Tens of thousands of civilians and Russian-appointed officials are being moved out of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region ahead of a Ukrainian offensive, says the Russia-installed local... Read more
The commander of Russian forces in Ukraine says the situation in the southern city of Kherson is “difficult” and residents are to be evacuated. General Sergei Surovikin said Ukra... Read more
Ethiopia has ordered banks to deny foreign currencies to businesses importing non-priority goods, in an effort to shore up dwindling foreign reserves. The move effectively freezes the import... Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned “the worst is yet to come” for the world economy as war in Ukraine continues and prices spiral. In its latest assessment of the g... Read more
Ukrainian troops have retaken more territory in regions illegally annexed by Russia, with Kyiv’s forces advancing near the southern city of Kherson and consolidating gains in the east.... Read more
North Korea has fired a suspected missile over Japan, in what appears to be a deliberate escalation to get the attention of Tokyo and Washington. The ballistic missile travelled about 4,500k... Read more
A Myanmar woman has been jailed for six years by a military court for posting pictures on adult subscription site OnlyFans, amongst other platforms. Nang Mwe San, a model and a former medica... Read more
A Brazilian polygamist, Arthur Urso, who married nine wives at once to protest against monogamy has opened up on the dynamics of his marriage. According to him, it has not been easy to keep... Read more
China’s yuan has hit fresh record lows against the surging US dollar. The internationally-traded yuan fell to its lowest level since data first became available in 2011. China’s... Read more
Protesters have clashed with police officers during demonstrations outside the Iranian embassy in London. The Met Police said members of the crowd threw missiles at officers and breached pol... Read more
Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two, in an election being followed closely across Europe. Giorgia Meloni leads the far-right Brothers... Read more
The late Desmond Tutu’s daughter has been barred by the Church of England from leading a funeral because she is married to a woman. Mpho Tutu van Furth is an Anglican priest in the Dio... Read more
Donald Trump and three of his children have been hit with a fraud lawsuit after a New York investigation into their family company – the Trump Organization. It alleges that they lied... Read more
Russia must face “just punishment” over its invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the UN General Assembly in New York. In a pre-recorded video, the Ukrainian... Read more
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