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The official vote count gives Castillo a slim margin over rival Keiko Fujimori, who is contesting the results.

The US vice president is encouraging jabs among minority groups whose rates of vaccination are lower than average.

There are growing calls in the US and in Canada to open the border for nonessential travel like tourism.

As Ebrahim Raisi is tipped to win presidential election, some Iranians have contrasting views on voting's true effect.

Countries pay respects to Zambia's late founding father, revered for helping in the fight against colonialism.

Danish FA says Eriksen discharged nearly a week after suffering cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match.

AstraZeneca ordered to deliver 80.2 million vaccine doses to EU by Sept 27, but EU wanted 120 million by end of June.

Walmart de Mexico, the country's biggest retailer, told grocery baggers that they need not come back to work.

Alieu Kosiah found guilty on 21 charges, including rape, deploying child soldiers and an act of cannibalism.

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.

The PA said the Pfizer vaccine doses received from Israel were set to expire soon and did not meet required standards.

Pekka Haavisto said Ethiopian leadership told him in February that they wanted 'to destroy the Tigrayans'.

The move comes amid a wider effort by Governor Greg Abbott to stop migrants from coming through the US-Mexico border.

Twice-postponed polls will mark the first test of voter support for Prime Minister <span>Abiy Ahmed</span>.

Economic reopenings have driven a commodities price surge this year, but the last two weeks have seen prices slump.

The new force will include the RSF paramilitary unit, police, armed forces, and 'representatives' of rebel groups.

The space for independent media is shrinking as moguls monopolise the industry, but some have hope for the future.

Parliament resolution, which also bans denying the genocide, comes as the justice minister is sacked for doing so.

The founder of AFA Sports is turning athletic and athleisure wear into an economic force for the continent.

With five weeks to go to the opening ceremony, a growing chorus is calling for the Games to be postponed or cancelled.

Two others, including a six-year-old girl, remain missing after boat carrying refugees runs aground.

At least 47 Palestinians also hurt by tear gas and rubber bullets near the town of Beita in the occupied West Bank.

Refugee numbers worldwide increase for a ninth year in a row as people continue to be displaced amid the COVID crisis.

Death of a Rohingya woman of COVID-19 while in detention highlights the plight of poverty-stricken refugees.

England to lock horns with Scotland at Wembley, where Scottish fans have just 2,500 of the 22,500 tickets.

Fall in sales due to post-Brexit changes and effect of coronavirus pandemic, industry figures say.

A Missouri court fines Mark McCloskey and his wife for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters last year.

The deployment comes as country enters a third wave and new daily cases double over the past two weeks.

We should not allow the COVID-19 pandemic to erase the progress we have made towards eradicating polio.

Final may be moved elsewhere unless UK government agrees to exempt travelling foreign fans from COVID quarantine rules.

Reuters snap survey of 40 medical experts from around the world also says the next wave will be better controlled.

Officials claim to have contained outbreak which infected 1,500 refugees - nearly 10 percent of Bhashan Char residents.

A look at the changes to vaccine policy which should enable every Indian adult to get vaccinated for free.

Widespread condemnation of action against Muslim journalists for speaking out over assault on elderly man in Ghaziabad.

Iranians are choosing a new president with the ballot offering four candidates, including frontrunner Ebrahim Raisi.

We explore the low-cost, disposable fashion industry, and the high price paid by people and the planet.

Zero women out of the 40 who registered as candidates were approved to run for the presidency.

The country is not currently in a position to hold free, fair and credible elections.

Nearly 60 million eligible voters in Iran will decide the fate of four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani.

More than 82 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2020, more than double compared with 2012.

North Korean leader stresses preparedness in responding to US in his first direct statement since Biden's inauguration.

Myanmar's UN envoy, Kyaw Moe Tun, calls for 'effective collective measures' including arms embargo against the country.

Government is blaming the Delta variant for latest jump in cases, but experts say policy failures are to blame.

South Korea can now develop missiles of whatever range and payload it wants, but analysts worry it could stoke tension.

WeChat, TikTok, other apps targeted by Trump are eligible for review by Biden's team, sources say.

Turkey will take lead in securing Kabul airport after US troops depart, Biden and Erdoğan agree.

Experts are pointing fingers at climate change, saying it is ‘a long-term tax on the water budget of the west’.

Civil administration building, sites belonging to armed Palestinian groups and agricultural field targeted, sources say.

'Those who can't pay 200,000 Lebanese pounds for a tank should stop using a car,' Raymond Ghajar said.

Lebanese army chief warns of 'critical' situation during French-led virtual meeting.