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Civil Human Rights Front galvanised millions to take part in street protests in Hong Kong in 2019.

People in the Caribbean island nation rushed onto the streets for safety and to help rescue those trapped in the rubble.

Health minister says a young woman who travelled to Abidjan from neighbouring Guinea has tested positive for Ebola.

Taliban capture of Jalalabad effectively leaves Kabul as the last major urban area under government control.

Sources tell Reuters the blast took place as the Lebanese army was distributing gasoline from a confiscated fuel tanker.

Thunderstorms are pushing flames closer to two towns as thousands of firefighters battle massive California blaze.

Arrest of La Prensa editor Juan Hollman Chamorro is latest in President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on opposition figures.

US President Joe Biden says his administration warned Taliban against any action putting US personnel at risk.

Israel recalls its top diplomat to Poland after president approves bill curbing World War II-era restitution claims.

More than 1,900 children are hospitalised for COVID-19 across the US, which is being hit hard by the Delta variant.

At least 27 missing after boat sinks during attempt to escape Bangladeshi island camp criticised by rights groups.

Colombia's Primera Linea protesters accuse authorities of using arrests, prosecutions to weaken push for change.

Capture of Mazar-i-Sharif gives the Taliban control over all of northern Afghanistan, as it also draws closer to Kabul.

Why is it that a sexual harassment scandal toppled Cuomo, but not revelations about preventable elderly deaths?

The Taliban is taking control of more of Afghanistan and closing in on the capital Kabul.

Bank chief slams gov't criticism over ending fuel subsidies, as Lebanese army deploys at gas pumps to curb hoarding.

Spain urged to halt repatriation of hundreds of unaccompanied minors who crossed into Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Russian defence ministry says all eight people onboard a Russian firefighting plane died when it crashed in Turkey.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's warning comes as the UN sounds the alarm over human-induced climate.

The capital, Mazar and Jalalabad remain the only major cities still under government control as Taliban encircles Kabul.

Anger continues to mount over how the pandemic has been handled in Iran as vaccination efforts progress slowly.

The devastation came just as the disaster-hit country was gaining control over hundreds of wildfires.

Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes discusses the migration crisis at the Colombia-Panama border.

Opposition candidate tallied 171,604 votes versus the 110,178 garnered by incumbent Edgar Lungu.

Environmental groups worry about the risk supertankers might pose to Eilat’s fragile coral ecosystems.

Ashraf Ghani's pre-recorded statement said 'serious steps' are being taken to remobilise Afghanistan's security forces.

Ashraf Ghani says 'consultations with partners' under way as Taliban continues offensive to capture more territory.

US envoy conveys Biden administration's desire to see new prime minister appointed to stabilise Tunisia's weak economy.

Critics are concerned the fund could provide training and weapons to dictators, increasing human rights abuses.

New South Wales increases fines for people breaching lockdown rules with police fining people up to $3,700.

US says expulsions are necessary to keep US detention centres from becoming overwhelmed during pandemic.

At least three protesters injured when Thai police fired tear gas, rubber bullets at Bangkok rally amid COVID surge.

Country reports its second-largest daily increase in COVID-19 infections since pandemic began.

Representatives of the two sides sign an agreement in Mexico City to start talks mediated by Norway.

Three major US workers' unions announced they were resigning from the board of the National Consumers League.

Guterres says Taliban is imposing severe restrictions on human rights in areas of Afghanistan under their control.

US Dept of Homeland Security issues advisory identifying threats posed by groups engaged in 'grievance-base violence'.

Pentagon spokesperson says Afghan forces have the military advantage but notes 'lack of resistance' to Taliban advance.

Marking the 500th anniversary of the fall of the Aztec capital to Spain, President Lopez Obrador asks for forgiveness.

Residents of Herat and Kandahar express shock and anger at the swift fall of their cities to the Taliban.

The United States aerospace firm has faced multiple delays in getting its Starliner capsule up and running.

The rebels in Tigray are joining forces with armed fighters from prime minister's own ethnic group.

The requirements for all plane, train and cruise ship passengers as well as all federal workers will begin this fall.

Families of Black people killed in racial violence during unrest in Phoenix, South Africa are demanding justice.

The judge believes the moratorium is illegal but argued her 'hands are tied' by a previous ruling by a higher court.

Sanctions come as talks stall between the Biden administration and Iran on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Palestinians performed the Friday prayer in front of the mosque to protest against an Israeli construction plan.

During three days of meetings in Mexico City, the two sides will sign a memorandum of understanding, sources say.