Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China's Communist Party.
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China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power
Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.
Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States?
For Trump-Putin summit about possible land swaps, Alaska is an appropriate venue, 158 years after it exchanged hands.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268
Here are the key events on day 1,268 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Serbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes
Protests started last year after deadly collapse of rail station roof, with President Vucic accused of corruption.
Air Canada has cancelled flights as a strike looms. Here’s what it means
A possible strike by flight attendants has resulted in a scheduled lockout that may affect 130,000 passengers each day.
US government in talks to take stake in Intel: Report
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump
Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to 'punch back'.
‘Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security
To mark Social Security's 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to 'defend' the programme, despite criticisms.
Air Canada plans to cancel 500 flights by Friday as cabin crew strike looms
Attendants union says there is still time to reach an agreement, as airline warns 100,000 passengers affected by Friday.
The day Israeli settlers lynched two young men in the West Bank
A mob of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians who were out among their olive groves.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 23 people as four more die from malnutrition
Several aid seekers killed in southern Gaza and several others killed in attacks on Gaza City, medical sources say.
Does anyone in Israel support the plan to escalate its offensive in Gaza?
Opposition has come from many sectors, including the security establishment.
Will Evo Morales sink the left’s hopes in Bolivia’s presidential election?
Ex-President Morales is credited with lifting millions out of poverty. But his political ambitions divide the left.
Why has the US issued a ‘terrorism’ travel alert for Mexico?
This new alert comes after months of intense pressure from US President Trump over issues like immigration and crime.
War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN
The clashes in March included murder, torture and other 'inhumane acts' that UN investigators say amount to war crimes.
Deadly wildfires sweep across southern Europe as heatwave fuels destruction
Blazes force evacuations and test firefighters in Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
Russia pounds Ukraine, boosts army as world braces for Putin-Trump talks
Ukraine has publicly rejected any land concession deal with Russia, but some reports suggest it may be open to it.
What are H-1B visas and how might the Trump administration change them?
Trump plans H-1B visa rule changes, focusing on higher wages, potentially disadvantaging early-career foreign workers.
Cholera kills 40 as Sudan faces worst outbreak in years, says MSF
MSF says displacement, war and rain driving deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan as infections continue to mount.