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A general strike closes shops, and hundreds of people demonstrate in honour of hunger striker.

Food, drink and energy prices keep climbing across the single currency area following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Writers Guild of America says it supports a work stoppage after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay.

After more than a decade of negotiations, EU wants Balkan neighbours to settle on plan and put hostilities to rest.

Khader Adnan, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, has died after a nearly three-month-long hunger strike.

A new world boxing federation was announced last month in a move aimed at securing the troubled sport's Olympic future.

The EU boss should be ashamed about her use of anti-Palestinian racist tropes. She won't be.

One of the most renowned voices to emerge from the folk scene of the 1960s, Lightfoot recorded 20 studio albums.

In recent years, Australia has struggled to contain the explosion in recreational vaping, particularly among teens.

Gianni Infantino says rights offers from 'Big 5' European countries are unacceptable and a 'slap in the face'.

International lender raises 2023 growth outlook for region to 4.6 percent, up from 4.3 percent in October.

Writers' union will strike on Tuesday after six weeks of negotiations with studios and streamers failed.

CEO Alan Joyce to depart flagship carrier after 15 years in the job.

As another US bank collapses, here's what you need to know about how to keep your money safe.

Battles rage in Sudan despite the latest truce as the UN warns the conflict could turn into 'a full-blown catastrophe'.

Twitter has complied at least partially with 98.8 percent of takedown requests under Elon Musk's ownership, data shows.

Millions of Afghans are seeking international support to stave off hunger, disease and malnutrition.

Mayor Mohamed Khairullah was an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' on travel to the US.

Djokovic can play after missing out on the US Open last year and being denied entry into the country earlier this year.

Critics of the monarchy say it is outdated and a waste of money, but supporters argue it more than pays its way.

This year's gala celebrates the life and work of the German-born designer and coincides with a new exhibition.

Israeli prison authorities said Adnan was found unconscious in his cell after nearly three months on hunger strike.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 and debris was scattered from the launch pad.

As the war enters its 433rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

At least 15 laws and legal instruments now cover exit bans with millions of people potentially affected.

Taliban's interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan.

Up to 60 cars and nearly 30 commercial vehicles collided on a rural highway, killing at least six passengers.

A letter from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of potential 'harm to business and consumer confidence'.

The attack, which shut down the international airport, is believed to have killed at least one person and wounded more.

With the third major casualty since March, depositors flee regional lenders, driving fears about other smaller banks.

Some 73,000 have already left Sudan and the UN warns thousands will flee as fighting rages on and resources dwindle.

Nearly 300 protesters arrested as more than 100 police officers wounded during protests against pension reform.

Leaders to agree to greater US-Philippines military coordination, officials say, amid rising tensions in Asia Pacific.

Government says four killed in exchange of gunfire after miners ambushed police, environmental agents on Yanomami lands.

Addis Ababa is concerned as the war next door shows no sign of ending.

Russians have suffered 100,000 casualties in five month, according to US estimates, as Moscow launches missile strikes.

Mercy Corps sounds the alarm about escalating violence between gangs and civilians as Haiti faces hunger crisis.

The legislature was only reinstated in March following a Constitutional Court ruling and after a previous dissolution.

For a fourth year, independent body says India should be singled out for discrimination against Muslims, other groups.

The landmark talks come as efforts continue by some Arab states to reintegrate Syria into the Arab League.

The Disney lawsuit asks a judge to void the governor’s takeover of the theme park district previously controlled by it.

Another 35,000 employees at Canada Revenue Agency remain on strike, demanding better pay and telework flexibility.

Civilians are helping Sudan's most vulnerable via food banks, donations, logistical coordination and medical support.

Experts say 'lack of democratic accountability', transparency continue to define US operations against 'terror' threats.

The UN's Human Rights Council calls on France to reduce police violence and take steps to address racism.

The controversy over the pharaoh's skin colour in Netflix's docudrama takes away from her powerful legacy.

Protesting teachers took to the streets across the country all last week demanding better rights and payment of arrears.

Trump lawyer accused judge of bias as US writer E Jean Carroll's civil lawsuit continues into second week in New York.

Ukrainian federation alleges that Russian judokas registered for championships in Qatar are 'active servicemen'.

It told me it would take human jobs faster than the Kardashians ‘dump boyfriends’. Should we be worried?