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UN forecasts world population to reach eight billion by November, but is rising at its slowest pace in decades.

Ukraine claims hit on Russian arms depot in the southern region, while Russian-backed official says civilians were hit.

Games will be held without fans and will be equipped with security measures including air raid sirens.

Teva will pay $25m in cash and contribute a $20m supply of an overdose-reversal drug; AbbVie's Allergan will pay $13m.

Conservative MPs in will begin voting on Wednesday to elect a successor to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The United States has sent $7.3bn in aid to Ukraine since its war with Russia began in February.

WHO chief warns case numbers are continuing to rise, putting further pressure on stretched health systems and workers.

Biden administration pushes vaccines as best way to avoid potential disruptions from new BA.4 and BA.5 variants.

Panel: Trump knew there was no evidence of voter fraud, but told supporters to come to Washington DC on Jan 6 anyway.

Russia has succeeded in limiting the renewal of a crucial UN aid operation from Turkey to northwest Syria to six months.

The meeting with Turkish officials comes as food prices soar around the world due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Security Council votes to allow aid deliveries from Turkey to people in northwest Syria to continue until January 10.

NASA says images from world's largest and most powerful space telescope usher in 'dawn of new era in astronomy'.

World Food Programme says worsening violence is making it difficult to transport much-needed foodstuff and other aid.

Some 20 million Americans quit their jobs in the first five months of 2022 in the 'Great Resignation'.

Orange Order members mark the 1690 victory of Protestant king over his Catholic rival under a heavy police presence.

The US says the raid in northwest Syria, killed Maher al-Agal and 'seriously injured' one of his associates.

Democrats are feeling disappointed that they have only gotten part of the Biden they were promised.

Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck says keeping nuclear reactors running would not solve problem of potential gas shortfall.

Muslims fighting in Ukraine marked Eid al-Adha at the last operational mosque in the Donbas region.

Almost as soon as the Ukraine war broke out, Finland, which shares a border with Russia, embraced the Western alliance.

Experts say inconsistency in the African Union's responses to conflict on the continent has muted the body’s efficiency.

Croatia will become the 20th country to join the eurozone on January 1, 2023.

The Energy Commission of Nigeria says Africa's largest economy spends up to $22bn annually on fuel for generators.

By allowing states to ban abortion, Supreme Court has staked a position that runs afoul of the US’s treaty obligations.

At least 54 Afghans were killed by British special forces in suspicious circumstances during the 2010-11 Helmand tour.

Russia, Turkey and Iran are engaged in talks as part of the so-called 'Astana peace process' to end the war in Syria.

The Somali capital is enjoying relative calm, and residents say new sky-high apartments also come with sky-high prices.

Protesters reject an all-party government, saying it will be a way for the powerful clan to remain in power.

The euro has been vulnerable given the effect of a continuing spike in natural gas prices and the war in Ukraine.

Why the war in Ukraine is causing a global food crisis .

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.