Musk’s antics turn Tesla owners, new buyers against it

Musk’s behaviour has been putting off potential buyers, perturbing some Tesla owners even before recent spate of events.

Japanese man detained in Myanmar, government spokesman says

Man in his 20s reportedly detained after filming a demonstration on July 30.

Japan’s cats and dogs get wearable fans to beat scorching heat

Tokyo clothing maker rolls out battery-operated fan for pets suffering through Japan's blistering summer weather.

Myanmar’s military government extends state of emergency

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing quoted stressing need to strengthen 'genuine' and 'disciplined' democratic system.

New Zealand fully reopens borders, marking end of COVID controls

The South Pacific country began easing its tough border regime in February.

Senegal elects parliament in test for ruling party’s influence

Opposition hopes vote will force coalition with President Macky Sall and curb any ambitions he may hold for third term.

Iraq protesters occupying parliament say no plans to leave

Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr spend night in parliament in protest against efforts by his rivals to form a government.

Photos: Yemen’s honey production a victim of war, climate crisis

Years of a catastrophic war since 2014 and climate change take the buzz out of what used to be a lucrative business.

‘Ready for rescue’: Saving refugee lives in the Mediterranean Sea

On board a Doctors Without Borders search and rescue ship along one of the world’s deadliest migration routes.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces evacuation of Donetsk region

President Zelenskyy says logistics and support operations were being handled by the authorities.

Lazarus Chakwera: Malawi’s fight against food insecurity

The Malawian president discusses his country's food scarcity and foreign aid dependency.

Elon Musk files countersuit against Twitter over $44bn deal

The Tesla boss says the purchase deal is null as Twitter misled him regarding its tally of fake and spam accounts.

Myanmar used Russian-made aircraft in civilian attacks: Report

Myanmar Witness says open source investigation shows Yak-130 fired unguided rockets and cannon on populated areas.

North Korea reports no new ‘fever’ cases for first time since May

The case count has dropped sharply in recent days and Pyongyang has held mass events where many people were unmasked.

US House passes bill banning certain assault rifles

Democrats say bill 'crucial' to tackling gun violence, but it is unlikely to secure Senate support needed to become law.

Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox deaths outside Africa

About 70 percent of cases in the outbreak that began in May have been found in Europe and 25 percent in the Americas.

Red Cross seeks access to site of deadly attack on Ukrainian POWs

Russia and Ukraine trade accusations after dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in Russian-occupied Donetsk.

Defiance in Myanmar even as executions prompt fears for detained

More than 70 political prisoners are on death row and analysts fear a desperate military regime could step up killings.

Some Asia economies need rapid rate hikes to cool inflation: IMF

IMF director for Asia and Pacific says rapid increases needed to prevent “upward spiral” in inflation.

Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital

Opposition groups say at least one person was killed in clashes with police after plan for peaceful rally was blocked.

Russia’s gas cuts throw fuel on Asia’s energy security woes

Analysts say disruptions to Nord Stream 1 pipeline could accelerate move away from liquified natural gas in the region.

Venezuela and Colombia agree to re-establish diplomatic ties

Countries will name ambassadors when Colombia's president-elect Gustavo Petro takes office next month, officials say.

Levin v Stevens: AIPAC targets prominent Jewish-American lawmaker

Andy Levin says authenticity and broad coalition can beat pro-Israel lobby group's election spending for his opponent.

Meta sees first ever quarterly drop, misses estimates

Recession fears and competitive pressures are weighing on the digital ads sales of the social media giant.

UK adviser warns of nuclear war risk amid communication breakdown

Stephen Lovegrove says backdoor channels that kept world safe during the Cold War have disintegrated.

Kim Jong Un says N Korea ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear deterrent

North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark 'Victory Day', the Korean War armistice.

Samsung Electronics reports 12 percent profit rise in Q2

South Korean tech giant reports record quarterly profit for key semiconductor business.

US offers Russia ‘substantial’ deal for release of Griner, Whelan

Reports indicate that such an exchange could free Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner in exchange for Russian arms dealer.

Suspect in Chicago July 4 shooting indicted on 117 felonies

Robert E Crimo III indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 of attempted murder and 48 of aggravated battery.

China seeking to infiltrate US Fed, senior Republican claims

Ohio Senator Rob Portman says Chinese authorities detained Fed employee in Shanghai and copied their contact details.

