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The Rajapaksas are blamed for leading the island into its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948.

Monday saw fierce clashes between government loyalists and protesters, resulting in seven deaths and forcing PM to quit.

Nomaliso Musasiwa’s tech business connects farmers and consumers to provide fresh produce to Zimbabweans.

Russian missiles hit a shopping centre and a depot in the key Black Sea port, killing one person and injuring five.

The latest forecast represents a 9 percent fall in sales from the previous financial year.

Talabat drivers refuse to work until pay demands are met, after similar action by Deliveroo drivers earlier in May.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 76th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Case against designer watch-toting influencers highlights opaque world of online trading apps in Indonesia.

Japanese industry minister says government intends to phase out Russian oil in a way that 'minimises adverse effects'.

Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family taken to safety by heavily armed soldiers as protesters storm gates.

Plastics worker spent three weeks holed up at Chernihiv factory as Indonesian embassy hatched multiple rescue plans.

Axis AMC, which is India's seventh largest asset manager, is being probed for alleged front-running by two officials.

Amid push for republicanism, former colonies want royal family to address past wrongs.

Conservative, who won election with a wafer-thin majority, offers 'audacious' plan to North Korea if it returns to talks

Silk-screen of Hollywood screen icon beats record set for 20th-century work by Picasso's Women of Algiers in 2015.

Reported suspension comes just three weeks after the US automaker partially resumed production at Shanghai plant.

Deal with Tiga Acquisition Corp will raise $384m, according to regulatory filings.

US authorities accuse former Haitian senator John Joel Joseph of involvement in plot to kill Jovenel Moise last year.

Journalists of Ukraine awarded a 'special citation' by prestigious Pulitzer board for coverage of Russia's invasion.

Strong winds continue to fan flames of southwestern US blazes, prompting evacuation orders and destroying many homes.

For the first time, Sinn Fein has won the most seats in Northern Ireland's assembly.

The Spanish coastguard has rescued 13 migrants off Gran Canaria while twice as many are feared drowned.

Some women voters in Phoenix suburbs say they are more concerned about the cost of living than abortion rights.

US says Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered 'a version of revisionist history' amid continuing Ukraine invasion.

The US Treasury Department accused those designated of playing a role in facilitating travel of ISIL members to Syria.

Authorities say at least 43 people killed after a fight broke out between rival gangs at prison 80km from Quito.

Despite pressure from opposition, Erdogan says Turkey, home to over 3.6m Syrian refugees, will 'protect' those who fled.

From tech to crypto and beyond, some of the days’ biggest losers are investments that once surfed on waves of optimism.

The move marks the end of the Rajapaksa dynasty in politics, but the economic and financial crisis are far from over.

The SNHR calls US diplomat to the UN for 'immediate action' after video appears to show execution of civilians.

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention 'Ukraine' once during Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.

Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.

The EU has also proposed a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian goods not covered by a free trade deal.

Who are the thinkers shaping the strategies of the alliance?

Senate procedures are preventing President Biden and his Democratic Party from passing major legislative proposals.

Ukrainians are coming to the US on tourist visas, through the southern border or under a new sponsorship programme.

Authorities stop a demolition drive in Muslim-majority area after protests.

Keir Starmer's comments come as police reopen a probe into whether a gathering in Durham breached lockdown rules.

Global financial markets have been rattled by concerns over interest rate hikes and wider lockdowns in China.

Rescue teams are combing through rubble of historic Hotel Saratoga, where massive explosion also injured dozens.

Growing number of death threats from paramilitary groups target environmental defenders who oppose fracking in Colombia.

Ferdinand Marcos leads with more than double the votes of rival Leni Robredo, unofficial count shows.

Niamey has consistently presented an image of a friendly and reliable partner to the international community.

Ruling and opposition party members call for the resignation of the central bank governor who is running for president.

The S&P 500 has fallen about 15 percent this year.

The French leader suggests building a broader political community of democratic states around the EU.

The Angolan exclusive operator has already flagged an almost one-third reduction in diamond output this year.

Lawmakers push ahead with federal legislation; states prepare for abortion no longer being protected by US Constitution.

The selloff in cryptocurrencies is part of a wider global flight from riskier investments.

The administration said that it has partnered with 20 internet companies to boost access to broadband.