US prosecutors willing to delay Trump hush money criminal trial
Manhattan prosecutors say they will not oppose delay of up to 30 days in trial set to start March 25.
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South Korea to China: Why is East Asia producing so few babies?
The reasons are complex — the consequences more straightforward: An ageing population and deepening labour shortage.
James Crumbley, father of Michigan school attacker, guilty of manslaughter
Both parents will be sentenced on April 9, with manslaughter carrying a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.
Senegal’s top opposition leaders released from prison as elections loom
Freedom for Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye could dramatically alter the election race.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 751
As the war enters its 751st day, these are the main developments.
Australian efforts on Islamophobia flag despite Christchurch wake-up call
Five years on, there has been little reflection on the Islamophobia behind the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease
Tokyo's plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia.
What is the history of foreign interventions in Haiti?
As Haiti faces a crisis of gang violence, questions swirl about whether a multinational task force will help — or harm.
Palestinian President Abbas appoints Mohammed Mustafa as prime minister
The move comes as the Palestinian Authority faces pressure to reform from the US amid Israel's war on Gaza.
US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel elections amid Gaza war
Schumer called Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu one of several 'major obstacles' to peace in Gaza, in harshest criticism yet.
Former Trump official Steve Mnuchin puts forward plan to buy TikTok app
Amid concerns over user privacy and national security, Mnuchin told US media TikTok 'should be owned by US businesses'.
Despite problems, SpaceX hails progress after third test of Starship rocket
The rocket, key to NASA's future plans, was lost after re-entering Earth's atmosphere but hit key milestones in flight.
What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’
And how will groups deemed to meet the new criteria be sanctioned?
Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain
The bill seeks to draw a line under years of efforts to prosecute those involved in the botched secession bid.
Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage
At least 60 people died as the boat spent about a week lost at sea after leaving Libya, survivors tell rescuers.
NATO allies must do more as Ukraine runs out of ammunition: Stoltenberg
NATO's secretary-general calls on members to show the political will to offer more support for Kyiv against Russia.
Algeria: Opposition leader Karim Tabbou given six-month suspended sentence
Pro-democracy activist Karim Tabbou was sentenced to a 'suspended' six-month sentence.
Ukraine holds out despite stalled US aid, fears ‘deep advances’ by Russia
Kyiv's forces manage to largely halt a four-week advance as pro-Ukrainian Russian forces launch cross-border attacks.
EU probes Chinese site AliExpress over potentially illegal online products
The EU also sent requests for info to tech giants on their use of generative artificial intelligence.
Pakistan PM Sharif holds icebreaker meeting with opposition PTI leader
The meeting was the first sign of the PTI and Sharif's PMLN parties showing a willingness to accept their differences.