Rio postpones world-famous Carnival over COVID-19
Samba schools say event cannot take place while Brazil grapples with world's second-deadliest COVID-19 outbreak.
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World in disarray: Angry exchanges at top UN meeting on COVID-19
UN chief warns he fears the worst if world handles climate the same way as the pandemic.
Florida AG calls for probe into Bloomberg funds for ex-convicts
Florida is a key swing state in the 2020 US elections and ex-convict voters could prove to be influential in the result.
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US vote threat
US tech giant says accounts were dismantled for using fake identities and other 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour'.
US executes first Black man since federal death penalty resumed
Christopher Vialva is the first Black man to be executed since the punishment resumed this year after a 17-year hiatus.
Mary Trump sues president for alleged defrauding of inheritance
Mary Trump accuses her uncle Donald and his siblings of 'rampant fraud and misconduct' to deny her inheritance.
Bahrain claims deal with Israel halted annexation
Bahrain's King Hamad says ties with Israel are a 'refined message' for peace.
Breonna Taylor decision ignites fresh outrage across US
Protests sweep US cities amid anger over a grand jury’s failure to charge police officers for Black woman's death.
Kosovo war crimes court arrests first suspect
Salih Mustafa, former senior commander of KLA, charged with murder, torture, arbitrary detention and cruel treatment.
Ethiopia: 2,000 charged over violence sparked by pop star’s death
Attorney general denies cases against Ethiopian prime minister's opponents are politically motivated.
Breonna Taylor: A timeline of events
For two months, Breonna Taylor's killing at the hands of police went largely unnoticed until George Floyd died in May.
Kremlin critic Navalny’s ‘bank accounts frozen, apartment seized’
Navalny's assets seized in August in connection with lawsuit filed by Moscow Schoolchild catering company: Spokesperson
McConnell, Republicans split with Trump on peaceful transfer
Backlash grows to Trump's non-commitment to a peaceful transition if he loses on Election Day.
Mali’s designated interim president makes first appearance
ECOWAS bloc may announce on Friday whether plan for civilian government meets criteria for easing sanctions.
Thailand parliament delays vote over constitutional reform
MPs decided to set a committee to study how to make changes as protesters demanded reforms outside the building.
Iran anticipates ‘third wave’ as COVID-19 deaths pass 25,000
Iran's health officials voice alarm over spike in infections, with the situation reportedly critical in large cities.
After France refused rescue ship to dock, refugees reach Sardinia
A six-month-old baby is among more than 100 survivors on board the Alan Kurdi rescue ship.
Fatah, Hamas say deal reached on Palestinian elections
Two biggest Palestinian factions have agreed to hold the first elections in Palestine in nearly 15 years.
US Election live news: Critics slam Trump’s power transfer dodge
Trump ignites a firestorm by not committing to a 'peaceful transfer of power' if he loses in November.
Gravity takes over as Asia stocks fall from highs, follow US drop
Comments by US Federal Reserve officials suggest recovery from pandemic-led economic shock is proving to be weak.