Dominican Republic: At least 21 dead after storm brings torrential rain
Thousands were displaced after rain flooded homes, caused power cuts and damaged bridges and roads.
1970-01-01 08:00
Poland truck protests leave Ukrainian drivers stranded
Polish drivers are blocking border crossings, calling for caps on Ukrainian trucks to be re-introduced.
1970-01-01 08:00
Number of Venezuelan migrants at US-Mexico border halves
The US government restarted regular deportation flights to Venezuela last month.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fentanyl-laced envelopes sent to US election officials
Poll officials in Georgia and Washington describe the suspicious letters as "terrorism".
1970-01-01 08:00
Second Colorado officer acquitted in Elijah McClain death
Two of three officers to face trial in the 23-year-old's 2019 death have been found not guilty.
1970-01-01 08:00
S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister
India stopped issuing visas to Canadians in September as tensions escalated between the two countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
1970-01-01 08:00
Colorado officer found guilty in Elijah McClain death
Another officer was acquitted by a jury in the death of McClain, a young black man who died in 2019.
1970-01-01 08:00
Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bristol's Sustainable Fashion Week makes global impact
Its third year saw the Bristol idea expand across the UK, and in India, Papua New Guinea and the US.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hunter Biden due in Delaware court to face federal gun charges
The president's son faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of three federal criminal charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
Scots aid worker charity in bid to help 20 Afghan students
The Western Isles' Linda Norgrove Foundation hopes to get the 20 women to Scotland.
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