US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain
The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bedbug plague hits France ahead of 2024 Olympics
"Les punaises", as they're known in French, are sweeping the country, spreading fear and disgust.
1970-01-01 08:00
What does the US Speaker of the House do?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing the most serious threat to his leadership to date.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Why is reformist Uzbek leader arresting bloggers?
Shavkat Mirziyoyev came into power promising to bring in an era of free speech.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds
The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog in Canada
Experts say more people outdoors is leading to more human-bear encounters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot
More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco
Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamaal Bowman: Democrat denies setting off fire alarm to stall spending vote
Republicans have accused Jamaal Bowman of trying to delay a vote on a stopgap spending bill.
1970-01-01 08:00
Putin meets former Wagner commander Andrei Troshev
The Kremlin says Andrei Troshev, ex-aide to Yevgeny Prigozhin, now works for the defence ministry.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada Nazi row puts spotlight on Ukraine's WWII past
For decades, Jewish groups have criticised monuments that celebrate Ukrainian veterans in Canada.
1970-01-01 08:00
Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
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