‘Game show’: Iranian candidates slam debate format, trade barbs
Presidential hopefuls exchange accusations during second debate, criticise state television over handling of sessions.
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Canada anti-Muslim attack: ‘It could have been any one of us’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says killing of four members of a Muslim family in Ontario is a 'terrorist attack'.
Ethiopia election: Will delayed polls mirror those of the past?
Gov't says June 21 vote will be a break away from previous polls but critics say process is not free and fair.
UN Security Council backs Antonio Guterres for second term
Secretary-general says he would be 'deeply humbled' if the UN General Assembly were to approve a second term.
Bitcoin sinks after Colonial Pipeline ransom recovery
Recovery of most of ransom paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers undermines case that Bitcoin is beyond government control.
Rights groups demand Biden end ‘torture’ of solitary confinement
ACLU and others say solitary is 'torture', ask Biden and Harris to fulfil campaign promises to end inmate isolation.
US VP Harris in Mexico, meets Lopez Obrador for migration talks
The US and Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding that will establish greater cooperation between the two nations.
Peru’s polarised presidential runoff still too close to call
Actual vote margin between left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo and populist Keiko Fujimori is only 95,000.
Israeli attorney general will not intervene in Sheikh Jarrah case
Sheikh Jarrah families rejected Avichai Mendelbit’s stance, saying the case is not a legal issue but forced expulsion.
Canada: Family targeted in fatal anti-Muslim attack, police say
Police say driver ran over a family in Ontario 'because they were Muslim', killing four people including a teenage girl.
US recovers most of $4.4M crypto ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline
United States intelligence officials say halting cyberattacks has become a national security priority for Biden.
Russia imposes tit-for-tat sanctions on Canadians
Moscow says entry bans on nine Canadians are 'reprisal measures' for sanctions slapped on Russian officials in March.
WHO says can’t force China to give more info on COVID origins
WHO official Mike Ryan said agency cannot 'compel' China to share more but expects full 'cooperation' from members.
Why UK’s network of ‘Treasure Island’ tax havens is in trouble
The United States and its allies are determined to squeeze more taxes out of multinational companies.
IAEA urges Iran to provide information on uranium traces at sites
UN nuclear watchdog chief's remarks come as Tehran and world powers try to salvage a 2015 agreement.
Statue of Canada residential schools architect toppled in Toronto
Egerton Ryerson statue toppled after rally about discovery of 215 Indigenous children's remains at residential school.
US approves controversial new Alzheimer’s drug
New medicine made from living cells given by infusion reduces plaque on the brain, gives hope for sufferers.
Bezos in space: Amazon CEO, brother claim seats on first flight
Jeff Bezos plans to be on the inaugural New Shepard rocket flight with his brother, Mark, and an auction winner.
Harris message to migrants: ‘Do not come, do not come’
United States VP Kamala Harris is on a three-day trip to Central America aiming to stem the flow of migrants to the US.
US Supreme Court rules against residency for some migrants
The unanimous ruling says those in the US on humanitarian grounds but entered illegally cannot apply for residency.