US sanctions two Iranian officials for ‘gross rights violations’
Biden administration move bars two members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from entering the US.
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Texas governor blames Biden for migrant ‘surge’ at border
Greg Abbott says there is a 'crisis' on the US-Mexico border caused by the Biden administration's new border policies.
Egypt jails alleged paedophile caught on CCTV after online fury
Egyptian police arrest man caught on camera assaulting a young girl as video catches fire on social media.
One in three women endure violence worldwide: WHO
Report also shows 25 percent of women globally are subject to sexual or physical abuse by an intimate partner.
Street battles in Greece after march against police violence
Police and youth clash at Athens protest against police brutality after video showed a police officer beating a man.
Jury selection starts for trial of ex-cop in George Floyd’s death
Defence strikes first juror from pool after she said the actions of the former police officer on trial were 'not fair'.
TV presenter Piers Morgan leaves ITV after Meghan Markle comments
United Kingdom's media regulator launched a probe after receiving 41,015 complaints about Morgan's comments on Monday.
Boeing orders in the black for the first time in 15 months
The company reported 82 new orders for commercial aeroplanes and 51 cancellations for a net gain of 31.
India summons British envoy over criticism of farm laws
India's foreign minister accuses UK parliamentarians discussing farm protests of interfering in its internal affairs.
Ivory Coast: Ouattara’s party wins majority in parliament vote
President Alassane Ouattara's RHDP won 137 of 254 contested seats, compared to 91 for opposition parties, results show.
Not working: More US moms dropped out in remote-school states
Nationally, the gender gap grew most and was statistically significant in states where education was largely remote.
Planetary pact: China and Russia to launch lunar space station
Beijing and Moscow to develop experimental research facilities on the moon's surface.
Alleged January 6 rioter stays jailed, Oath Keeper released
Q Shaman Jacob Chansley claims his faith 'precludes' him from taking COVID vaccine, but judge denies release.
UK to return $5.8m to Nigeria from politician’s stolen assets
Nigeria says funds recovered from ex-Delta state Governor James Ibori to be used to help complete infrastructure works.
Bobi Wine calls Ugandans to ‘rise up’ peacefully against Museveni
Opposition leader claims he won disputed presidential vote and lists demands, including release of political prisoners.
BAFTA ‘levelling the playing field’ after diversity outcry
More than half of the 24 nominees are actors of colour - a huge change from last year's all-white contenders list.
Is unrest in Senegal at risk of escalating?
Senegal has seen days of violence sparked by the arrest of popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
Mexico on the verge of passing landmark cannabis bill
People 18 years and older and with a permit, would be able to grow, carry or consume cannabis and its derivatives.
US daily COVID-19 death toll below 1,000 for first time in months
The US is the worst-affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 29 million infections and 525,000 deaths.
China launches ‘virus passport’
The digital certificate is aimed at boosting international travel, but it has sparked privacy concerns.