Asia goes nuclear as climate, Ukraine banish memory of Fukushima

China, Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan are betting on nuclear power amid climate crisis, energy security fears.

Should artificial intelligence be regulated?

Ethicists say governments must step in to protect the public from problems of AI tech.

China’s Wuhan shuts businesses, transport over 4 COVID cases

Nearly 1 million residents affected by new restrictions in city where the pandemic first emerged.

Large earthquake hits Philippines’s Luzon island, rattling Manila

Shallow quake was measured at above 7 magnitude and shattered windows at the epicentre in Abra province.

Warning of ecological disaster over Malaysia forest plantations

Critics say clearance of vast tracts of natural growth forest has destroyed crucial habitats in biodiversity hotspot.

China’s Alibaba eyes dual primary listing in Hong Kong

Move would see Alibaba become the first large company with primary listings in both New York and Hong Kong.

ASEAN ‘troubled’ over Myanmar military’s execution of opponents

Cambodia, the current chair of the regional grouping, says timing of the hangings 'highly reprehensible'.

Japan executes man over 2008 stabbing rampage

Tomohiro Kato was convicted of killing seven people in an attack on Tokyo's popular Akihabara district.

South Korea’s economy beats growth forecasts

Asia's fourth-largest economy grew 2.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter.

North Ireland peacemaker David Trimble dies at 77

Trimble won the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in the Good Friday Agreement, which ended 30 years of conflict.

US firefighters begin to slow huge California wildfire

Officials say Oak Fire, the most destructive blaze so far this fire season in California, is 10 percent contained.

Sixth boy charged in 1989 Central Park jogger case is exonerated

New York judge says Steven Lopez's guilty plea on charge related to notorious case was involuntary and unconstitutional.

Philippines’ Marcos sets out big plans but offers little detail

Analysts say the president's first state of the nation address plans lacks details and has notable omissions.

The Kyiv museum staff who stayed to protect cherished artefacts

Cultural heritage workers are safeguarding valuable artefacts as well as those signifying Ukrainian statehood.

How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires

The searing heat is part of a global pattern of rising temperatures, attributed by scientists to human activity.

State of emergency, evacuations after ‘explosive’ California fire

Drought and high temperatures have led to increasingly dangerous wildfires in the western US in recent years.

Photos: What Tunisian protesters want

People are demonstrating against a referendum to be held on Monday on a new constitution that they reject as illegal.

Canada’s restrictive visa policies casting a shadow over IAC 2022

Delegates from the Global South struggle to secure visas to attend the 2022 International Aids Conference in Montreal.

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on occupied West Bank

Muhamad Azizi and Abdul Rahman Sobh were killed by the Israeli forces during an overnight raid on Nablus.

Gaddafi’s widow appeals Malta court ruling to send funds to Libya

Safiya Ferkash says Malta lacks jurisdiction over the funds deposited by her late son Mutassim Gaddafi.

Tunisia: The referendum and the ramifications for the media

Tunisians have regularly voiced dissent in the Arab world but a constitutional change threatens that freedom.

Draghi’s fall is a win for Putin – and for the Italian far right

Italy’s progressive forces will need to change path to counter the rise of right-wing populism.

Haitian children who escaped gang violence take shelter in school

The children are from the town of Cite Soleil, where gang violence has killed hundreds of people and damaged homes.

Protesters in Pakistan slam ‘theft’ of ex-PM Imran Khan’s mandate

Khan's party loses key vote in Punjab assembly despite winning a by-election there in a landslide earlier this week.

What’s the cost of Europe’s extreme heat?

Record-breaking temperatures and ferocious wildfires take their toll on much of Western Europe.

Thailand PM Prayuth survives fourth confidence vote

Former army chief survives days of questioning to guarantee his place as prime minister until his term ends in March.

Police arrest leading gay activist in crackdown on Tunisia rally

Young people join anti-Saied demonstrations amid growing anger at president's proposed new constitution.

5 key takeaways from the eighth January 6 committee hearing

Panel says Donald Trump 'refused to act' to rein in the mob of his supporters as they stormed the US Capitol.

ICJ to rule on Myanmar objections to Rohingya genocide case

If the objections are dismissed, the court can begin to discuss the evidence for the alleged atrocities.

Japan’s inflation stays above central bank target for 3rd month

Bank of Japan is keeping ultra-low interest rates in place even as global peers tighten policy to cool rising prices.

Military raids Sri Lanka protest camps, leaders arrested

Protesters accuse soldiers of 'brutal' assaults, as security forces descend on sites in early hours of Friday morning.

