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Ukraine says regained ground from Russia in key eastern city
With a see-saw battle for control of the strategically important city of Severodonetsk raging on, a senior Ukrainian official said Sunday that his country's forces now control "half of the city".
Gunmen kill 'many' of worshippers in Nigeria Catholic church attack
Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church and opened fire in southwest Nigeria on Sunday, killing "many" worshippers and wounding others, the government and police said.
Gunmen kill 'many' worshippers in Nigeria church attack
Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church and opened fire in southwest Nigeria's Ondo state on Sunday, killing "many" worshippers and wounding others, the government and police said.
Kazakhstan to pass constitutional changes: exit polls
Kazakhstan was set to pass changes to its constitution through a referendum Sunday, exit polls showed, after deadly unrest ended founding leader Nursultan Nazarbayev's three-decade grip on Central Asia's richest country.
Bangkok celebrates first Pride parade in 16 years
Thailand's capital saw an explosion of glamour, gilt, and glitter Sunday as the country's LGBTQ community celebrated their first Pride parade in almost 16 years -- but attendees warned true equality was still distant.
Nearly 60 Rohingya found abandoned on Thai island: police
Fifty-nine Rohingya people have been discovered on a Thai island, saying they were abandoned by traffickers en route to Malaysia, a senior police officer said Sunday.
Putin warns of strikes over missile supplies as blasts rock Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that Moscow will hit new targets if the West supplies Ukraine with long-range missiles, hours after several explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Explosions rock Kyiv as battle for Severodonetsk rages
Explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday as a regional governor said Ukrainian forces were pushing back against Russian troops in the strategic eastern city of Severodonetsk.
Ukrainian jobseekers collide with German language barrier
Ganna Nikolska comes back dejected from the stand of an insurer ready to hire Ukrainian refugees in Berlin: "I don't speak German," she explains in halting English.
North Korea fires eight ballistic missiles, Seoul says
North Korea launched eight ballistic missiles from multiple locations Sunday, South Korea's military said, a day after Seoul and Washington completed their first joint drills involving a US aircraft carrier in more than four years.
'Street fighting' in Severodonetsk as explosions rock Kyiv
The battle for Ukraine's eastern city of Severodonetsk was being waged street by street, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, while explosions rocked the capital Kyiv early Sunday.
Cambodians vote in local polls as revived opposition vies for seats
Cambodians voted in local polls on Sunday as a revived opposition party attempted to dent Prime Minister Hun Sen's decades-long grip on power ahead of national elections next year.
N. Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles: Seoul
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast Sunday, South Korea's military said, a day after Seoul and Washington completed their first joint drills involving a US aircraft carrier in more than four years.
Palestinian farmers sound alarm over foot-and-mouth outbreak
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the West Bank early this year has killed thousands of livestock, pushing Palestinian farmers already living under occupation to the brink of bankruptcy.
Canada handgun sales soar after Trudeau proposes freeze
Aman Sandhu checked store after store for a handgun in Canada's British Columbia, hoping to make a purchase before a freeze on sales takes effect, but struggled to find one in stock.
Top US general, in Stockholm, signals support for Sweden and Finland's NATO bids
Top US General Mark Milley said Saturday that the United States is determined to support Sweden and Finland as the countries pursue NATO membership, a statement underscored by his visit to the USS Kearsarge after it became the largest US warship ever to dock in Stockholm.
Kazakhstan holds referendum to move past Nazarbayev era
Kazakhstan is holding a referendum Sunday to overhaul its constitution after deadly unrest in January ended founding leader Nursultan Nazarbayev's three-decade grip on Central Asia's richest country.
Hong Kong detains several people as world marks Tiananmen anniversary
Hong Kong authorities on Saturday detained several people as they pounced on any attempt at public commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, while around the world tributes were paid to the victims of the bloody event.
With Tiananmen gatherings banned, Hong Kongers remember in private
As Saturday night fell in Hong Kong, democracy activist Chiu Yan-loy turned off the lights, lit a number of candles and observed a moment of silence to commemorate those killed in China's Tiananmen crackdown 33 years ago.
