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Texas law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy has prompted mass protests in defence of reproductive rights.

High-rise building under construction in Lagos collapses, with dozens feared trapped inside, rescue officials say.

The flawed 'peace process' the Madrid conference started enabled and solidified the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

Environmentalist says Brazil is attempting to rebuild goodwill amid global outrage about deforestation in the Amazon.

Approval of plans for 1,133 Palestinian homes comes after endorsement of plans for 3,144 homes in illegal settlements.

UN chief tells COP26 to 'save humanity' and do more to protect vulnerable groups from effects of climate crisis.

Shares of Yalla have been targeted by short sellers who question the app's user numbers.

Republican candidate for governor Glenn Youngkin has run a surprisingly tough race against Democrat Terry McAulliffe.

The fast-food giant is creating non-fungible tokens in celebration of the McRib sandwich’s 40th anniversary.

Agreement follows protracted dispute after Russia's Gazprom proposed a considerable price rise.

Jes Staley had a 15-year professional relationship with deceased convicted sex offender Epstein.

'Politics are going to run deep through this thing,' law professor says of the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse for murders.

Kuwait is the latest OPEC+ member to reject Biden's call to boost output sooner and help lower petrol prices.

The two tech giants need to be transparent on why they caved in to Russian pressure to censor an opposition app.

Diplomatic crisis rumbles on with French president's latest accusation concerning trilateral security pact dealings.

Widespread vaccine hesitancy fuelled by misinformation and a lacklustre awareness campaign comes amid political turmoil.

Ahmad Abdessamad, 37 and Safaa Ghali, 26, were fatally shot while driving home after covering anti-government protests.

Olivier De Schutter went to Mar Mikhael and Geitaoui where residents bemoaned a lack of government support.

The latest desecration is taking place at al-Yusufiyah cemetery, a centuries-old Muslim graveyard in occupied Jerusalem.

Trans Nigerians discuss facing violence, being criminalised and having to leave the country to medically transition.

Ethiopian government says 'youth residents' were 'summarily executed' in Kombolcha amid battle over the town.

World leaders arrive a day after G20 countries failed to commit to a 2050 deadline for halting net carbon emissions.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says COP26 summit must act 'to save humanity' and protect the planet from the climate crisis.

Twenty-six firefighters were on a training exercise in the Duas Bocas cave when its roof collapsed.

Musk said if the UN can explain how money can help resolve world hunger, he will 'sell Tesla stock right now' to help.

Turkey's president was due to address the climate summit in the UK but returned to Istanbul after a G20 meeting in Rome.

The staggering figure is an understatement because not all deaths are recorded in developing countries.

London says Paris must back down in acrimonious dispute over fishing licences as threat of French sanctions looms.

Alfredo Cardoso was shot five times on Friday after being abducted from his home in violent southwestern Guerrero state.

Raw material shortages, shipping snarls and electricity blackouts hit Yiwu city, the producer of most ornaments.

Conditions include ensuring no more than 50 percent attendance and not forcing parents to send their children to school.

Guantanamo Bay prisoner Majid Khan last week detailed torture at CIA black sites in unprecedented testimony.

About 26 million voters are registered to choose councillors in 257 municipalities amid growing discontent against ANC.

Many Chinese developers who went on a spending spree to pick up projects across the world are now facing a cash crunch.

While getting rid of coal may be possible for some developed nations, it is not so simple for developing countries.

Major climate disasters this year struck many countries around the world including the US, Greece, and Indonesia.

Thousands line Mexico City's streets as the Day of the Dead parade returns for the first time since the pandemic began.

Emotional scenes at airports as Australia reopens its international borders for the first time during the pandemic.

Opponents say the US plan for a new $12,500 tax credit for US-built EVs is inconsistent with WTO commitments.

Information minister says 29 people killed and wounded after two ballistic missiles hit a mosque and a religious school.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's coalition secures an absolute majority in election for Japan's lower house.

Jen Psaki says she is experiencing mild symptoms and was last in contact with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday.

G20 leaders make mild pledges on net-zero emissions and coal financing, leaving uphill task for COP26.

World’s biggest such complex will capture 4,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas per year in boxes like shipping containers.

The findings in three major documents will be guiding the decisions of world leaders in Glasgow.

World's biggest economies approve a 15 percent minimum rate on multinationals.

Over 190 nations committed to limiting global warming in an effort to stave off the worst effects of climate change.

Details of the agreement will be disclosed in the coming days, the far-right TLP party said.

Officials at G20 said cleaner steel and aluminium production is needed to tackle the climate crisis.

Tigrayan fighters make new advance southwards as Ethiopian troops battle to secure the strategic city of Dessie.