At least 18 dead in Brazilian police raid on Rio favelas

State public defender's office says 'there are signs of major human rights violations' in raid on Complexo do Alemao.

US reports first polio case in nearly a decade

Person who tested positive in New York state no longer contagious, but investigators are checking if others exposed.

An An, world’s oldest male panda in captivity, dies at 35

The giant panda was a gift from the Chinese government to Hong Kong in 1999, and was kept at a theme park.

Ukraine quagmire prompting China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief

Bill Burns says Beijing likely to reconsider timing of any invasion amid Russia's 'unsettling' war on Ukraine.

Questions over Sydney sprawl as Australia cleans up after floods

Experts say city's expansion has put more people at risk because homes are being built on flood-prone land.

Asia’s economic growth outlook slashed on China, Ukraine fears

Asian Development Bank forecasts region's developing economies to grow 4.6 percent in 2022 amid worsening conditions.

Ukraine’s first lady makes impassioned plea for more US arms

Olena Zelenska appeals to US Congress for air defence systems as Ukraine faces onslaught of Russian strikes.

Trump-backed election denier wins Maryland GOP governor primary

Democrats hope nomination of Dan Cox, whom they describe as 'too extreme', will help them in Democratic-leaning state.

Australians urged to work from home as COVID hospital cases surge

Authorities look for ways to reduce strain on health system, after more than 300,000 cases reported in last seven days.

Can independent media in the Philippines survive?

Filipino journalists fear continued crackdown against domestic media outlets.

China’s coal plant approvals up despite climate goals: Greenpeace

Surge in coal power construction comes despite pledge to bring emissions to a peak by 2030.

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks

Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight 'terrorist' organisations without any support.

Contempt of Congress trial for former Trump adviser Bannon begins

Prosecutors say Steve Bannon deliberately defied Congress; defence lawyers argue he was negotiating with Jan 6 panel.

Mississippi abortion clinic drops challenge to ban after sale

Mississippi is one of several US states with a trigger law that went into effect after the Supreme Court's June ruling.

New sexual harassment bill edges closer to law in Malaysia

The new bill will expand the legal options for survivors by creating a special tribunal, held behind closed doors.

Malaysia seizes elephant tusks, pangolin scales in major bust

Officials say that the $18m seizure of tusks, skulls, horns and scales is their biggest to date.

Texas state police will investigate response to Uvalde massacre

Texas state police form 'internal committee' to probe officers' handling of attack amid widespread criticism and anger.

US lawmakers denounce blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs by Israel

Democrats urge Biden administration to reject labelling of six Palestinian rights organisations as 'terrorist' groups.

Judge blocks enforcement of pre-Roe abortion ban in West Virginia

Judge's ruling opens the door for abortion services to resume in US state in aftermath of overturning of Roe v Wade.

North Korea says nearing end of COVID crisis

Isolated North's claim comes as Asian neighbours are battling a new wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants.

In Japan, push to shatter glass ceiling spurs hope, doubts

Large Japanese firms will from next year be required to disclose wage differences between male and female workers.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan calls for early polls after Punjab victory

The Punjab state assembly vote is being seen as bellwether for national election that must be held by October next year.

Slain Honduran activist’s daughter seeks criminal probe

Berta Cáceres's daughter has alleged that Dutch state-run bank ignored signs of embezzlement, violating laws.

Sri Lanka’s acting president declares emergency

Ranil Wickremesinghe cites need to uphold public order and security amid widespread social unrest.

Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region

Small island nations call for more action on climate change while pledging unity amid growing geopolitical competition.

Photos: Wildfires rage as parts of Europe battle record heatwave

Wildfires in southwest France and Spain force thousands to be evacuated as blistering temperatures put region on alert.

Cargo plane carrying hazardous material crashes in Greece

Locals report hearing explosions for two hours after crash that kills all eight crew members on board, officials say.

France in Focus: Are civil liberties under threat?

The fourth in a four-part series examining France’s struggle to live up to its founding ideals.

The black-opal hunters of outback Australia

For miners in Lightning Ridge, the search for one of the world’s most coveted gems is as alluring as the stone itself.

Head of top German art fair resigns in anti-Semitism row

Sabine Schormann leaves her post at Documenta after an exhibit featuring anti-Semitic elements prompted an outcry.

