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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa facing 'massive resurgence' of coronavirus infections as he reimposes curbs.

Exit polls predict disappointing results for far-right leader Marine Le Pen's party and for President Macron's LREM.

Fights break out in Ramallah on fourth day of protests over death of Nizar Banat in Palestinian Authority custody.

Russian capital Moscow sees a record number of daily COVID deaths as Indonesia records highest number of daily cases.

Thousands of Afghans who assisted the United States are concerned for their safety as US forces prepare to withdraw.

Czech Republic book a quarter final tie against Denmark as the 10-man Netherlands crash out of Euro 2020.

Three attacks come after helicopter carrying President Ivan Duque was fired at near border with Venezuela on Friday.

Two countries summon each other's envoys over Polish legislation that might block World War II restitution claims.

Confirmed death toll rises to nine as search continues at site of a partially collapsed 12-storey building near Miami.

Tripartite summit marks the first official visit by an Egyptian leader to Iraq since the first Gulf War.

Canada and Catholic Church have done little to atone for forced-assimilation institutions, say experts demanding action.

Critical race theory is too advanced to be taught in schools. So why are state authorities trying to ban it in the US?

Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah were arrested in August 2018 as part of a crackdown against dissent.

A total of 119 people died and 5,517 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 over 72 hours, local media reports.

Indian police suspect explosive-laden drones were used to attack an air force base in Jammu city.

China National Space Administration releases new footage captured by the country's Mars probe launched in May.

A spike in cases has prompted the government to impose a strict lockdown, sparking an exodus from the capital city.

The sensitive files contained details about the HMS Defender, a military vessel that made headlines this week.

The recent controversy over a street sign in Nairobi reflects the continuing struggle with its urban colonial legacy.

First-round results marked a boost for the traditional right-wing The Republicans as well as the Socialist Party.

The former chancellor of the exchequer and home secretary takes over after Hancock resigned for breaking COVID rules.

An historic heatwave has scorched northwest region of the US and Canada, toppling records.

In India, crematorium workers are struggling to cope as the bodies pile up.

Dozens of angry Lebanese took to the streets to denounce the pound's depreciation and 'difficult living conditions'.

Portugal face stiff test in bid to retain crown while Netherlands face Czech Republic for spot in quarter-finals.

About 5,000 families flee their homes from Kunduz city as Taliban fighters intensify attacks across the country.

Helicopter carrying President Duque was shot at near the Venezuela border on Friday.

Hundreds took to the streets of Ramallah, calling for Palestinian president to quit.

Australian cities of Sydney and Darwin begin hard lockdowns amid a surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the Delta variant.

US president withdraws threat to veto infrastructure bill unless a separate spending plan also passes Congress.

Former US president urges supporters to help Republicans take back Congress in next year's mid-term elections.

'Extreme and prolonged' heat wave raises concerns for elderly, unhoused and other particularly vulnerable people.

Italy struck twice in extra-time to beat Austria 2-1, setting up a quarter-final against either Belgium or Portugal.

Supporters of presumed president-elect Pedro Castillo and right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori demonstrate in capital Lima.

Denmark thrash Wales 4-0, setting up a quarter-final clash with either the Netherlands or Czech Republic on July 3.

Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Barrios is among at least 20 Nicaraguans arrested this month in widening government crackdown.

Hundreds gathered in city of Ramallah in the third day of protests over the death of activist Nizar Banat in PA custody.

Fire in rubble of 12-storey building that collapsed near Miami this week has slowed an ongoing search for survivors.

White former police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for murdering George Floyd, a Black man.

Health secretary resigns after a picture of him kissing a colleague last month was published by a newspaper.

US pharmaceutical giant agrees to pay up to $230m to settle claims it helped drive a deadly opioid epidemic.

Medical charity says female caretaker killed and three others wounded in an ambush by armed men.

The 24-year-old athlete died in a car crash ahead of preparing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

While Ankara claims the project will ease ship traffic in the Bosphorus, critics warn of dire environmental effects.

Rise of highly contagious variant prompts several countries to reintroduce restrictions amid surge in new COVID cases.

March in Diyala province marks the anniversary of the paramilitary force's founding seven years ago.

Sanctions are used to punish those who brazenly violate international law. So why is Israel not sanctioned yet?

The US vice president, who is leading efforts to cut migrant surge, urges opponents to drop politics to fix immigration.

Warning update follows an extensive review of information and discussion by CDC's Advisory Committee.

As the government fails to expand the economy to accommodate its growing population, youth unemployment has soared.