Britain sets out dividing lines on EU citizens’ rights
European Union citizens arriving in Britain during a post-Brexit transition period will be able to apply for indefinite leave to stay in the country but will not automatically be able…
Nobel peace laureates to Suu Kyi: “End Rohingya genocide or face prosecution”
Three Nobel peace laureates have urged Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the military to end the “genocide” of Rohingya Muslims now or face prosecution. The United Nations and…
Fans bid tearful farewell to legendary Bollywood actress Sridevi
Thousands of fans have lined the streets of Mumbai, some weeping quietly, others running behind the hearse, as they joined Bollywood stars in paying tributes to actress Sridevi who died…
China Xi’s expansive agenda gets boost with move to end term limits
In clearing the way to serve as Chinese president indefinitely, Xi Jinping has sought to head off speculation over his future and amass even more authority to implement his key…
Trunk show: Elephant genome study offers surprises
The most comprehensive elephant genome study ever conducted, covering seven living and extinct species, is offering some surprises about the family tree of the world’s largest land animal while also…
New Zealand prime minister creates new cabinet post for disarmament
New Zealand’s Prime Minister has used her first major foreign policy address to announce she is establishing a ministerial position for disarmament amid tensions in the Asia-Pacific region over North…
Britain is facing serious far-right terrorism threat, top UK’s officer
Britain faces a new and significant threat from organised far-right terrorism, the UK’s most senior counter-terrorism officer said on Monday as he revealed police had foiled four plots by right-wing…
Major quake cuts communications, halts oil and gas operations in Papua New Guinea
At least one company has begun evacuating non-essential personnel after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea’s energy-rich interior, causing landslides, damaging buildings and closing oil and gas…
China launches propaganda push for Xi after social media criticism
China’s plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea’s ruling dynasty and charges of creating a dictator by…
Blast destroys shop and home in English city, 6 taken to hospital
An explosion has destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester, injuring at least six people, officials said. British police said there was no…
