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UN chief taps Volker Turk as next rights chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has tapped the Austrian diplomat Volker Turk to be the next High Commissioner for Human Rights, according to a document sent Thursday to the General Assembly, which must approve the choice.

French blood donor wins rights case over 'homosexual' data

The European Court of Human Rights said Thursday that French authorities had violated the privacy of a would-be blood donor by labelling him a homosexual, before laws were changed to allow gay men to donate.

Philippines asks ICC not to resume drug war probe

The Philippines on Thursday called on the International Criminal Court not to resume its investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war, insisting the tribunal has no jurisdiction.

Blinken boosts aid on Ukraine visit as US sees battlefield wins

Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a surprise visit Thursday to Kyiv as the United States unveiled more than $2.6 billion in new military aid, saying the assistance was visibly paying off on the battlefield against Russian invaders.

Anger over bloated new Sri Lanka government

Sri Lanka added 37 new senior posts to its government on Thursday, sparking a social media backlash over "useless" public spending in the middle of its worst economic crisis on record.

Last residents of Siversk caught in the crossfire

From the hills in the west, the Ukrainian army shells Russian positions. From the east, Russian forces return fire.

US boosts Ukraine aid, sees battlefield 'success'

The United States on Thursday announced $675 million in additional military equipment for Ukraine, as it said allies' efforts in bolstering Kyiv were now visibly paying off on the battlefield.

Former Trump advisor Bannon to face fraud charges in New York

Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon is due to appear in court Thursday to be charged with fraud in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds for the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, US media reported.

Markets see much-needed bounce, but nerves remain

Most markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, while dovish comments on future interest rate hikes by Australia's central bank boss provided a boost to sentiment.

Markets see much-needed bounce, dollar closes on new highs

Most markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, while dovish comments on future interest rate hikes by Australia's central bank boss provided a boost to sentiment.

Fears of shelling, radiation on a Ukraine maternity ward

Three days after Russian troops invaded her country, Maryna found out she was pregnant.

Facing beleaguered Europe, Norway keen to protect energy windfall

Norway, a major producer and supplier of energy, is well placed to help alleviate Europe's energy crisis -- and reap the profits, a situation not all of its European partners welcome.

UK's Truss expected to freeze energy bills

New British Prime Minister Liz Truss was on Thursday expected to unveil a costly plan to freeze domestic fuel bills to help ease the burden of a soaring cost-of-living crisis.

Attacker and girlfriend 'planned' attempted hit on Argentine VP

The man accused of trying to shoot Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner last week planned the attack with his girlfriend, according to preliminary charges filed by a judge, local media reported Wednesday.

Asian markets bounce after sell-off, dollar closes on new highs

Most Asian markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, though the dollar resumed its upward march with the Federal Reserve expected to announce another bumper interest rate hike.

UN: evidence of Russia taking Ukrainian children

The United Nations cited "credible accusations" Wednesday that Moscow's forces have forcibly taken Ukrainian children to Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of benefitting from the eased grain blockade.

Oil tumbles on recession worries as US stocks rebound

US oil prices finished Wednesday at their lowest level since January on growing recession fears, while US stocks rebounded after a weak stretch left the market "oversold," as analysts put it.

UN says 'credible' accusations Ukraine children forcibly moved to Russia

The United Nations said Wednesday there are credible accusations that Moscow's forces have removed children from Ukraine to Russia for adoption as part of larger-scale forced relocations and deportations.

Putin says 'impossible' to isolate Russia, vows gas and oil supply cuts

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday it was "impossible" to isolate Moscow and vowed to cut gas and oil deliveries to countries imposing a price cap on supplies.

Queen calls off meeting after 'full day' appointing UK's new PM

Queen Elizabeth II has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisory group after doctors advised her to rest, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, the day after she appointed Liz Truss as Britain's new prime minister.

Israel PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Jazeera reporter

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an army operation this year.

Queen calls off meeting after 'full day' for UK's new PM

Queen Elizabeth II has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisory group after doctors advised her to rest, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, the day after she appointed Liz Truss as Britain's new prime minister.

Bolsonaro leads controversial bicentennial celebration in Brazil

President Jair Bolsonaro presided over a military parade Wednesday marking 200 years since Brazil's independence, kicking off a day of elaborate festivities that critics accuse the far-right leader of hijacking to bolster his reelection campaign.

Oil tumbles to pre-war level on recession fears

Oil prices tumbled back to pre-war levels Wednesday as recession fears returned to the forefront.

Putin says 'impossible' to isolate Russia, vowing to cut gas and oil supplies

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday it was "impossible" to isolate Moscow and vowed to cut gas and oil deliveries to countries imposing a price cap on supplies.

Albania cuts ties with Iran over 'cyberattack'

Albania broke diplomatic ties with Iran on Wednesday over an alleged cyberattack against the government this summer, prompting rebuke from Washington, which vowed to hold Tehran accountable for targeting its NATO ally.

Preparing for harsh winter in Ukraine's Donbas

In a lush garden between two apartment blocks in the city of Kramatorsk, Oleskandr Matviyevsky chops dead trees into kindling.

How Bellingcat became Russia's 'biggest nightmare'

Digital investigators from the Bellingcat group have spent eight years exposing the lies of the powerful and gathering evidence of their crimes – work that has a grave human cost, the organisation's chief told AFP in an interview.

Green groups demand loss and damage money ahead of COP27

Hundreds of environmental groups called Wednesday for the issue of loss and damage finance to be on the formal agenda of the forthcoming COP27 UN climate summit in Egypt.

UK's new PM meets cabinet with economic package in prep

British Prime Minister Liz Truss convened a new-look cabinet Wednesday on her first full day in office, to thrash out an economic support package and forestall an energy crisis linked to the war in Ukraine.

Eyeing Asia pivot, Putin says 'impossible' to isolate Russia

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday it was "impossible" to isolate Russia and hailed Asia's growing global influence, as Moscow looks east in the face of unprecedented Western sanctions over Ukraine.

Former Pakistan PM Khan accuses govt of 'unacceptable' censorship

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan accused the government Wednesday of "unacceptable" censorship after authorities apparently blocked national access to YouTube to prevent a rally speech from being broadcast live.

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