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Nuclear power can go horribly wrong and is notorious for cost overruns, but it is gaining high-profile champions.

Zouhair Makhlouf's case marks first time a high-profile figure has faced prosecution for sexual wrongdoing in Tunisia.

The assassination attempt on Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi has brought the divisions within pro-Iran militias to the fore.

Effects of climate change are slowing a key ocean circulation system with immense consequences for Earth’s climate.

Dieudonne Niyonsenga, whose YouTube channel has more than 15 million views was sentenced to seven years in prison.

To end sexual and gender-based violence for good, we need to acknowledge the problem is not tied only to conflict.

Turkmen exiles in Turkey say they face the threat of arbitrary arrest and deportation, as well as violent attacks.

US secretary of state to visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, but crises in Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia will loom large.

Not the Global North's future.

State-owned carrier bars Syrians, Yemenis and Iraqis boarding flights at Ankara's request as migrant crisis grows.

Libya's eastern-based forces agree to repatriate 300 foreign mercenaries ahead of December elections amid tensions.

Haiti remains one of the poorest places in the world, despite billions in aid dollars allocated to the country.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has adopted draconian measures to crack down on gang violence.

Haiti’s Foreign Minister Claude Joseph says that he is 'confident' in the country’s justice system.

Lack of water in northern Syria is exacerbating existing vulnerabilities caused by economic instability and conflict.

Nearly 200 participating nations are in talks to reach a deal to stop global warming from becoming catastrophic.

Main opposition party says government using COVID-19 pandemic as 'cover' to limit size of public gatherings.

Speeches come ahead of much-anticipated virtual summit between the US and Chinese presidents on Monday.

A late cameo by wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade took Australia into the final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

At least seven people killed as voters elect village council representatives in vote boycotted by main opposition party.

Malaysian remains on death row after positive COVID test, as campaign for a reprieve captures public attention.

Saad Rizvi removed from terrorism watchlist, paving the way for his release under deal to end weeks of deadly protests.

Data from Phase 3 trials show vaccine offers 78 percent protection against COVID-19, says a study published in Lancet.

The long-delayed launch of M+ comes as Hong Kong struggles with the impact of the National Security Law.

World's largest shopping event offers vote of confidence in Chinese economy amid COVID and real estate woes

Refugees say they are caught in the middle of alleged police 'atrocities' and violence by an armed community group.

Sparse content of declaration leaves questions over commitments of the world's top two carbon polluters.

Memorial began investigating crimes during Stalinist era and has emerged as a staunch defender of post-Soviet freedoms.

Years of hard work is starting to pay off for tree-planting teams on Malaysia's Kinabatangan river.

National Archives had been set to give congressional panel hundreds of pages of Trump White House documents on Friday.

Bharti Shahani, a 22-year-old Texas college student, died of injuries sustained during the show in Houston last week.

Defence rested its case on Thursday in trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three at racial justice protests last year.

Unlike the US Fed and Bank of England, emerging markets have been aggressively boosting borrowing costs this year.

Most detainees have been released but Yemeni rebels continue to hold US embassy employees in Sanaa, US official says.

The US reopened its borders this week to non-essential travellers, but most asylum seekers continue to be turned away.

After gaining 29 percent in their first day of trading, Rivian shares soared as much as 24 percent Thursday.

China condemns 'provocative' visits by United States and European Union delegations to self-ruled island.

Australia beat Pakistan by five wickets to seal a spot in Sunday's final against New Zealand.

Antonio Guterres says climate pledges made at COP26 ring hollow when fossil fuels industry receives enormous subsidies.

Haitian police are struggling to control gangs, who for weeks have blocked fuel distribution terminals in the country.

A surge in US inflation exacerbated worries for the lira, a currency already hobbled by Turkey's unorthodox rate cuts.

Foreign ministry says Tigrayan forces should exit Amhara and Afar regions, stop attacks and recognise gov't legitimacy.

Robert Malley will coordinate approach to Iran with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Bahrain, State Department says.

Far-right president, set to join new political party ahead of 2022 vote, says Sergio Moro 'learned nothing' in gov't.

Management shake-up comes after US imposes sanctions on Israeli company for aiding repressive governments.

Those on the front line of extreme weather say words from world leaders are no longer enough.

After being shunned by OPEC+, US President Joe Biden explores his options.

Hassan Nasrallah calls Saudi claims of Hezbollah hegemony in Lebanon 'nonsense'.