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A punishing electoral defeat for his Conservatives and several scandals might burst the 'Boris bubble', say experts.

Moscow sets out tough terms in draft security documents which have been submitted to the US and its allies.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala inherits several big challenges, from soaring inflation to the continuing pandemic.

A woman’s co-op is using discarded wool to weave handcrafted rugs to sell abroad and revive fortunes at home.

Cancer drugs are the last-standing subsidised medications in Lebanon, but the economic crisis offers no guarantees.

The maker of OxyContin had sought a settlement that barred the owning Sackler family from future litigation.

Ambassador Zembe Kebede accuses UN council of having been 'hijacked' and used as 'instrument of political pressure'.

For more than five years, Teyit has been using a variety of channels to debunk false claims in public discourse.

Barbados has done what Canada and Australia refuse to do: Grow up and leave 'home'.

A far-right Kast presidency could put Chile on a path towards democratic backsliding.

Unprecedented shutdown earlier this week in the strategic Himalayan region underscores its demand for more autonomy.

Europe's reckless border policies continue to force desperate families into dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean.

Officials say fewer coronavirus patients require hospitalisation despite a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections.

Flash floods in capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region also cause material damage, governor says.

We need to 'understand and get rid of the conditions that produce violence in individuals,' says Angela Davis.

Liberal Democrats win in North Shropshire, a further sign support for the UK's governing party is plummeting.

Facebook's parent company deletes accounts linked to seven private surveillance companies.

Authorities have reintroduced restricted hours for restaurants, cafes and bars amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Super typhoon barrels across Philippines, blowing off roofs and toppling power lines in central provinces.

Two aircraft carry aid to Afghanistan, the kingdom's first such initiative since Taliban took over government in August.

Warning comes as G7 calls Omicron world's biggest threat to public health and UN appeals for an end to vaccine hoarding.

Taiwanese will vote on whether to ban imports of pork with ractopamine, a feed additive commonly used in the US.

Since taking over North Korea from his father 10 years ago, Kim has shown that his thirst for power is strong.

NHK says 27 people are feared dead after a fire broke out at a building in western Osaka.

Japan's strict border controls have locked out foreign academics and challenged the country's soft power push.

The scrapping of tariffs on Australian wine and beef is expected to help exporters hit by Chinese trade sanctions.

The US had briefly paused use of the COVID jab in April, before finding benefit outweighs very rare, but deadly, risks.

Hiriart aroused strong reactions among Chileans for the perceived influence she had on Pinochet, who ruled for 17 years.

The Amazon-backed startup also reported its first quarterly results since going public, reporting a third-quarter loss.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.47 percent to 15,180.44 on Thursday.

Progressive legislators question massive US defence budget, which officials say is necessary amid China competition.

The South American nation has seen its economy recover more quickly than expected after taking a big hit from COVID-19.

Amnesty and HRW report surge in abuse by Amhara security forces and militias in western Tigray.

Unseasonably warm weather spawned hurricane-force winds, knocking out power for more than 400,000 homes and businesses.

Haitians took ownership of Joumou Soup in 1804, turning it into a national symbol of freedom and independence.

Russia and China hail 'model of cooperation' at virtual summit seen as reaction to tensions with the West.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes chose to deceive investors and patients, prosecutors said in closing arguments.

Former assistant to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is first defence witness to testify in Ghislaine Maxwell trial.

The Biden administration hits Chinese companies with export restrictions, citing national security and human rights.

Jobless claims rose to 206,000 the week ended December 11, but still remain at a near-decades low.

Nearly 70 million people also suffered from malnutrition in the Arab world last year, according to UN report.

Ibhais, former media manager at Qatar 2022, claims he was targeted for his stance towards migrant workers.

Steve Easterbrook lied about the extent of his misconduct while he was CEO of Mcdonald's.

Mercedes team boss says it will take time to digest Hamilton's loss to Verstappen in the F1 season finale.

Hostilities have simmered for years but tensions are now escalating amid fears of a Russian invasion.

Turkey is raising its minimum wage by 50 percent starting next year.

Parliament speaker says only way out of current crisis is by 'immediate cancellation of exceptional measures'.

Region faces questions about pandemic end goal as authorities maintain restrictions despite peaking vaccination rates.

India's defence purchases from Russia and the US have in recent years worked to its advantage in different ways.