Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering massive protests
The measure, described as authoritarian and Russian inspired, was approved despite warnings from the EU and the US.
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Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
Munro was renowned for her short stories, which focussed on the frailties of the human condition.
At least two killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes
Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France's adoption of controversial electoral reforms.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811
As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.
Evacuation orders issued as wildfire grows near Canada’s Alberta oil patch
Authorities say firefighters are facing a 'challenging day' as huge blaze nears Fort McMurray in the Alberta tar sands.
Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war
The US president said China's financial support for its businesses was 'cheating' and not competition.
Key takeaways as Cohen faces more questioning on day 17 of Trump’s trial
Former Trump lawyer faces cross-examination in New York after accusing ex-president of taking part in hush-money scheme.
More than half a million Palestinians flee as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
UN says more half a million people displaced in recent days as Israeli troops press assaults in north and south Gaza.
German court fines far-right figure Bjorn Hocke for using Nazi slogan
Hocke was fined for using a Nazi motto - illegal in modern-day Germany - during a campaign rally in 2021.
In Mexico’s election, candidates grapple with the search for the missing
With voters set to choose a new president, the families of the disappeared reflect on the legacy of Lopez Obrador.
At least 8 people dead as bus carrying farmworkers crashes in Florida
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.
Gunmen kill two guards, free inmate in France prison van attack
Justice minister says two wounded prison guards in critical condition after van ambushed while transporting prisoner.
Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war
Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country's independence day 'completely inappropriate' and hurtful.
Michael Cohen resumes testimony in Trump hush-money trial
Trump's former lawyer set to face tough cross-examination after testifying ex-president took part in hush money scheme.
Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals rage
The film industry is on edge as the Israel-Palestine conflict and Me Too accusations cast shadows on the red carpet.
Thousands protest after Georgia Parliament passes ‘foreign agents’ bill
The bill requires organisations receiving more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents.
Did the UN really say Israel has killed fewer people in Gaza?
Changes in how the UN calculates Gaza's casualties have been cited as evidence of bias. They aren't.
Tunisian police arrest lawyer in new raid on bar association headquarters
Arrest of Mahdi Zagrouba comes two days after detention of another lawyer and two journalists.
Boeing’s jets turn 70: A timeline of highs, lows and turbulence
Boeing, founded in 1916, has experienced good times and bad during its more than 100 years in the air.
EU signs off on sweeping migration overhaul ahead of elections
New Pact on Migration and Asylum approval comes as EU prepares to hold elections in which migration could be pivotal.