Activists allege Myanmar leaders are 'weaponizing' COVID-19 As COVID-19 deaths rise in Myanmar, allegations are growing that the military government is using the coronavirus pandemic to consolidate power and crush opposition
Japan to widen virus emergency after record spike amid Games Japan is set to expand the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo to neighboring areas and the western city of Osaka in the wake of record-breaking surge in infections while the capital hosts the Olympics
Colombia coastal city crowded with African, Haitian migrants A small city on Colombia’s Caribbean shore is being crowded with migrants from Haiti and Africa making what they hope will be a journey toward the United States
The pandemic leads to another summer of anger Though quieter in the United States than a year ago, this month has seen a dramatic spasm of protest in other parts of the world.
Tent camp for 400+ homeless migrants erected in upscale Paris district in protest about ‘dignified’ accommodation In a protest organized by rights groups, a sprawling migrant camp has been set up on the Place des Vosges in central Paris. Some 400 homeless people, including families and minors, demanded proper accommodation from the state.
Caeleb Dressel sets another Olympic record He did it in the in 100 meter Butterfly semi-final. Dressel wasn't the only swimmer to break an Olympic mark this week. South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker did, as well.
AP Week in Pictures: Asia JULY 23-29, 2021 This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in Asia and Pacific. The gallery was curated by AP photo editor Toru Takahashi in Tokyo.
Nanjing: New China virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, says state media Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.
Russia and China accused of posing daily space threat as UK Space Command opens Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said the countries were engaging in “questionable” activity such as flying satellites within “close proximity” of others on a daily basis
C.D.C. Internal Report Calls Delta Variant as Contagious as Chickenpox Infections in vaccinated Americans also may be as transmissible as those in unvaccinated people, the document says, and lead more often to severe illness.Shoppers in Los Angeles.
Hong Kong crowd booing China's anthem sparks police probe Police are investigating an incident where hundreds jeered while watching an Olympics broadcast.
Your Friday Briefing Europe’s vaccine campaigns speed ahead.A vaccination center in Perpignan, France.
After mudslide, priest gets narcos' help to build new town A Honduran town was hammered by two consecutive hurricanes and then obliterated by a mudslide
China's Didi denies report of plan to buy back shares Didi Global Inc. has denied a report by The Wall Street Journal that the ride-hailing service was considering buying back its U.S.-traded shares after its June market debut was disrupted by Chinese government orders to overhaul data security
Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
Colombia coastal city crowded with African, Haitian migrants A small city on Colombia’s Caribbean shore is being crowded with migrants from Haiti and Africa making what they hope will be a journey toward the United States
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean July 23 - 29, 2021 This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Qaddafi’s Son Is Alive. And He Wants to Take Libya Back. In his first meeting with a foreign journalist in a decade, Seif al-Islam described his years in captivity — and hinted at a bid for Libya’s presidency.Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi in Zintan in May.
Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private Didi shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private.
Philippine leader recalls decision to void US security pact Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reversed his termination of a key defense pact with the United States that allows large-scale combat exercises between U.S. and Philippine forces
British military group: Ship reportedly attacked off Oman A group overseen by the British military says it has received a report of a ship being attacked off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea
Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87 Former Sen. Carl Levin, a powerful voice for the military during his career as Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. senator, has died
Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.
Kim stresses military preparations ahead of US-SKorea drills North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has called for stronger capability to cope with any foreign provocation as he presided over a meeting of military and political leaders
Philippine officials say Duterte recalls termination of security pact that allows large combat exercises with US forces Philippine officials say Duterte recalls termination of security pact that allows large combat exercises with US forces
Group overseen by British military says it has received report of ship being attacked off coast of Oman in Arabian Sea Group overseen by British military says it has received report of ship being attacked off coast of Oman in Arabian Sea
DIY divorce start-up raises $2m to monetise the misery of a failed marriage Hello Divorce wants to make it easier for couples to untie the knot
Ex-Sen. Levin, Michigan’s longest-serving senator, has died Former Sen. Carl Levin, a powerful voice for the military during his career as Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. senator, has died
Marco Rubio slams defence head for ‘theatre’ of wearing face shield — even though it’s required Florida senator has frequently criticised public health messaging around the coronavirus, while getting vaccinated himself
Snapchat down as frantic users scramble to reboot app ＆ 100,000+ outages reported Widespread outages on Snapchat have sent users into a panic, with more than 100,000 glitches reported in the space of a few hours as distraught netizens flocked to other platforms to vent their frustration.
US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020 More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.
DR Congo, Ituri. Fleeing War, Weaving Life in IDP Camps of Bunia ROME, Jul 29 (IPS) - He moves aside the curtain, thin as gauze, and then bends over. The darkness dazzles for a few seconds when one enters the house—actually, a den made of earth where air and light filter through the narrow entrance.