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Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo's victory is confirmed after weeks of uncertainty that fuelled deep divisions.

The finance ministry says the bill will not affect most taxpayers, after a proposed increase in April drew protests.

Nearly 300 wildfires are actively burning across western province of British Columbia, which saw record heat last month.

President Xi Jinping says situation "severe" after city of Zhengzhou saw a year's worth of rain in just three days.

Tom Barrack did not publicly disclose influence work for UAE during the Trump presidency, Justice Department says.

Opponents of the pipeline argue that it would give Russia too much leverage over European security.

The US and a number of its Western allies blame China for an alleged cyberattack.

Ariel Henry's swearing-in on Tuesday comes amid official commemorations for slain President Jovenel Moise.

The health ministry said earlier this month Tunisia's health system had 'collapsed' under the weight of the pandemic.

Varosha is deserted and no one has been allowed to enter since a 1974 war split the island.

All three major stock indexes gained over one percent with the Dow leading the charge after its worst day since October.

Phone number of French president was identified as potential target for surveillance on behalf of Morocco, report says.

Harvey Weinstein is wanted in Los Angeles for trial on charges of attacking five women from 2004 to 2013.

Women and girls at risk of 'unspeakable harm' Bush says as Taliban claims to control of most of Afghanistan.

Sanofi-GSK hope for approval this year after early-stage results showed the vaccine produces a robust immune response.

In Washington visit, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges democratic countries to 'show their teeth' with more sanctions.

Some 15,000 Mexican cellphones appeared on the leaked list of surveillance, at least 50 people close to president.

Broad Peak was the final summit in Kim Hong-bin's quest to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains.

German government faces growing questions about how well-prepared authorities were for devastating natural disaster.

The second cybersecurity directive since May comes on the heels of a massive cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.

Win, a senior adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, dies from COVID-19 after becoming infected in jail, says NLD.

Police say weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found days after he disappeared leaving a note saying he wanted to find work.

Along with Johnson & Johnson, the proposed settlement includes McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen.

In the largely conservative nation, women can be sentenced to up to two years in prison for having an abortion.

The largest digital coin fell 3.6 percent to $29,667 Tuesday with other digital currencies also retreating.

Prosecutors allege Lobo took bribes from a drug trafficking organization 'in exchange for political favours'.

It is time for Israelis to acknowledge apartheid and begin efforts to dismantle it.

Unrest was not a spontaneous uprising of the poor, but a targeted campaign to get political concessions from government.

Turkish leader reiterates Ankara's support for self-declared TRNC in speech delivered on anniversary of 1974 invasion.

Bennett calls move by company to stop selling its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories an 'anti-Israel step'.

Jeff Bezos is achieving his dream of flying into space while officially launching his company's commercial operations.

Turkey could run Afghan capital's airport if US meets conditions on logistics and financing, President Erdogan says.

Investigation follows complaint by French news website Mediapart over Moroccan secret services' alleged use of spyware.

Six-day lockdowns imposed ahead of Eid al-Adha holiday as Delta variant drives Iran's fifth major wave of infections.

Beijing says Washington's claims incomplete and 'hypocritical', alleges the US is main source of cyberattacks globally.

The evictions in Toronto are part of violent efforts to sustain settler control over Indigenous land.

Attempted stabbing attack took place during Eid al-Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Bamako, presidency says.

Former South African president, currently serving a 15-month prison term in a separate case, faces 16 charges.

In this episode, we also discuss Europe's flooding crisis and Mexico's drug war.

Mumbai police arrest businessman Raj Kundra for allegedly producing and broadcasting pornographic films online.

Lebanon’s army says Israel fired 12 artillery shells at the Wadi Hammoul area, causing no damage or casualties.

While the number of people receiving vaccines increases, it is still well below official target of 100,000 daily shots.

Indian PM attacked after revelations that dozens of Indians were potential targets of snooping by Israeli-made spyware.

Amazon founder set to blast off in Blue Origin's New Shepard for a suborbital flight. Here's what you need to know.

How do boosters work and how can we celebrate Eid safely this year?

Eid al-Adha comes as many countries impose new COVID-19 restrictions or issue appeals for people to avoid congregating.

Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha religious festival, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Government probing whether premier's phone was surveilled, after revelations from Pegasus Project show number in list.

Release of nearly $2bn Venezuelan gold held by Bank of England hinges on who London recognises as the country's leader.

Excess deaths during pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID toll, says a comprehensive research.