Brazil hits 5 million COVID-19 cases, as experts fear second wave
Death toll nears 150,000 while experts warn that Brazilians are now ignoring social distancing precautions.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he ended ‘Car Wash’ corruption probe
Under the so-called 'Car Wash' operation dozens of company executives and politicians were jailed for taking bribes.
Trump says US troops in Afghanistan should be ‘home by Christmas’
Trump, who is seeking re-election next month, has made troops' pullout from the cornerstone of his foreign policy.
‘Tough and pointed’: Analysts say Harris got the better of Pence
Harris presses her case Trump has bungled the presidency, forcing Pence to go on the defensive.
US VP debate analysis: Sharp contrasts in policy, personality
Mike Pence and Kamala Harris approached their debate very differently - and it showed.
5 takeaways from the Pence-Harris US vice-presidential debate
In the only meeting between the Trump, Biden running mates, there was less tension, but it was not less consequential.
Rohingya living in ‘open prison’ in Myanmar: Human Rights Watch
Report says 130,000 Rohingya live under 'squalid, abusive' conditions; calls for an end to their 'abitrary detention'.
US warns China against Taiwan attack, stresses US ‘ambiguity’
Senior official warns amphibious landings are difficult, but also repeats US calls for Taiwan to boost defence spending.
One stillbirth every 16 seconds, and COVID-19 could make it worse
UN report finds almost two million babies are stillborn every year, often through the absence of basic antenatal care.
Policy failures left people woefully vulnerable to COVID: Oxfam
Failure to spend on health, tax the rich, and ensure worker’s rights has left people out in the cold, Oxfam chief says.
Pence, Harris address racism, Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate
In stark contrast to presidential debate, the VP candidates addressed a range of issues, and kept dialogue civil.
Facebook to remove ‘militarised’ calls for US poll watchers
Republicans have mobilised thousands to watch polls, with Donald Trump Jr calling for an 'army' for election security.
Turkey’s lira hits an all-time low – again
Geopolitical concerns see lira depreciate to yet another record low against the US dollar, extends year loss to 24%.
Google and Oracle face off in US Supreme Court
One justice down after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, court considers whether to bend Oracle's copyright suit.
Two ISIL ‘Beatles’ charged with felonies to appear in US court
The two former fighters are indicted on multiple charges related to the hostage-taking and deaths of four Americans.
In Pictures: The day Golden Dawn was convicted
In landmark verdict, court says neo-Nazi group that once was in Greek parliament was operating as criminal organisation.
Syria chemical attacks: Case filed in German court names al-Assad
Rights groups file case seeking action against individuals for their alleged role in deadly chemical attacks.
Trump fails to block tax return subpoena, will appeal decision
The president had argued that the subpoena for his tax returns was overly broad and politically motivated.
‘Historic verdict’: Celebrations as Greece convicts Golden Dawn
Activists and experts welcome landmark move to criminalise group as positive first step against European fascism.
Turkey’s Erdogan arrives in Qatar for talks with Sheikh Tamim
Turkish leader was welcomed upon his arrival by senior delegation headed by Qatar's defence minister.