Ameri-coup: A brief history of US misdeeds

On John Bolton's admission that he 'helped plan coups d’état' and the US’s casual approach to upending nations.

Israel launches air raid on Gaza after rockets fired

The missile attacks came after US President Joe Biden left Israel to travel to Saudi Arabia.

‘Hope has a place’: Thailand moves forward on civil unions

Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same sex partnerships, with gay marriage also on table.

Mexico arrests drug lord Caro Quintero, US calls for extradition

Caro Quintero was previously jailed for the murder of a US anti-drugs agent, and was on the FBI's 10 'Most Wanted' list.

Rivals to succeed Johnson as UK PM clash over tax in TV debate

Next debate set for Sunday as ruling party looks to choose two candidates to put to a final vote by party members.

Palestinians expect little as Biden travels to occupied West Bank

US President Joe Biden is set to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the latest leg of his Middle East tour.

Papua New Guinea police accused of killing woman at polls

Young mother shot at polling station while holding her one-year-old son, according to reports.

The divisive legacy of Sri Lanka’s Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Gotabaya Rajapaksa's exit ends the clan's rule after more than 20 years as the nation battles its worst economic crisis.

China willing to ‘recalibrate’ strained Australia ties, FM says

Wang Yi says Australia should “correct” its understanding of China for relations to "set sail again".

China’s economy grows at slowest pace since start of pandemic

Second quarter expansion of 0.4 percent is the weakest performance since the initial coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan.

G20 finance leaders meet in Bali as Ukraine, inflation top agenda

Host Indonesia hopes meeting can serve as forum for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

In Pacific islands, US’ diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect

Small Pacific island nations are gaining attention amid US-China rivalry after years of being overlooked.

What will the James Webb telescope find out about the universe?

Astronomers are using the device to peer further into the depths of space and time.

Grandma Wong, fixture of Hong Kong protests, jailed for 8 months

The veteran activist served two short terms in prison in July 2021 and in April this year.

New York City defends ad on how to survive nuclear attack

City officials defended the ad, saying the timing is not related to heightened tensions with Russia.

Mass grave, remains of 8,000 Nazi war victims found in Poland

Discovery of about 15.8 tonnes of human ashes means that the remains of at least 8,000 people were in the mass grave.

Meeting with Shireen Abu Akleh’s family not on Biden’s schedule

US president appears to rebuff meeting with slain journalist's family during visit to Israel and occupied West Bank.

China issues heat warnings as temperatures top 40C

More than 70 cities warn residents of rising temperatures as China is hit by latest round of adverse weather.

US announces major Pacific push, embassies in Tonga, Kiribati

Vice President Kamala Harris announces new initiatives in region in unprecedented address to regional summit.

S Korean central bank unveils half-point hike to cool inflation

Hike comes as inflation in Asia's fourth-largest economy is running at its fastest pace in 24 years.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow’s forces building near Sloviansk

Donetsk governor reports a significant buildup of Moscow forces as the region readies for massive Russian offensive.

Sri Lanka president flees country amid political, economic crisis

Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his wife flew to the Maldives on a military plane early on Wednesday morning.

Five key takeaways from seventh January 6 US Capitol riot hearing

Tuesday's wide-ranging hearing attempted to link former President Donald Trump to far-right groups that stormed Capitol.

UN expected to extend Syria aid for six months

The operation to deliver food, medicine and shelter to northwestern Syria began in 2014, but has long been contentious.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Iran to send Moscow armed drones

The US says it has information that Moscow is turning to Tehran for military aid to use in the war with Ukraine.

Ukraine summons Canadian envoy over turbine return to Germany

Ukraine's president says return of repaired turbine for Nord Stream 1 pipeline maintenance 'absolutely unacceptable'.

Biden unveils first image from James Webb Space Telescope

Image from world's largest and most powerful space telescope shows 'deepest view of universe to date', NASA says.

US still seeks ex-Palestinian prisoner’s extradition from Jordan

Biden administration wants to extradite Ahlam al-Tamimi to face charges in US for 2001 Jerusalem pizzeria attack.

Moscow to intensify fight as Zelenskyy laments Russian firepower

Military experts say Russia is using artillery barrages to pave way for a renewed push for territory by ground forces.

Macau closes casinos for first time in two years over COVID

Chinese territory and other cities on mainland impose strict curbs to stamp out an Omicron-fuelled outbreak of the virus

Uber lobbied politicians, broke laws in global push: reports

Company received assistance from politicians including French President Emmanuel Macron, according to news reports.

