Hunter Biden set to plead guilty in US federal tax case
President's son is accused of avoiding at least $1.4m in taxes while enjoying lucrative income from business dealings.
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UK prosecutors drop charges against Harvey Weinstein
In 2022, the prosecutors had authorised two charges of indecent assault against the former Hollywood producer.
US secures release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua
The released group includes student and religious leaders who were arrested as part of crackdown under President Ortega.
UK launches probe into Ticketmaster over Oasis shows
British authorities say the official ticketing partner may have breached consumer protection laws.
Why is Tunisia’s Administrative Court at odds with its electoral authority?
Many are crying foul over electoral body's dismissal of court's ruling reinstating rivals of President Saied on ballot.
A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
How illegal gold mining is leaving a trail of destruction and threatening lives in the mineral-rich city of Kwekwe.
France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap poll, counting on far right not to block appointment.
‘Better together’: Presidents of Egypt, Turkey seek common ground in Ankara
The past few years have seen a warming of relations between the two countries, cemented by high-level visits.
Andrii Sybiha becomes Ukraine’s top diplomat amid major cabinet reshuffle
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nominee is appointed by Ukraine's parliament following the resignation of Dmytro Kuleba.
What was Netanyahu’s map and ‘plan for Gaza’ all about?
Israeli prime minister presented a plan and map that showed an annexed West Bank and Gaza under Israeli army control.
‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir killed by gunshots: Animal rights groups
The beluga whale rose to fame in 2019 after being spotted at sea wearing a harness with mounts for a camera.
Pope Francis and Indonesia imam call for unity against religious violence
Religious leaders meet at Istiqlal Mosque and sign declaration calling for 'religious harmony for the sake of humanity'.
Asteroid disintegrates safely in ‘fireball’ flash over the Philippines
The asteroid, known as 2024 RW1, is only the ninth to have been spotted before its impact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Why are UK teens the least happy in Europe?
A recent report showed UK's teenagers have grown dissatisfied with life. It calls for economic and educational reforms.
Why’s Netanyahu so insistent that Israel control the Gaza-Egypt crossing?
Several sides have accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately putting obstacles in the way
DR Congo expects first shipment of mpox vaccines to arrive on Thursday
The country hopes to start vaccinations in October but faces huge logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.
Maori in New Zealand anoint a new queen
Nga Wai hono i te po Paki was chosen during ceremonies to honour her late father, who was buried on Thursday.
At least six killed in Israeli attacks on occupied West Bank’s Tubas
Israeli forces shoot a teenager dead and kill five others in an air attack on a car in the Tubas governorate.
Trump, Harris agree on debate rules after dispute over muted microphones
ABC News confirms ground rules for first presidential debate on September 10.
Netanyahu’s border proposal threatens Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas calls for pressure on Israeli PM to stick to ceasefire plan, says stance on Philadelphi Corridor thwarts deal.