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Microplastics pollution is accumulating in every aspect of our ecosystem.

The ruling comes as part of a years-long crackdown against critics of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

Pell's 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges shocked the Catholic Church, but was later overturned.

US House of Representatives approved the creation of a subcommittee to probe the alleged 'weaponization' of government.

Expiration of 10 remaining senators' terms leaves Caribbean nation without any democratically elected institutions.

Prosecutor's office announces investigation after at last 17 were killed in anti-government protests in southern Peru.

The executive's testimony led to charges against the Trump Organization, although he said Trump was unaware of misdeeds.

The lower chamber of US Congress has approved a new rules package that includes concessions to far-right lawmakers.

The governor's office in the US state has increased the death toll to 14, with a 5-year-old still missing in the floods.

Projected global growth of 1.7 percent is third-weakest annual expansion in 30 years after 2008 and COVID recessions.

Patriot batteries will complement a variety of air defence systems that both the US and NATO partners have pledged.

The attack on Brazil's Congress by supporters of the former president has raised questions about democracy.

Sanctions are over human rights violations committed during armed conflict in Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009, Canada says.

Marquez, an environmental activist who survived an attempt on her life in 2019, says explosive found near home.

Brazilians are demanding justice after the storming of government offices by ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters.

Ahead of summit, US, Canada and Mexico also pledge new cooperation on migration, climate and drugs, White House says.

Prosecutors believe the suspect who now lives in Finland, committed crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

The move came after Seoul and Tokyo introduced measures for visitors from China last month, including visa restrictions.

For companies like Apple, decoupling from China can be an opportunity to improve their human rights record.

Pashinyan is frustrated by Russia's failure to secure transit along a corridor linking Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Weapons discovered off the coast of Oman on a route used 'to traffic illicit cargo' to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Relations between Iran and Belgium have increasingly soured following the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in 2018.

US military support critical for Taiwan to fend off Chinese invasion, but the victory may be 'pyrrhic', think-tank says.

Financial watchdog says GT Bank, a repeat offender, has not disputed the findings and agreed to settle.

Top Russian generals pledge to bolster the Russian army amid criticism of military failures.

On and off the pitch, Rwandan sports reporter Leonidas’ blindness neither defines nor deters him from the job he loves.

Capturing Soledar would be seen as a win for Russian forces, who have experienced months of military losses.

The new vice president, the first woman to hold the position in Gabon, was previously PM and defence minister.

Drivers will need written permission to make 'political, religious and personal statements', governing body says.

'Liberal' democracies that happily worked with Bolsonaro should have known better. You can't play nice with fascists.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned the 'weaponisation' of the death penalty to squash dissent.

Prices in Egypt have risen across many sectors, from food items and medical services to housing and furniture.

Shehbaz Sharif lauds 'show of solidarity' after flood-hit Pakistan secures pledge of more than $10bn to rebuild itself.

Amnesty's call comes after court sentenced dozens to death for lynching a man falsely accused of starting deadly fires.

The Himalayan region's sparsely populated villages witness shifting weather patterns that have altered people's lives.

Analysts say the Palestinian West Bank is approaching a crossroads in the struggle against the occupation.

There have been 50 recorded attacks on offices of the electoral commission nationwide between 2019 and 2022.

Traffic director Joy has a creative way to control cars and counter road rage – she dances her instructions.

Qatar is turning its attention to diversifying its economy away from gas.

The pitch invasion during a derby against Melbourne City in December left goalkeeper Tom Glover injured.

The airline said the shortages are due to the Ukraine war, which has disrupted the sourcing of titanium.

Inside a shelter dubbed 'FemApartment', residents support one another as they help others affected by the Ukraine war.

PSG to play friendly in Riyadh against composite team including players from Al Nassr, Ronaldo's new club, and Al Hilal.

Authorities will demolish buildings in Himalayan town after evacuating families as hundreds of houses develop cracks.

A conservation pilot’s sky-high view plays an important part in protecting the beautiful Kasigau Corridor in Kenya.

Health advocates urge providing greater support to patients and caregivers as cases increase worldwide.

During the pandemic in 2020, only about 1,000 residents were allowed to perform the Muslim pilgrimage.

At least 17 people died on Monday in Peru as protesters clashed with security forces in city of Juliaca, Puno region.

Nearly 10 documents were found by US president's personal lawyers at Washington think tank in November.

Beijing takes first move against countries that have introduced new measures as a result of China's surging cases.