Spy-kea? Ikea France goes on trial over claims it spied on staff
Trade unions reported Ikea to French authorities back in 2012, accusing it of collecting data by fraudulent means.
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US Supreme Court to weigh reimposing Boston bomber death sentence
Justices will hear an appeal of a lower court ruling that overturned the death sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting mental health
The World Health Organization has warned the coronavirus pandemic could have a years-long effect on mental health.
Espionage trial concludes for second Canadian detained in China
Closed-door trial of Michael Kovrig finishes with a Beijing court saying it will set a date for the verdict.
UK: What is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill?
The draft law aims to hand police greater powers to control protests - a measure that has already seen riots.
Will latest push for accountability for Syria torture succeed?
Effort by Canada and Netherlands under UN Convention Against Torture will be slow but sends strong message, experts say.
Israel revokes permit of Palestinian foreign minister
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki's VIP permit was seized by Israel on his way back to occupied West Bank.
Philippine troops kill Abu Sayyaf leader, rescue hostages
Four Indonesians had been held by group notorious for kidnapping for ransom for more than a year.
Thousands more evacuate as Sydney faces deluge
Rivers burst their banks after days of torrential rain with forecasters warning of more rain to come in Australian city.
COVID’s lost learning: 70 million children face reading crisis
Analysis by the ONE campaign shows over half the world's 10-year-olds could be unable to read by the end of 2021.
COVID-19 takes spring out of Japan’s ‘hanami’ season
Blossoms are due to reach their peak in Tokyo on Monday, but authorities are urging people to avoid traditional parties.
Atlanta attacks: US senator wants deeper probe into racial motive
US legislator calls for 'deeper investigation' into deadly spa shootings that she says appear 'racially motivated'.
Nabody, 2-year-old girl from Mali, dies after Spain sea rescue
Toddler dies at hospital after being resuscitated by emergency workers following rescue from boat off Canary Islands.
Michael Kovrig goes on trial in China, as wife calls for release
Diplomats refused access to espionage trial of Canadian who has been held in detention for 833 days.
Biden admin defends response to increase in migrant arrivals
Biden administration is under pressure to respond to large number of unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum.
CAR ex-President François Bozizé takes charge of rebel alliance
Spokesman confirms ex-president agreed to become 'general coordinator' of alliance aiming to overthrow central gov't.
Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian author and women’s rights icon, dies
The famed writer, feminist and activist passed away aged 89 at Cairo hospital after suffering long illness, family says.
Iran’s Khamenei reiterates nuclear deal stance in new year speech
Supreme leader says the United States must lift all sanctions before Iran reverses its steps away from the nuclear deal.
Turkey’s new central bank boss to hold talks with bankers: Report
In first remarks after leadership overhaul, Kavcioglu said bank will keep setting policy to permanently lower inflation.
Saudi oil giant Aramco’s profits plunge nearly 45% amid pandemic
COVID-19 took heavy toll on Aramco but firm still made profit of $49bn and will pay shareholders dividends worth $75bn.