Jim Crow 2.0: As US elections near, new efforts to suppress Black votes
Georgia primary today shines a light on Draconian measures to ensure Republican victories at the ballot box.
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Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company's aircraft.
Fear, grief, anguish on Berlin’s ‘Arab Street’ as Israel levels Gaza
In a neighbourhood beloved by diaspora communities, fears rise after alleged police crackdowns on pro-Palestine rallies.
Anti-Putin paramilitaries claim incursion into Russia from Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence says anti-Putin Russian volunteer militias are not acting under orders from Kyiv.
Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?
The law creates India's first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.
Switzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of ordering crimes as a commander in Hama in February 1982, Swiss attorney general says.
European Commission to recommend EU accession talks with Bosnia
Brussels is pushing to accelerate EU expansion in Western Balkans as it eyes growing Russian and Chinese influence.
Ukrainian drones and missiles strike Russian oil refineries
Ukraine continues to target Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.
‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
Protests break out in parts of the country. Police presence beefed up. Critics of the law call its timing cynical.
Haiti’s PM tenders resignation as country descends into chaos
The unelected Ariel Henry has agreed to demands to step down as violence and looting plague the country.
Russia detains South Korean in country’s east on suspicion of spying
Baek Won-soon was detained in Vladivostok earlier this year - the latest foreign national to be imprisoned in Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 748
As the war enters its 748th day, these are the main developments.
Five key takeaways from China’s annual meeting of parliament
China is turning to 'future technologies' to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers' struggles.
Russia, NATO at odds over pope’s call for Ukraine to show ‘white flag’
Moscow said the pope's comment was 'quite understandable' while NATO said 'it's not the time to talk about surrender'.
Hungary’s Orban claims Trump said he won’t ‘give a penny’ to Ukraine
PM Viktor Orban tells Hungarian state broadcaster that Trump has a 'clear vision' after meeting former US president.
Tax reform, border funds and Israel aid: Biden releases 2025 budget request
US president's budget proposal has scant hope of passing but signals his priorities ahead of November's elections.
‘No empty words’: Muslim Canadians use Ramadan to urge Gaza action
Muslim groups say Canadian MPs won't be allowed to speak to congregants this Ramadan unless they act to end Gaza war.
‘Reject AIPAC’: US progressives join forces against pro-Israel lobby group
Left-wing organisations launch a coalition to push back against AIPAC's influence amid the US-backed war on Gaza.
EU countries endorse diluted draft rules on gig economy workers’ rights
Revised text scraps set of criteria proposed by European Commission to determine if an online company is an employer.
India conducts first flight of missile that can carry multiple warheads
Delhi has been developing its missile systems for years now, especially as its competition with China grows.