G7 leaders attempt to rival China with infrastructure project
The 'Build Back Better World' project is aimed squarely at competing with China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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Thousands march for Palestinian rights in London amid G7 summit
Protesters march to Downing Street and call on G7 leaders to end their support to Israel following Gaza assault.
Confederate Robert E Lee’s racist legacy fuels US renaming push
In the wake of racial justice protests, monuments and institutions honouring Lee are being reimagined or repurposed.
Nigeria: Police fire tear gas in ‘Democracy Day’ protests
Nationwide protests were called over bad governance, insecurity and recent Twitter ban, among other issues.
Sri Lanka seeks initial $40m from fire-ravaged ship’s operator
Colombo still assessing the total damage with the claim representing expenses from May 20 to June 1, authorities say.
Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from Hajj due to COVID
Saudi Arabia says this year's pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 citizens and residents.
Texas Governor Abbott vows to build a wall along Mexico border
Republican Governor Greg Abbott says wall will keep communities 'safe' amid questions over legality of the move.
Lobster diver survives after being caught ‘in a whale’s mouth’
Packard, 56, says he was caught in the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Cape Cod before he was spat out.
Texas: At least 13 wounded in downtown Austin shooting
Police say it remains unclear what sparked the shooting that left 13 wounded in US city, as suspect remains at large.
US ‘gravely concerned’ ahead of elections in Ethiopia
Washington says ethnic violence and detentions of opposition figures will raise doubts about the vote's credibility.
Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid boycott calls
Polls open for first election since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned amid boycott calls from Hirak movement.
‘Torture’ complaint filed in France against UAE official
Complaint accuses candidate for Interpol presidency, Ahmed al-Raisi, of playing role in torture of jailed activist.
‘Garbage’: Putin denies Russia plans to give Iran spy satellite
Washington Post reported that Moscow is planning to give Iran advanced satellite that will boost spying capabilities.
UN says ‘global plan’ needed after G7 COVID vaccine pledge
UN chief warns virus could mutate and become resistant to the vaccines.
Thousands march in support of Muslim family killed in Canada
People marched about 7km (4.4 miles) from the spot where the family was struck down to a nearby mosque.
South Africa expels Malawi diplomats over booze scandal
Diplomats ordered to leave after they 'were found guilty of engaging in illicit trade in duty-free alcohol'.
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released on protest anniversary
Twenty-four-year-old activist served nearly seven months for her role in an unauthorised assembly in the city in 2019.
BuzzFeed News Has Won Its First Pulitzer Prize
BuzzFeed News won for its innovative series exposing China’s mass detention of Muslims and was named a finalist for its colossal FinCEN Files investigation into the global banking industry.
Probe into deadly China ultramarathon leads to arrests, suicide
Investigators say tragedy was a public safety incident brought about by extreme weather and unprofessional organisation.
Peru’s Castillo on verge of winning presidency after tight race
Electoral observers from American states say no 'serious irregularities' were detected during last Sunday's vote.