US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China
Thailand defends last month's decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
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Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?
A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to evade the immune system.
‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State
Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission Jerusalem’.
UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin appears in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’
Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over legacy of apartheid and criticism of Israel.
Donald Trump threatens opponents with jail in Justice Department speech
US president took aim at journalists, judges, prosecutors and Biden officials in a speech calling for 'accountability'.
Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine
Finnish court sentences Russian paramilitary to life imprisonment for war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
US arrests second student, imposes ‘receivership’ on Columbia University
The Trump administration has compared student protests at the New York school to support for 'terrorist' activities.
Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender
Putin's claim comes after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a 'horrible massacre' there.
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, replacing Trudeau
The former central banker has promised to deliver 'action' as country faces hostility on trade from the United States.
Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind
India and Afghanistan reject charges, as Pakistan reveals details of operation that freed hundreds of passengers.
Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed
Prime Minister al-Sudani hails the killing of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay'i as a major blow to ISIL remnants in Iraq.
Consumer sentiment plunges as US ‘frightened’ of ‘sharply higher prices’
Deterioration in sentiment and inflation expectations are based on US President Trump's escalation of trade tensions.
Columbia expels, suspends students after government threats: What we know
Move comes after Columbia was targeted in federal funding cuts last week.
Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaul
The plan calls for a $545bn fund for infrastructure spending.
Hamas ‘ready’ to hand over Israeli captive and four bodies held in Gaza
The Palestinian group agrees to resume talks, promising to free Edan Alexander and hand over four captives' bodies.
What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?
As Zelenskyy accused Putin of preparing to reject the ceasefire, Trump deemed Putin's words 'promising but incomplete'.
Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks
Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending 'unlawful' US sanctions.