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Myanmar detains 11 accused of rice price gouging
Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land
The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed 'Freedom Edge'.
Why is July the hottest month of the year?
The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.
Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race
First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week's debate disaster.
US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors' offer.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857
As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.
Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers
Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.
Canada’s WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike
Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after some 680 workers walk off the job.
France’s far right leads in first round of elections, exit polls show
Exit polls project Marine Le Pen's far-right RN won 34% and President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance won 20.3%.
Six Palestinians killed as Israeli forces pound southern, northern Gaza
Residents continue to flee Rafah in the south and Shujayea in the north as Israeli tanks push deeper into both areas.