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As Filipinos vote for a new president, what can they expect for media? Plus, Taiwan's political satirists.

Russia shuts the gas taps for two European nations, while the EU proposes a ban on Russian oil imports.

Millions of Russians are getting access to information outside of the country with help from virtual private networks.

Latest launch the 15th missile firing this year, including Pyongyang's first test of an ICBM since 2017.

Deal worth $5.2bn agreed with LA Dodgers co-owner will end Abramovich’s ownership, subject to EPL and UK gov't approval.

Jerusalem's former Grand Mufti discusses why the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is a constant hotspot for tensions.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 73rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

First statement since Russian invasion of February 24 avoids use of words 'war', 'invasion' or 'conflict'.

More needs to be done to protect the world's second-largest rainforest - and secure our collective future.

Leni Robredo is hoping a spirited grassroots campaign will propel her to office in pivotal Philippine election.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam will be remembered for her pivotal role in setting off 2019's mass protests.

President Joe Biden urges Congress to approve more funds, saying they will help Kyiv on battlefield and in Russia talks.

Greene, a Trump ally in the US House of Representatives, is seeking re-election this year in her Georgia district.

Workers at Amazon's Staten Island JFK8 warehouse voted in April to join the upstart Amazon Labor Union.

First statement on crisis supports UN chief's initiatives but avoids using words 'war', 'conflict' or 'invasion'.

Two attacks in northern Burkina Faso led to the deaths of soldiers and civilians, the army says.

Global benchmark futures settled at $112.39 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate climbed to $109.77 a barrel.

Fire officials have bolstered their response by deploying more firefighters and heavy equipment to manage US blaze.

What responsibility do popular sports and their stars have in society?

The Orlando Police Pension Fund filed suit in Delaware Chancery Court on Thursday.

The WHO says the pandemic has killed nearly 15 million people in the first two years.

Emergency powers allow deployment of troops to maintain law and order in addition to the police force.

Russian posters accuse some of the 20th century's most famous Swedes of supporting Nazism.

The sinking of Russia's flagship Moskva missile cruiser last month was a high-profile failure for its military.

Rising prices and the slowdown in economic growth are putting millions of households at risk across the continent.

Relatives of people arrested in government's crackdown on gangs say they have little to no information about loved ones.

The chipmaker did not adequately disclose revenue from crypto mining, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said.

If approved, it would be the biggest advancement of illegal settlement plans since US President Joe Biden took office.

Cuban president's office says preliminary investigation indicates blast at Hotel Saratoga was caused by gas leak.

Environmentalists say Amazon loss in April, equivalent to 1,400 football fields, is very high for this time of year.

The sanctions, imposed by the United States Treasury Department, are the first ever on a digital asset mixing service.

An estimated 14 million adults in the EU aged 15 to 65 have tried cocaine, and sales of the drug hit $11.1bn in 2020.

Evacuations of civilians from besieged Mariupol plant resume hours after Russia was accused of violating a ceasefire.

There's been a multitude of interest from heavyweights and has-beens to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president.

A number of countries have pledged $8.5bn and technical assistance to help South Africa become a low-carbon economy.

The Digital Markets Unit is aimed at giving consumers more choice online.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep a firm grip on monetary policy amid a still tight labour market.

Ukraine has ramped up its de-Russification efforts, but figures like Tolstoy and Pushkin were also targeted by Russia.

Eighteen aircraft, including fighters and bombers, entered Taiwan's air defence zone, prompting the scrambling of jets.

ICRC spokesman says 108 freed detainees would be flown from Saudi Arabia to the southern Yemeni port city of Aden.

Police says 'significant new information' prompted the decision to probe Keir Starmer over lockdown rule-breaking.

Nonfarm payrolls increased 428,000 in April, matching the prior month, a Labor Department report showed on Friday.

The election process was destabilised by al-Shabab attacks as well as feuding between the president and the PM.

Russia will celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany as its new war on Ukraine rages.

Intensified competition for food and water in dry season has resulted in conflicts among the animals, and with humans.

If Roe v Wade falls, Minnesota will be surrounded by states where abortion will likely become illegal.

Left-wing ex-president leads far-right incumbent in polls, but experts see tough road ahead of October election.

The Swedish foreign ministry says the man in his 30s was arrested when he was about to leave Iran.

Analysts have raised concerns the Brazilian president may be preparing to contest the validity of election results.

As war continues to rage in Ukraine, global rights group documents 'numerous unlawful' civilian killings near Kyiv.