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Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ China story as party tightens grip
State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.
Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien
The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.
NASA names firms to develop rover for first crewed Moon mission since 1972
US space agency picks Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to create designs for lunar rover.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 770
As the war enters its 770th day, these are the main developments.
Gaza ceasefire talks stall as Israel and Hamas dig in
Qatar says the major sticking points remain the same as behind-the-scenes talks attempt to secure a truce in Gaza.
US prosecutors spar with judge over order in Trump classified document case
Special Counsel Jack Smith has questioned whether an order to provide jury instructions may 'distort' an eventual trial.
Turkey’s election authority reinstates pro-Kurdish mayoral election winner
Election authority reverses ejection of Kurdish winner of mayoral race in city of Van in eastern Turkey.
Taiwan earthquake aftershock concerns
Residents fear aftershocks first night after 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan
Colombia and Panama failing to protect migrants in Darien Gap: HRW
Human Rights Watch has urged the two countries to ensure the safety of people crossing the dangerous migration route.
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany
President Mokgweetsi Masisi offers to send the animals as a 'gift' to Berlin amid a dispute over hunting trophies.
Wisconsin is latest US state to send ‘uncommitted’ message to Biden on Gaza
More than 47,800 people cast 'uninstructed' votes in state primary, in latest stop of national protest movement.
Protests called as Georgia revives controversial ‘foreign agents’ law
Governing party hopes to pass legislation, dropped last year amid mass demonstrations, before October elections.
Are Modi’s economic policies benefitting all Indians?
India is the world's fifth-largest economy. The World Bank says the nation is leading growth in South Asia.
WCK aid worker killings are a ‘message to the world’
Stop arming Israel, says Rafah hospital director in response to killing of WCK aid workers.
Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province
Election for seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats.
Slovakia: The Return of Fico
People & Power examines what Robert Fico's return as Slovakia’s PM means for human rights and the Ukraine war.
Nuclear energy cannot lead the global energy transition
With nuclear energy, when things go wrong, they go very, very wrong.
The legal case for imposing embargoes on Israel
States have responsibility to act when international peace is threatened. Israel's genocidal acts clearly do.
Deadly school shooting in Finland blamed on bullying
Police say 12-year-old who killed and wounded classmates on Tuesday was a victim of bullying.
Why are some US food producers using antibiotics in meat again?
Several companies have abandoned commitments to serve antibiotic-free meat, but what does this mean for human health?