Colombia to ‘modernise’ police after protest violence criticism
Security forces in Colombia have been accused of using excessive force during nationwide anti-government protests.
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Why are calls growing to investigate the Wuhan lab leak theory?
Renewed interest in coronavirus origin hypothesis after criticism over WHO inquiry and arrival of new US administration.
‘Time for the Catholic Church to take responsibility’
Residential school survivor calls on Pope to apologise for church role in abuse against Indigenous children in Canada.
Meghan and Harry announce birth of daughter Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, announce the birth of Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Controversial Nigerian pastor TB Joshua dies aged 57
The televangelist, who founded a Christian megachurch in Lagos, died from an undisclosed cause, his church said.
No apology from Pope for Canada’s residential school deaths
Pope Francis expresses 'pain' after remains of 215 Indigenous students found, but does not offer long-sought apology.
Al Jazeera journalist leaves hospital day after Israeli arrest
Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Givara Budeiri sustained a fractured hand while being violently arrested in Sheikh Jarrah.
UK minister says Delta variant 40 percent more transmissible
Health minister says the variant causing surge in COVID cases is 40 percent more transmissible than the Alpha variant.
Children suffer as fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray drags on
Conflict raging in remote Tigrayan towns leaves civilians with life-changing injuries and healthcare centres devastated.
Put migrant protections at heart of US policy, rights groups urge
Migrant advocates call for rights-based approach ahead of Vice President Harris' visit to Guatemala and Mexico.
Mexico votes in widely anticipated midterm elections
More than 20,000 posts are up for grabs, Mexico's electoral body says, while nearly 95 million people are eligible to vote.
Peru heads to the polls to elect president in polarised race
Peruvians will make a choice between right-wing populist Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Pedro Castillo.
Somaliland elections: Opposition parties win majority of seats
Two opposition parties in Somalia's breakaway region announce political alliance, securing parliamentary majority.
Jordan security forces injured during night ‘riots’ in Amman
Tribal supporters of a lawmaker who was banned from Parliament clash with police in Jordan's capital, authorities said.
Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops: Military
The US's C-RAM defence system shoots down the drones above the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq's western desert, army says.
El Salvador President Bukele wants Bitcoin as legal tender
The move, if approved, would make El Salvador the first country to formally accept cryptocurrency as legal money.
Black box recovered from fire-stricken ship sinking off Sri Lanka
The authorities say the data recorder will be handed over to local law enforcement agencies investigating the fire.
‘Sea snot’ on Turkey’s shores alarms residents
Huge mass of marine mucilage has bloomed in Turkey's Marmara, as well as in the adjoining Black Sea and Aegean Sea.
Thailand concerned over violence in Myanmar
Thai foreign ministry urges Myanmar military to implement a 'five-point consensus' reached during ASEAN talks.
‘Houthi missile attack’ kills at least 17 in Yemen’s Marib
The attack comes as Omani delegation arrives for mediating peace talks between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels.