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Cuba arrests 17 for trafficking men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Network based in Cuba and Russia alleged to have facilitated Cubans to join Russia's war in Ukraine.
Hong Kong swamped after heaviest rain in 140 years
Schools closed and people urged to stay at home as rain causes havoc across the hilly and densely-populated territory.
Astronomers discover first ‘bubble of galaxies’ a billion light-years wide
The bubble is 10,000 times wider than the Milky Way and located 820 million light-years from our own galaxy.
Solomon Islands police deny China shipped guns, following Al Jazeera report
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says replica firearms incapable of firing live rounds.
G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?
As Putin stays in Moscow, India-Russia ties are in decline, while New Delhi's bond with the West gets tighter.
All you need to know about North Korea’s new nuclear-armed submarine
The Hero Kim Kun Ok is evidence of Pyongyang's determination to modernise and upgrade its submarine fleet.
US to give $600m more in military equipment to Ukraine
New $600m security assistance package follows a day after US pledges $1bn in military, humanitarian aid for Kyiv.
Thailand’s food delivery drivers see wages slump as platforms cut costs
Gig workers say platforms such as Grab and Foodpanda have cut their pay rates without explanation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 562
As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments.
North Korea launches new ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine
Overseeing the event, Kim Jong Un calls for the rapid development of the country's navy and its 'nuclear weaponisation'.