Kentucky governor signs bill limiting ‘no-knock’ police raids
New law is a response to the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by police.
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Two Dead In Florida. An American On The Run In Ukraine
Ukraine is attracting Americans who want to fight alongside far-right extremists. What happens when radicalized soldiers like Craig Lang return home?
A fair shot: World Bank, WHO urge unity in global vaccine efforts
Even after vaccinations are widespread, a small COVID outbreak anywhere can jeopardise economic gains, officials warned.
Video shows police beating Israeli politician in Jerusalem
Ofer Cassif was attending a protest against Jewish settlements in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
Volcano on Caribbean’s St Vincent erupts, spews ash and smoke
Dormant since 1979, the volcano started showing signs of activity in December, which quickly picked up this week.
US federal court to decide fate of Dakota Access Pipeline permit
The $3.8bn pipeline crosses beneath the Missouri River just north of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
Biden forms commission to study US Supreme Court reform
Issues the commission will study include adding justices to the court, something critics call 'court packing'.
Facing COVID surge, Michigan to get help but not more vaccines
The Biden administration plans to help Michigan better administer the doses already allocated to the state.
‘Stray bullet’ kills DRC protester in anti-UN rally, police say
Butembo demonstrator killed in clash between police and protesters rallying over perceived UN failure to stem massacres.
Boeing grounds dozens of 737 MAX jets due to manufacturing flaw
US carriers parked a combined 67 of the workhorse planes Friday, about a third of the MAX jets currently in service.
Among Biden’s first budget priorities: Climate, countering China
The US president's first proposed budget marks sharp changes from Donald Trump's spending priorities.
Northern Irish loyalists demand changes to Brexit border protocol
Loyalist Communities Council calls for renegotiated border protocol with EU member Ireland and end to street violence.
Amazon workers in Alabama vote against unionising
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama have voted against unionising, according to an unofficial tally.
Ecuador weighs two very different economic visions in election
Voters in Ecuador are set to choose between Andres Arauz and Guillermo Lasso in Sunday's run-off election.
Mozambique’s conflict and the question of foreign intervention
Attack on Palma has again increased pressure for more foreign military intervention, which Maputo has long resisted.
Greek journalist shot dead outside his Athens home
Two individuals on a motorbike shot Giorgos Karaivaz several times in southern Athens district of Alimos, police say.
Biden pressed to label foreign hate groups ‘terrorists’: Report
Lawmaker asks Biden to name foreign white nationalist groups 'foreign terrorist organizations' to curb threat.
Ukraine rules out offensive against Russia-backed separatists
Meanwhile, Russia says it fears resumption of full-scale war in east Ukraine and could take steps to protect civilians.
Amazon union vote, US vaccine hunters and a Martian helicopter
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Vote count tilting against unionising Alabama Amazon workers
Regardless of outcome, labour activists and leaders think Bessemer union push could inspire Amazon workers across US.