Pacific islands summit begins amid US-China battle for influence

Key summit comes as region grapples with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and US-China rivalry.

Monkeypox: Is enough being done to stop its global spread?

Viral disease is spreading among men who have sex with men.

Russia-Ukraine live news: No ‘pause’ in Moscow’s attacks

Ukraine's president says Moscow's forces launched 34 airstrikes on his country in the past 24 hours.

Yosemite fire grows as crews try to protect iconic giant sequoias

A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park more than doubled in size in a day.

Photos: All that happened in Sri Lanka on big day of protests

On island's most chaotic day in months amid economic crisis, protesters storm president's residence and torch PM's home.

US: murder of Jayland Walker was indeed ‘routine’ police practice

Two years after the police murder of George Floyd, racialised police brutality is still tragically ordinary in America.

How much could it cost to rebuild Ukraine?

Western leaders and the private sector met to discuss how to rebuild Ukraine, even as the war with Russia continues.

Sri Lanka protesters storm President’s House, demand resignation

Thousands break police barricades and storm president's house in one of the largest anti-government marches this year.

Senegal’s female gladiators

Wrestling against gender inequality.

‘Like time had stopped’: Japan grapples with Shinzo Abe’s loss

The former prime minister's body returns to capital Tokyo as a shocked nation comes to terms with his assassination.

Ukraine-Russia live news: UK says Moscow planning more offensives

British military intelligence says Russia is moving reserve forces from across the country for future offensives.

Mosul schoolchildren still left behind, five years after ISIL

With overcrowded schools and underpaid teachers, Iraq has been unable to rebuild Mosul's education system post-ISIL.

Two test positive in Ghana for highly infectious Marburg virus

Symptoms for Marburg, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, include diarrhoea, fever, nausea and vomiting.

New Zealand central bank warns NAB unit on money laundering

Reserve Bank of New Zealand says bank did not report accurate locations for 50,000 transactions between 2018 and 2020.

Myanmar refugees in Thailand endure resettlement wait

Refugees who fled a military crackdown in Myanmar face a precarious situation in Thailand as they wait for resettlement.

Ukraine-Russia live news: Donetsk locals brace for more attacks

Shelling continues in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk as Russian President Putin says Moscow has barely started.

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals sex trafficking conviction and sentence

Maxwell, who a judge said played 'instrumental' role in abuse of girls by Jeffrey Epstein, got 20-year sentence in June.

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Former US police officer, convicted last year of murdering Floyd in Minneapolis, will serve sentence in federal prison.

Russia’s Lavrov at G20 summit set to be dominated by Ukraine war

Bali meeting will see first face-to-face meeting between Russia's top diplomat and some of Moscow's biggest critics.

Hong Kong suspends COVID flight bans that fuelled expat exodus

Restrictions eased as authorities cite 'social chaos' and flight ban's negative effect on returning students

Asian stocks higher after US Fed signals more rate hikes

Markets in Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney rise after Fed meeting flags possibility of "even more restrictive stance".

S Korea opens probe against ex-spy chiefs over N Korea cases

Ex-spy chiefs are accused of abuse of power in the handling of two border incidents during Moon Jae-in's tenure.

Sri Lanka’s central bank hikes interest rates to 21-year high

The move comes as inflation hit a record 54.6 percent and food inflation galloped to 80.1 percent.

MI5, FBI chiefs warn of ‘game-changing’ threats from China

Ken McCallum and Chris Wray warn businesses that China is determined to steal their technology for competitive gain.

Lithium’s ‘insane’ price bump threatens EV fix for climate change

The price of the metal used in batteries for electric cars has risen six-fold since the start of the year.

What’s being done to fix opera’s problem with anti-Asian racism?

As audiences evolve, opera companies must decide how to handle racist characterisations in certain shows.

Ukraine-Russia live news: Strikes on Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Donetsk

There are 'no safe areas' in Mykolaiv while Kharkiv is being shelled 'constantly', the cities' respective mayors say.

Highland Park shooting: Suspect charged with 7 counts of murder

Officials say the suspect planned the mass shooting for weeks and had used a legally obtained weapon in the attack.

Hackers offer data on 1 billion Chinese after alleged leak

Experts say alleged leak from Shanghai police database could be among largest data breaches in history.

Graham, Guiliani among Trump allies subpoenaed in Georgia probe

A grand jury in state of Georgia is investigating Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Ukraine-Russia live news: Moscow takes no breaks, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president says air alarms rang out across most of the country Tuesday night as Russia continues its offensive.

