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Romania is set to outlaw discussion of homosexuality and gender identity in public spaces.

Two sides reiterate condemnation of Russia's 'unprovoked, unjustifiable, and illegal war' against Ukraine.

Several states have moved to ban abortions following Supreme Court ruling removing federal protection.

Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Namal is positioning himself as the main person from the next generation to take the mantle.

Dr Khan looks at ground-breaking results from a drug trial with a small group of rectal cancer patients in the US.

The colonial-era structure is a staggering sight as hundreds of visitors flock to it like a tourist attraction.

With prayers and flowers, Japan said farewell to Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving prime minister.

Armed gunmen attacked a prison and freed several Boko Haram members. Analysts fear it will lead to a ripple effect.

Moscow says a strike in the Russian-held town of Nova Kakhovka has killed at least seven people.

The gold medallist has spoken publicly for first time about being brought to UK and forced to work as a child servant.

The growth of local African museums and the struggle for reparations in the context of the global art market.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 139th day, we take a look at the main developments.

A net 10,674 people left the country over the 12 months to May, according to government data.

Small businesses start to feel the burn of high interest rates as India launches aggressive campaign to curb inflation.

Human rights advocates furious over US investigation into the Palestinian-American's killing.

Regulator says customers at five rural banks whose funds have been frozen since April will get their money from Friday.

Officials say they prevented Basil Rajapaksa from flying out of the country as anger rises against the powerful family.

Twitter's stock saw its biggest daily percentage drop in more than 14 months on Monday, wiping out more than $3bn.

People line streets as hearse carrying Abe's body is driven around Tokyo after private funeral at the Zojoji Temple.

Southeast Asian nation is grappling with its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in nearly 40 years.

Some 11 politicians are competing to replace Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister.

Carmaker in May announced plans to invest $5.5bn in EV and battery manufacturing facilities in US state of Georgia.

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

Moscow accuses Kyiv of civilian casualties as Ukraine claims it struck an ammunitions depot in a Russian-occupied city.

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

Image from world's largest and most powerful space telescope shows 'galaxies once invisible to us', NASA says.

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

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

New NYT-Siena College poll highlights the US president's dwindling popularity amid domestic and international crises.

Temporary Protect Status extension shields Venezuelans in US as of March 2021 from deportation for 18 more months.

Pro-Moscow military-civilian administration says Yevgeny Yunakov has been killed by a Ukrainian sabotage group.

Israel left off UN 'blacklist' intended to shame countries into implementing measures to protect children in conflict.

Havana accuses Washington of helping to 'subvert law and order' after Blinken hails determination of Cuban protesters.

A total of 146 lawmakers voted against Elisabeth Borne, far short of the 289 votes required to remove her.

Power demand surges as people crank up air conditioners while the US state's wind turbines operate at 8% of output.

Around 8,000 Bosniak Muslims men and boys were massacred by Bosnian Serb forces 27 years ago this month.

Negotiations are under way to form unity government as protesters occupy the homes of the president and prime minister.

Tensions have emerged between the US and Mexican presidents over issues such as trade, energy and foreign policy.

Protesters have stormed the residences of the current president and premier, amid an economic meltdown.

Canadian industry minister to meet with telecom leaders after hours-long Rogers service disruption affected millions.

In May, eight soldiers were killed and 13 others wounded at a security outpost in the northernmost region of Savanna.

Polish leaders marked killing of Poles during World War II and called for truth and strengthened ties with Ukraine.

Under proposed changes to law, any event or act regarded as an attempt to promote homosexuality could incur a fine.

Russia last week vetoed a UN proposal to keep the Bab al-Hawa crossing open to get humanitarian aid to Syrian civilians.

Volunteers, lawyers and non-profits are creating sanctuary networks for people seeking abortions in the United States.

Applicants are not required to have lived in Russia or pass a Russian language test.

The success of Abe's LDP in Sunday's election signals the former PM's vision for a proactive Japan may soon be realised.

There has been no award since 2019 because of COVID-19 and the decision to switch the usual qualification period.

A law firm representing dos Santos's daughter Tchizé said she had asked for an autopsy after her father's death.

The pipeline was scheduled to be out of action but German's energy regulator says it is unclear when flows will restart.