China running 380 detention centres in Xinjiang: Researchers

In January, volunteers will be deliberately infected with coronavirus to test effectiveness of vaccine candidates.

How coastal villages in the UK are dealing with an uncertain future, as their homes are lost to rising seas.

New regulations aim to protect workers and cut red tape, but labour groups say many in the informal sector lose out.

Top energy body says it will be ‘virtually impossible’ to meet carbon reduction targets without boost in carbon storage.

Government’s furlough protection scheme may be extended, but only to the worst-hit sectors of the British economy.

South Korea condemns ‘brutal’ killing of fishery official and urges Pyongyang to punish those involved in the incident.

The death of actor Sushant Singh has sparked a media storm with some calling for wider probe into ‘drugs mafia’.

Comments by US Federal Reserve officials suggest recovery from pandemic-led economic shock is proving to be weak.

Trump says ballots are a problem and will wait to see how election unfolds before conceding if he loses.

King Salman reiterates 2002 Arab peace initiative is the basis for a ‘comprehensive and just solution’ for Palestinians.

Differences over Islamic jurisprudence, issue of minority representation and language in document have come to the fore.

Chinese media have denounced pressure by the US on TikTok’s owner to sell the popular app to American firms.

Launch is four months behind schedule and comes as cases soar to levels not seen since May.

Observers say conflict, coronavirus lockdown and restrictions to information pose hurdles to electoral process.

China’s ‘unexpected and eye-opening’ climate change announcement resets the ambition of global warming action.

People have been leaving flowers, notes, placards outside the court in tribute to the ‘Notorious RBG’.

Group of Saudi dissidents in exile announce launch of an opposition party on anniversary of the kingdom’s founding.

Sudanese officials held ‘serious and frank talks’ on the future of Arab-Israeli peace and a two-state solution.

Yoshihide Suga says it is time to mend frayed ties in call with South Korea’s president Moon Jae-in.

Beleaguered leader urges end to ‘coercive measures’ while opposition leader calls for ‘decisive action’ to oust Maduro.

Officials said the Taliban launched a wave of attacks on security checkpoints in southern Afghanistan overnight.

UN humanitarian coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande says only $1bn of the $3.2bn needed funding has been received.

Seventy-year-old brand is the latest company to drop a logo long-accused of promoting racial stereotypes.

Several Fed officials on Wednesday said more relief aid from Congress is needed to keep the economic recovery on track.

A United States asphalt company has agreed to pay $16.6m in fines for paying bribes to officials.

US West Coast state to join 15 nations that have set similar goals in order to fight climate change.

Children among those dead as petrol tanker overturns and catches fire on busy highway in central state of Kogi.

Global stimulus, negative real interest rates and dollar weakness all helped gold rally to record highs this year.

Oxfam and WeMove Europe say Greek asylum law makes it deliberately easy to disqualify asylum applicants.

Government move to reform agricultural marketing has sparked protests, with critics calling the move ‘pro-corporate’.

New round of sanctions also prohibits Americans from staying at properties owned by the Cuban government.

CEO Charles Scharf apologises for comments blaming ‘limited pool of Black talent’ for lack of diversity in recruiting.

From strict voter ID laws to the closure of polling stations, unhoused Americans face many obstacles to voting.

Doctors at German hospital believe Kremlin critic could make a full recovery from alleged poisoning attack.

In 2015, a couple almost 1km from the mosque said their freedom of religion was impinged upon by the muezzin’s call.

EC proposes system reform including imposing a legal obligation on each EU state to host some refugees.

Watchdog says Facebook not giving states all data they need to spot disinformation, including voter suppression efforts.

Embattled leader, who has run Belarus for 26 years, holds unannounced ceremony as anti gov’t demonstrations continue.

Country’s opposition leader says he is ready to take power from Muhyiddin Yassin who took office in March.

Key figures in coronavirus fight, Black Lives Matter movement and political leaders featured by US magazine.

Israeli carrier Israir operates flight from Tel Aviv to Bahrain a week after it signed a deal alongside the UAE.

J&J shares trading higher after drug giant announced it has entered phase 3 trials for its potential COVID-19 vaccine.

Bader Ginsburg’s voice for the ‘excluded and oppressed’ in gender and immigration cases will be missed.

Year-round pilgrimage to begin from October 4, seven months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Seven European countries – led by North Macedonia, Hungary, Serbia and Croatia – are the least-accepting countries.

Amid delay in forming gov’t following blast, ex-Lebanese PM suggests naming independent Shia candidate for finance post.

Hundreds march to oppose calls from anti-government protesters as parliament meets to consider amendments.

Qatar’s leader says Israel continues to carry out ‘flagrant violation of international resolutions’.

Philippine president says Manila ‘firmly rejects’ attempts to undermine 2016 ruling declaring China’s claim illegal.