China’s Sinopharm COVID vaccine
Sinopharm could now be included in the UN-backed COVAX programme distributing COVID jabs to lower income countries.
Al-Aqsa worshippers protest Palestinian evictions in Jerusalem
Palestinian Red Crescent says more than 150 injured in clashes with police in Jerusalem.
With Elon Musk set to host SNL, what’s behind the Dogecoin rally?
In the span of several weeks, the 'joke' coin has rocketed in value, with help from Musk and massive daytrader momentum.
Trees for visas: Mexico wants jobs programme, US offers relief
Mexican President Lopez Obrador and US Vice President Kamala Harris hold meeting to discuss migrant surge, corruption.
Nepali doctors warn of major crisis as COVID cases surge
Nepal's daily case trajectory has shot up in the past 3 weeks with two out of five people tested now returning positive.
Mexico questions USAID contributions to anti-graft group
Lopez Obrador, shortly before meeting with US vice president, said the group promotes a 'form of coup'.
Grand jury indicts former cops on violating Floyd’s civil rights
Federal grand jury indicts four former Minneapolis police officers for civil rights violations in George Floyd's death.
Burkina Faso attacks displace thousands in 10 days: UN
Armed groups displace some 17,500 people in Burkina Faso in recent days, UNHCR says, in attempt to cause 'mayhem'.
Lockdowns slam brakes on Canada’s jobs market recovery
Canada's labour market recovery hit a major snag in April, as the economy shed 207,100 jobs.
France warns Lebanon’s leaders against ‘collective suicide’
French FM slams Lebanese politicians for failing to pull the country out of its economic meltdown or form a government.
Maldives police say bomb blast targeting Nasheed ‘act of terror’
No arrests so far but police seek four people who were noticed 'due to suspicious behaviour at crime scene'.
Ecuador abortion rights victory hailed as latest in ‘tidal wave’
Advocates say court ruling that decriminalises abortion in rape cases is an important step, but struggle continues.