South Asia
Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa
'While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,' says independent panel of experts for the WHO.
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Tesla proposes trillion-dollar compensation package for CEO Elon Musk
The compensation would be delivered in shares and tied to performance milestones set by the Tesla board over 10 years.
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Canadian unemployment jumps to 7.1% as tariffs weigh on economy
Persistent uncertainty around US trade policy has kept Canadian businesses on tenterhooks, discouraging hiring.
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US adds 22,000 jobs in August as labour market begins to stall
Private-sector payroll growth halves in August as layoffs surge, marking highest job cuts since 2020.
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Ukraine vs France 0-2: UEFA World Cup qualifier – as it happened
All our updates, with post-match reaction, after our live text commentary stream of qualifier for the 2026 World Cup.
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Tel Aviv protesters unveil huge SOS sign demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Demonstrators in Tel Aviv are signaling that time is running out for the Israeli captives still held in Gaza.
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WHO adds weight-loss, diabetes drugs to essential medicines list
UN agency urges production of affordable generics for GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity and diabetes in developing countries.
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UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs
Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a 'chilling effect' on civil society globally.
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Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know
Officials in US city have pushed back against the looming deployment, but Trump confirmed it will go ahead.
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David Lammy named UK deputy prime minister amid Labour Party turmoil
Lammy appointment follows resignation of left-wing champion Angela Rayner, who stepped down over a tax scandal.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams being eyed as Saudi ambassador: Reports
Sources tell US media the move aims to withdraw Adams from mayoral race to strengthen Cuomo and defeat Mamdani.
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Trump is gutting America’s consumer watchdog to feed Wall Street’s greed
The CFPB clawed back $21bn for Americans. Now Trump is dismantling it, leaving families exposed as his donors celebrate.
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Unofficial Gaza tribunal accuses UK of complicity in Israel’s genocide
An unofficial tribunal led by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused the UK of being complicit in Israel's genocide
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What guarantees has Macron’s ‘coalition of the willing’ promised Ukraine?
Macron announces a 'reassurance force' as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.
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Israel bombs high-rise towers as brutal Gaza City assault intensifies
The 'gates of hell are opening' in Gaza, says Israeli defence minister as attacks cause panic and fear among civilians.
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Dissenting civil servants are silenced, says UK diplomat who quit over Gaza
Mark Smith resigned last August over the UK's failure to stop selling arms to Israel.
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Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis?
The arguments for and against 'reclassifying' of cannabis in the US are varied.
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Why is femicide on the rise globally?
We ask why femicide is still killing so many women.
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South Korea objects as US detains 475 at Hyundai plant raid in Georgia
Seoul demands protection for nationals, investors as Trump's immigration crackdown sees ICE raid target South Koreans.
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Belarus arrests Polish priest on spying charges
Relations between Poland and Belarus have hit a new low amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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