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Officials insist laboratory leak 'extremely unlikely' and deny response has lacked transparency.

Homs province adjoins Lebanon, where Iranian-backed Lebanese Shia Hezbollah group holds sway along the rugged border.

Tokyo is notorious for being hot and humid in July and August raising concerns about the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Heavily pregnant women displaced by fighting risk their lives to give birth after being forced to flee their homes.

The deal is the second-largest cash settlement in United States history, trailing only the $246bn tobacco deal in 1998.

Charges against former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein involve five women in incidents spanning from 2004 to 2013.

The world’s most valuable oil producer said files were leaked on the heels of reports that hackers demanded $50m ransom.

Riyadh has plans to tap a tourist market beyond religious pilgrims as part of economic diversification efforts.

Taliban fighters have encircled 17 provincial capitals, outcome of Afghanistan peace talks uncertain, Mark Milley says.

The two will announce how to address concerns about the impact of Nord Stream 2, a senior US official told Congress.

Kremlin critic's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh to be held under house arrest pending trial until January next year.

Musk reiterated his backing of Bitcoin on Wednesday, saying he owns the token along with Dogecoin and Ethereum.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says no to two Republican candidates for a committee investigating the Capitol riot.

Pan American Health Organization says only 15 percent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean are fully vaccinated.

Victims of sexual harassment often face retaliation and career damage if they speak out.

Critics say parliamentary move for judicial body to try officials over Beirut port blast shields them from prosecution.

Journalists, activists and even world leaders may have been targeted by Israeli firm NSO's Pegasus spyware.

Wendy Sherman's trip comes amid several rifts between US and China, including over human rights and cybersecurity.

English port city becomes only the third site to have designation revoked by the United Nations' culture organisation.

As fires in 13 western states enter their third week, their effects are being felt across the United States.

Extension until at least August 21 comes days after Canada said it will ease restrictions for US travelers next month.

Coca-Cola saw a 37% revenue spike in the quarter ended July 2, with shares fizzing 2.3% higher Wednesday on Wall Street.

Greek Cypriots condemn Turkish-backed move to transfer part of abandoned town to Turkish Cypriot control.

Leaked list shows 50,000 phone numbers believed to have been chosen by clients of Israel's NSO Group for surveillance.

Floods inundate streets, homes, and subway stations in China's central province of Henan, leaving at least 25 dead.

UK seeks 'standstill period' for Northern Ireland protocol to re-negotiate post-Brexit trade rules agreed with EU.

The world’s biggest healthcare products maker reported net income of $6.28bn in the 2Q up from $3.63bn a year earlier.

German gov't moves to deliver aid, promises billions-strong reconstruction programme following deadly flooding.

Here’s what you need to know about the brewing battle between Khan and some of the world’s biggest tech firms.

Cape Town-based company Biovac expected to produce 100 million doses annually, destined for African Union countries.

A decade after its retirement, NASA's iconic shuttle programme is succeeded by burgeoning commercial space initiatives.

If Biden truly wants to put principles, and effectiveness, ahead of politics, he should end the US embargo on Cuba.

Despite targeted killings and an uncertain future, journalists in Afghanistan are not turning away from the profession.

PM Viktor Orban calls public vote on new legislation in the wake of legal challenge from the European Commission.

The couple were charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2020 blaze, which killed a firefighter.

Mandatory certificates come into effect for visitors to cultural venues as gov't moves to tackle fourth wave of cases.

Black and Hispanic Americans saw a more dramatic plunge, with life expectancy dropping by three years.

There is a growing movement in the West to divorce art museums from big money.

Fuel shortages and petrol price rises threaten to grind Lebanon's public transport system to a halt.

Freeman Mbowe and 10 other Chadema members were rounded up Mwanza ahead of planned conference, party says.

Numerous videos and accounts have come out of Khuzestan despite internet restrictions.

Media and institutional silence contribute towards climate of impunity, experts say.

Former executive editor-in-chief Lam Man-chung believed to be latest paper employee held under national security law.

The released hostages, who will now undergo a medical check before joining their families, were kidnapped on June 8.

Led by Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee team beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to claim title.

A super athlete and a super mum, meet Precious Marange who works hard on and off the pitch to provide for her family.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says event a 'celebration of hope' and reminder that only working together can end pandemic.

Plans for high-profile visit by UK carrier strike group come as London deepens security ties with Tokyo amid tensions.

Softball match takes place two days before the official opening ceremony of the COVID-hit 2020 Games.