Nationwide strike for better pay brings Greece to standstill
Public and private workers stage a 24-hour walkout for a full return of collective bargaining rights.
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Rescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Rescuers comb through rubble at Dominican nightclub as death toll rises above 100, including prominent local figures.
US freezes funds for Cornell, Northwestern after pro-Palestinian protests
The White House says Cornell University's $1bn and Northwestern University's $790m in federal funding have been blocked.
Know their Names: The Gaza Red Crescent paramedics Israel attacked
On March 23, Israeli forces killed a group of Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah, Gaza. Here are their stories.
DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup
Move coincides with DRC's drive to sign minerals deal with US in exchange for security in war with Rwanda-backed rebels.
At least 66 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Among the dead are provincial Governor Nelsy Cruz and former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, as dozens are wounded.
Israel shuts down UNRWA-affiliated schools in occupied East Jerusalem
Critics say children are to be moved to schools teaching Israeli curriculum, which could ‘erase’ Palestinian identity.
UN chief says Palestinians in Gaza in ‘death loop’, demands end to blockade
Antonio Guterres has rejected Israel's bid to control aid deliveries, calls Gaza a 'killing field' as blockade persists.
A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’
Top US trade official suggests Beijing has not sought talks with Washington as deadline for additional tariffs looms.
Tehran sceptical ahead of upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks
Facing ‘wall of mistrust’ and ‘doubting sincerity’, officials suspect US really wants to end Iran's influence in region.
Under Trump, US Justice Department ends cryptocurrency investigations
The Justice Department says it will instead pursue cartels and criminal networks that use digital currencies.
Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy says
President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is demanding a response from Beijing after Chinese fighters found in the Donetsk region.
Germany halts UN refugee resettlement programme
The next German government, likely to be led by the centre-right CDU, is expected to be tougher on migration.
Are Iran and the US having ‘direct’ talks on the nuclear file?
Iran's foreign minister confirms indirect talks with the US via Oman, questions sincerity of Washington's approach.
Ukraine detains suspected Russian assassin
Indictment comes amid an uptick in targeted attacks on Ukrainian officials and public figures.
Has the dire wolf come back to life? Here is what we know
Their DNA is very close to that of the grey wolf. Here is all we know about Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, the pups.
Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract
Report comes as US uses claims of Chinese meddling to push for control over strategic waterway.
Penguins, vaccines: Can negotiations save Trump’s oddest tariff targets?
Barely inhabited islands, countries the US enjoys a trade surplus with, and a tariff formula that isn't about tariffs.
‘Fight to the end’: Are the US and China rushing into a trade war?
China seems prepared for a showdown even as other countries scramble to re-negotiate new tariffs with Washington.
Russian and US crew blasts off in Soyuz rocket bound for ISS
The spacecraft with two Russian and one American astronaut took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.