Who are the protesters demanding an end to job quotas in Bangladesh?
Experts say lack of jobs for university graduates driving unrest in the South Asian country.
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Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed Apex sells for record $44.6m
Sotheby’s sells fossil to anonymous American bidder, smashing prior auction record of $31.8m for tyrannosaurus rex Stan.
US military shuts down problematic Gaza aid pier, shifts to Israeli port
After operating for fewer than 25 days, the US military's multimillion-dollar Gaza aid pier will be dismantled.
Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown
Rallies demanding an end to a quota system that reserves government jobs for specific groups have turned violent.
Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports
Reports come as Congressman Adam Schiff became the most prominent Democrat to publicly urge Biden to step aside.
JD Vance hails Trump, outlines populist vision as he accepts VP spot
Vice presidential candidate criticises Biden on support for free trade and overseas wars.
China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has 'compromised atmosphere' for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 874
As the war enters its 874th day, these are the main developments.
Why did Republican Donald Trump choose JD Vance as his vice president?
Experts say Vance will likely not persuade swing-state voters, but he will energise Trump's far-right base of support.
Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels Las Vegas campaign event
White House says the US president has 'mild symptoms' and will self-isolate at his home in Delaware.
Wall Street Journal in press freedom row over dismissal of union leader
Selina Cheng says she was fired for taking up a leadership role with the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
US special counsel appeals dismissal of Trump’s secret documents case
Former president and Republican 2024 nominee is accused of mishandling classified government files at his Florida home.
UN chief slams Israel for dooming prospects for two-state solution
Antonio Guterres says recent developments in West Bank are 'driving a stake through the heart' of a two-state solution.
Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments
Even as many chip stocks were hammered, companies with chip manufacturing operations in the US gained.
Top Democrat Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 election race
A new poll also finds nearly two-thirds of US Democrats believe Biden should allow the party to pick a new candidate.
King’s Speech charts out new UK government’s priorities
New Labour government says it is prioritising reviving the economy, acute housing shortage and a cost-of-living crisis.
Libya, Tunisia urge Europe to increase aid to help tackle migration crisis
North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants.
Italy watchdog investigates Armani, Dior after worker exploitation probes
Antitrust authority carried out searches on Tuesday at the companies of the Armani and Dior groups.
Is a serial killer behind Kenya’s dismembered bodies?
While police claim a suspect confessed to killing 42 women, a watchdog investigates possible police links to the bodies.
Bangladesh students defy orders, occupy universities as tensions spiral
Students and police are locked in a tense standoff on campuses across the country with neither backing down.