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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.

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.