COVID strain first detected in India found in 53 territories: WHO
WHO also receives information the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven other territories, UN agency's update shows.
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China’s latest crackdown on crypto caused by climate concerns
Spike in power use from server farms servicing Bitcoin led to illicit coal mining, endangering lives and climate goals.
Aussie rules: Melbourne fans to get tested amid COVID scare
Melbourne Cricket Ground latest on growing list of venues where people could have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Asia, Americas look to the skies for ‘Super Flower Blood Moon’
Phenomenon occurs when a total lunar eclipse coincides with the moon being at its closest point to Earth.
New York prosecutors investigating Trump convene grand jury
The move suggests Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance may have found evidence of a crime.
Why are more Indonesian women getting involved in bomb attacks?
Women have played a more prominent role in hardline attacks in Indonesia, and analysts say it reflects ISIL's influence.
Death toll of attack in remote coca region of Peru rises to 16
Peruvian authorities blame the deadly violence on a dissident faction of Maoist rebel group Shining Path.
Nigeria devalues naira as part of path to single exchange rate
Nigeria adopted the multiple exchange-rate regime to avoid an outright devaluation of the naira.
Dutch court to rule on Shell’s climate change responsibility
A panel of judges in The Hague will rule on Wednesday in a case closely watched by oil firms and environmentalists.
George Floyd Square one year later: Grieving and hope
On the anniversary of Floyd’s murder, amid celebration, a community is still processing the pain of his death.
Will the Vienna talks salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal?
A fifth round of dialogue to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is under way in Vienna.
George Floyd’s family urges Congress to pass police reform bill
A year after Floyd's death in Minneapolis, his family presses politicians to 'work together' on police reforms.
Armenia says soldier killed in border shoot-out with Azeri forces
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence denies accusations it had fired across the border at Armenian positions.
‘Country has no future’: Iraqi protester killed at Baghdad rally
Demonstrators take to the streets after the killing of civil activist Ehab Jawad al-Wazi near his home in Karbala.
WHO expert backs follow-up coronavirus mission to China
Virologist Marion Koopmans says the trip could be helpful to gather additional information on the origins of COVID-19.
Blinken announces US plans to reopen Jerusalem consulate
After being downgraded by former President Trump, the move restores diplomatic ties with the Palestinians.
US downgrades Mexico’s air safety rating, says official
Downgrade bars Mexican carriers from adding new US flights and limits marketing agreements like code-sharing.
US consumers are feeling less confident about economy’s prospects
Americans still feel pretty good about the current state of the economy, but less so about the short-term outlook.
At least two killed as Cyclone Yaas bears down on India
Authorities seek to move more than a million people to safety as a powerful cyclone nears the east coast.
Red Black & Green New Deal: Climate agenda for Black Lives Matter
One year after the murder of George Floyd, Al Jazeera examines the intersection of racial and climate justice.