Putin: US-Russia relationship at ‘its lowest point’ in years
The Russian president, ahead of his meeting with Joe Biden, also praised former US President Donald Trump.
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Blinken raises US concerns with China about Xinjiang, Hong Kong
'Genocide and crimes against humanity', erosion of 'democratic norms' cited by Washington in call with Beijing.
A ride to heaven: Why Sumba loves the Sandalwood pony
The lineage of the Sandalwood pony dates back to the 8th century and is central to the Indonesian island's culture.
Former Colombia leader asks pardon for army killings of civilians
Former president Santos asks forgiveness for deaths of thousands during armed conflict with left-wing fighters.
Teen who shot video of Floyd’s death receives Pulitzer honour
Darnella Frazier took video of the police killing of George Floyd which 'spurred protests against police brutality'.
Peru’s socialist party chief cites ‘victory’ as vote count nears
The nation's electoral authority has not confirmed the win, but Pedro Castillo holds a tiny margin over Keiko Fujimori.
McDonald’s latest company to suffer data breach
McDonald's said its investigation determined that only South Korea and Taiwan had customer personal data accessed.
US to investigate Trump-era seizures of Democrats’ phone data
Calls grow for former attorneys general Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions to testify about the data seizures.
Mali coup chief names new cabinet with army officers in key posts
Military officers receive the strategic ministries of defence, security and national reconciliation.
US and Mexico are putting migrant minors in ‘harm’s way’: report
A report published by Amnesty International found that the US and Mexico returned tens of thousands of migrant children.
‘Action time’: Ghanaians plant 5m trees to fight forest depletion
People from all walks of life take part in 'Green Ghana' project aimed at saving depleting forest reserves.
Will G7 green initiative have more climate cred than China’s BRI?
Clean Green Initiative aims to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative and curb Beijing’s growing economic clout.
Deforestation in Brazil Amazon rainforest soars 67 percent
May begins the dry season in the Amazon rainforest, making it easier for loggers and other industries to cut down trees.
Bitcoin Beach, child labour, Oman’s youth and an $18.9M coin
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
‘A catastrophe’: UN warns of intensifying violence in Myanmar
UN human rights chief says military government is 'singularly responsible' and 'must be held to account'.
Israel forces kill Palestinian teen at occupied West Bank protest
Mohammed Hamayel, 15, was killed during weekly protest in West Bank village of Beita against illegal Jewish settlement.
Musk unveils Model S Plaid, Tesla’s fastest car to date
Elon Musk billed Tesla's newest vehicle, the Model S Plaid, as a halo product that proves the superiority of EVs.
Delta COVID variant 60 percent more transmissible, UK gov’t says
The variant first identified in India currently accounts for more than 90 percent of Britain's new COVID-19 cases.
Algeria arrests prominent journalists, activist before election
Arrests of Khaled Drareni, Ihsane El Kadi, Karim Tabbou evidence of 'chilling escalation' in dissent clampdown: Amnesty.
What to expect from Biden’s first NATO summit as US president
Afghanistan, Russia, China and spending to dominate talks as alliance embraces Democrat after tumultuous Trump era.