Ukraine says Russia using 'all its power' to capture eastern city
Ukraine said Saturday its forces were managing to push back against Russian troops in fierce fighting in Severodonetsk despite Russia "throwing all its power" into capturing the strategic eastern city.
Hong Kong detains multiple people as world marks Tiananmen anniversary
Hong Kong authorities on Saturday detained multiple people as they pounced on any attempt at public commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, while around the world tribute was paid to the victims of the bloody event.
Hong Kong drives Tiananmen memories underground on anniversary
Hong Kong authorities on Saturday strove to stop any public commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, with police warning gatherings could break the law as Beijing vies to remove all reminders of the events of June 4.
Ukraine claims Russian forces pushed back in east in fierce fighting
Russian artillery slammed Ukraine's eastern Donbas region with fierce fighting over the city of Severodonetsk, but the local governor said there was some progress in pushing back invading forces.
Myanmar villagers accuse junta troops of burning spree
Myanmar junta troops have torched hundreds of buildings during a three-day raid in the country's north, local media and residents said, as the military struggles to crush resistance to its rule.
Bomb kills two peacekeepers in Mali: UN
Two UN peacekeepers were killed and one wounded on Friday after an improvised bomb exploded in central Mali, a spokesman for the MINUSMA mission tweeted.
China, Hong Kong scrub Tiananmen memories on anniversary
There was heightened security around Beijing's Tiananmen Square Saturday, the anniversary of the bloody 1989 crackdown, while police in Hong Kong warned people not to gather as China strives to remove all reminders of the events of June 4.
Biden faces cloud on summit to reset Latin America ties
President Joe Biden is hoping to show a new era of US engagement with Latin America at a long-heralded summit next week, but the meeting has been clouded by boycott threats and charges of an unambitious agenda.
Zelensky vows victory as 100 days of war pass in Ukraine
Ukraine's president vowed victory Friday even as Russian troops pounded the east, and the United Nations pushed to get tens of millions of tons of grain out of the country and avert a global food crisis.
Global stock markets fall after US jobs report
Stock markets mostly fell worldwide on Friday after data showed US employers added jobs at a better-than-expected pace last month, raising the prospect the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes will not be enough to contain inflation and avoid a recession.
In Biden's America, even the babies are upset
If kissing babies has long been the politician's dream photo-op, then Joe Biden’s clumsy response to a national baby food shortage is quickly turning into a political nightmare -- and the symbol of a presidency struggling to stem discontent.
US top general in show of support for Finland's NATO bid
Top US General Mark Milley on Friday met Finnish President Sauli Niinisto to pledge US support for Finland's and Sweden's NATO membership bids which Turkey is blocking.
Estonian government in crisis as coalition crumbles
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on Friday called for talks on a new government after her ruling coalition fell apart, urging unity because of security concerns over neighbouring Russia.
Billie Jean King awarded France's Legion of Honour
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday bestowed France's highest order of merit on the pioneering US tennis great Billie Jean King, as she celebrates the 50th anniversary of her French Open victory.
AU head says 'reassured' after talks with Putin on food shortages
African Union head Macky Sall said on Friday he was "reassured" after talks in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
AU head says 'reassured' afer talks with Putin on food shortages
African Union head Macky Sall said on Friday he was "reassured" after talks in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Biden confirms 'possibility' of Saudi Arabia trip
US President Joe Biden confirmed Friday he was considering a trip to Saudi Arabia, which would be a stark reversal after he called for the kingdom to be made a pariah state.
Germany funds army update to face Russia threat
The German parliament voted on Friday for a constitutional amendment to create a 100-billion-euro ($107-billion) fund beefing up its military defences in the face of an emboldened Russia.
Zelensky vows victory on 100th day of Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed victory on the 100th day of Russia's invasion on Friday, even as Russian troops pounded the eastern Donbas region.
EU bans most Russian oil, sanctions alleged Putin girlfriend
The EU formally adopted a ban on most Russian oil imports on Friday, hitting Moscow with its toughest sanctions over the war on Ukraine after weeks of wrangling with Hungary.