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Russian power substation hit in latest Ukrainian drone wave attack
Moscow's Ministry of Defence reports downing more than a dozen Ukrainian drones during overnight attacks on Russia.
US says China’s ‘global information manipulation’ threatens freedoms
State Department says Beijing spending billions to spread disinformation and shape opinion in favour of China.
More than 2,500 dead, missing as 186,000 cross Mediterranean in 2023
UN refugee agency says 'no end in sight' to the lives lost in Mediterranean and on land routes to sea departure points.
US National Security Agency unveils artificial intelligence security centre
NSA Director Paul Nakasone says US has advantage in AI development but capabilities can not be 'taken for granted'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 583
As the war enters its 583rd day, these are the main developments.
Swedish PM seeks help from military as gang violence rocks country
At least 11 people have been killed so far this month in wave of gang violence sweeping over Sweden.
US offers $5m reward for insight into Ecuador election assassination
US Secretary of State Blinken announced the reward as part of an ongoing probe into Fernando Villavicencio's death.
Mid-Autumn festival: Why Asia goes mad for mooncakes
The pastries, about the size of a palm and filled with a sweet paste, are popular gifts during the ancient festival.
Judge sides with US slave descendants in Indigenous citizenship dispute
A judge with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation ruled an 1866 treaty offers path to citizenship for Black slave descendants.
UK, Canada, Taiwan criticise Myanmar as generals unleash ‘corrective purge’
Plan for elections and continued violence and atrocities draw concern in West, as Russia and China cosy up to regime.