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever to block sale of Israeli business

Company said lawsuit was necessary to protect 'the brand and social integrity Ben & Jerry's has spent decades building'.

US settles lawsuit alleging abuse of men detained after 9/11

The settlement with the Justice Department includes $98,000 to be split among the six men who filed the lawsuit.

Ukraine: Governor urges 350,000 residents flee Russian offensive

Governor’s call for people in Donetsk to leave province appears to represent one of the biggest evacuations of the war.

US, China talk trade, supply chains as Biden weighs tariff cuts

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raises concerns about China's 'unfair, non-market' economic policies.

I can turn around Sri Lanka’s economy: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed prime minister says it will take one and a half years to stabilise the crisis-hit economy.

Ethiopia’s Abiy reports new civilian killings in Oromia

Prime minister accuses OLA rebels of a 'new massacre' as survivor says as many as 300 people may have been killed.

Taiwan’s Foxconn raises full-year outlook on strong tech demand

Taiwanese firm reports sales jumped 31 percent from a year earlier despite severe chip shortages.

Ukraine-Russia live news: Kyiv prepares for Donetsk battles

Luhansk governor says forces that retreated from Lysychansk are holding the line between Bakhmut and Sloviansk.

Jailed WNBA star Griner appeals to Biden: ‘Get me home’

Basketball star Brittney Griner calls on US president to do all he can to secure her release from Russian jail.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 131

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 131st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Papua New Guinea begins voting in key elections

Polls are being held under tight security; police say 15 election-related deaths have been recorded so far this year.

Photos: Heavy rains and floods as thousands flee homes in Sydney

Australia’s largest city braces for possibly worst flooding in 18 months as thousands have been told to evacuate.

‘Devastating’: Thousands more told to evacuate from Sydney floods

Some 32,000 people told to evacuate as heavy rains continue to lash Australia's New South Wales.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges to retake Lysychansk

Zelenskyy acknowledges that his forces have withdrawn from the last Ukrainian stronghold in Luhansk.

Asia shares cautious as Wall St futures slide

US dollar remains near 20-year highs as investors continue to seek out safe havens.

Ukraine-Russia live news: Six killed in eastern town Sloviansk

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says around 20 people have been injured after Russian forces shelled the town on Sunday.

Chile’s new constitution finalised after turbulent process

The assembly will hand over the finished draft to President Gabriel Boric before it is made available to the public.

Lukashenko says Ukraine fired missiles at Belarus military posts

Belarus president accuses Kyiv of provoking his country, saying his forces have intercepted missiles fired from Ukraine.

Martin Guzman: Argentina’s economy minister resigns

Resignation comes amid deep splits in the ruling coalition about how to handle Argentina's mounting economic crisis.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv ‘fired missiles on Belarus’

Belarus president says his forces shot down missiles fired from Ukraine, warns of 'instant' response to enemy attacks.

Uvalde schools police chief resigns from City Council

Pete Arredondo was elected to Uvalde's City Council a few weeks before the May 24 shooting that killed 21 people.

Fighting intensifies for control of key Ukrainian city Lysychansk

Ukraine denies claims by pro-Russian separatists that they have encircled the city in the Donbas region.

At least 5 killed in magnitude 6.1 earthquake in southern Iran

At least five killed and dozens injured, with the area hit soon afterwards by two strong quakes of up to magnitude 6.3.

US to send Ukraine advanced surface-to-air missile systems

US announces $820m in new military aid to respond to Russia's heavy reliance on long-range strikes in the war.

G7 leaders inflict more economic pain on Russia over Ukraine

Members of the G7 discuss how best to deal with Russia during these turbulent economic times.

Ukraine-Russia war live news: Blasts rock Ukraine’s Mykolaiv

Air raid sirens sound across the Mykolaiv region, which borders the vital exporting port of Odesa.

Ukraine says Russia dropped phosphorus bombs on Snake Island

Russian Su-30 fighter jets flew two sorties over Snake Island dropping phosphorus bombs a day after 'goodwill' retreat.

Libya protesters storm parliament building in Tobruk

Protesters were demonstrating against deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock, Libyan media reported.

Timeline: Week 18 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 18 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

South Africa’s persistent power cuts: What you need to know

Eskom has struggled to meet electricity demand in Africa’s most industrialised economy for at least a decade.