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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.

Russia's state TV says move a response to London's refusal to renew or issue visas to Russian journalists in Britain.

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At least 69 people, including 28 military personnel, lost their lives in Algeria this week due to devastating wildfires.

Amazon is spending at least $465m on Season One of its Rings series, making it one of the most expensive in history.

Jake Davison, who described himself as an 'incel', killed five people in a rare mass shooting, including a young girl.

Macron joins list of countries to boycott event, saying decision due to 'anti-Semitic statements' at previous editions.

Muhyiddin admits for first time he does not have a majority, promises political reforms as he seeks opposition support.

Fears are growing the fast-spreading Delta variant could trigger a repeat of last year's shipping nightmares.

Rebels hold a defiant commemoration in the Spanish capital to say they are 'still here resisting'.

The 'Lion of Herat' returned to the front lines in western city last month amid the growing threat from the Taliban.

The Kenyan government is refusing to treat Kenyans as adults capable of dealing with the complexity of the world.

Armed group ISIL claims responsibility for the attack in a statement on an ISIL-affiliated website.

The country cannot move forward while many of its institutions and leaders remain invested in whitewashing history.

The Czech state has agreed to reparations for some victims of forced sterilisation, but does the move go far enough?

India's main opposition leader slams firm for blocking tweet over alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old Dalit girl.

Fighting has escalated in recent days between government forces and rebels in the key southern province.

Thousands being driven out of rural homes by worsening effects of climate crisis to search for work in capital Dhaka.

Jeffrey Feltman's trip comes as humanitarian organisations warn of a continued crisis as battles rage in Tigray.

The country's future stability depends on outside forces taking a back seat to a Haitian-driven rebuilding process.

Many fear adverse reaction due to pre-existing conditions as doctors urge trans and HIV-positive people to get the jab.

New figures bring Russia's total fatalities from COVID-19 to 168,864 - the highest toll in Europe.

Turkish forces retaliated against those carrying out the attack and three PKK fighters were killed.

Disturbances break out after 56-year-old Afghan dies of heart attack waiting in dusty heat to enter Afghanistan.

Head WHO mission probing pandemic origins says virus may have started with a Wuhan lab staffer becoming infected.

Ban on entering Himalayan kingdom results in loss of livelihoods for hundreds of daily wage earners on the Indian side.

An 80-year-old woman is still missing in Bartin province, says the country's Disaster and Emergency Management.

Back in June, as Taliban built momentum, Biden himself addressed Saigon parallels and dismissed them out of hand.

Shrine remains a potent symbol of Japan's wartime legacy in East Asia and a flashpoint for tensions with its neighbours.

President Tebboune says some fires were caused by high temperatures but 'criminal hands were behind most of them'.

New virus variants and unequal vaccine distribution complicate efforts to slow COVID-19 spread.

Former military general's admission to hospital comes as country struggles to contain resurgent pandemic.

UN agency says cooperation and transparent data 'vitally important' to prevent future pandemics.