How drag queen readings became a target for England’s far-right
In footage shared online, anti-vaxxer Michael Chaves is seen berating parents — some of whom…
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Brazil’s environment chief approved paving Amazon highway against own agency’s warnings
Last week, Eduardo Bim, president of environmental agency IBAMA, authorized Brazil’s federal government to begin…
Beirut’s port blast two years on: An open wound festers as authorities try to close the case
It was 6:07 pm. Thousands of lives were upended and the Lebanese capital — no…
Pelosi says US will ‘not abandon’ Taiwan as China begins military drills
China responded to Pelosi’s trip launching military exercises, which China’s Ministry of Defense said began…
Analysis: ‘Slap in the face’: Biden’s fist bump with MBS fails to move the OPEC needle significantly
With gasoline prices near record highs and inflation fears mounting, Biden visited OPEC kingpin Saudi…
French government orders laser weapon prototype for Paris Olympics
The latest, yet less glamorous addition to its Olympic arsenal is a laser weapon system…
Pakistan election agency rules former PM Khan’s party got illegal funds
The decision could lead to a ban on Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party,…
Israel’s Prime Minister makes rare allusion to country’s nuclear weapons arsenal
Speaking at an event to mark a change of leadership at the country’s Atomic Energy…
Nigerian street vendor killed in broad daylight in Italy, sparking national outrage
Alika Ogorchukwu, 39, was chased, hit with his own crutch and then beaten “to death…
This East African nation is known for stability. But drought and rising prices are fuelling insecurity
The pestilence of Covid is still in the dust-choked air, the ground is baked by…
What’s behind Iraq’s explosive political crisis?
In a show of strength, supporters of Shiite cleric Sadr last week twice stormed Baghdad’s…
UN brigade in Congo opened fire at border post, killing two
The incident at the Congo – Uganda border post in Kasindi in the restive eastern…
Kosovo starts issuing extra documents to Serbian citizens as protesters block roads
Fourteen years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, some 50,000 Serbs in the north still…
‘Win hearts and minds’ in Taiwan and Hong Kong, Xi urges Communist Party
Xi’s demand, made over the weekend in a meeting attended by top Chinese officials, was…
Fidel Ramos, former Philippine leader who helped oust Marcos, dies at 94
Ramos became a hero to many for defecting from Marcos’ government, where he led the…
Photos: England wins Euro 2022 over Germany
England celebrates their victory during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and…
Prince Charles disputes report he brokered £1 million donation from Bin Ladens for his charity
The Sunday Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that Prince Charles accepted the donation from Bakr…
‘Appalling’ videos alleged to show Russian soldiers castrating a Ukrainian soldier
The three videos appear to show a soldier wearing what look like yellow and blue…
Mykolaiv in Ukraine hit with heavy shelling as Putin makes ‘lightning speed’ threats
Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych said cluster munitions were blowing out windows and destroying balconies. “Mykolaiv…
Iran flash flooding and mudslides leave at least 69 people dead
Nezhad Jahani, a senior official at the organization, said at least 45 people are still…
