Vietnam orders ban on popular messaging app Telegram
Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users.
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German woman arrested after mass stabbing at Hamburg train station
Police say four victims face life-threatening injuries, suggest suspect had suffered 'psychological emergency'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,185
These are the key events on day 1,185 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum
San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand's looted Prakhon Chai hoard.
US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon
Investors interpreted Trump's comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.
‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote
Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.
DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity
Kabila, accused of ‘treason’ and ‘war crimes’, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group.
US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist
Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.
Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.
Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations
A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US's nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.
A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81
The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.
FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.
Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?
A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.
Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.
‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing
More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.
US sanctions Sudan after ruling chemical weapons used during civil war
The US will cut exports to Sudan and lines of government credit after determining that banned weapons were used.
Guess who India, Pakistan and Iran are all wooing? The Taliban
No country formally recognises the Taliban. But the group's recent diplomatic overdrive shows many want it as a partner.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,184
These are the key events on day 1,184 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Florida court orders ex-Mexican security chief to pay millions to Mexico
Genaro Garcia Luna, formerly a high-ranking government official, is serving a 38-year sentence for accepting bribes.