Fidel Ramos, former Philippine leader who helped oust Marcos, dies at 94

Former Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos, who died on Sunday, was a fighter during wars in Korea and Vietnam and a survivor in the political arena, emerging from a high-ranking security role during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. to win the vote for the nation's highest office. He was 94.

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Photos: England wins Euro 2022 over Germany

England won its first ever major women's championship in dramatic fashion, beating Germany 2-1 after extra time in the Euro 2022 final.

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Mykolaiv in Ukraine hit with heavy shelling as Putin threatens 'lightning speed' response to interference

The southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came under intense shelling in the early morning hours on Sunday, according to officials there, as Russian President Vladimir Putin used his nation's Navy Day to issue more militaristic threats to anyone undermining Russia's "sovereignty and freedom."

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Iran flash flooding and mudslides leave at least 69 people dead

At least 69 people have been killed in flooding and landslides that hit cities across Iran, Iran's Crisis Management Organization said on Sunday.

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Austria mourns suicide of doctor targeted by anti-vaccine campaigners

Austrian leaders appealed for national unity after a doctor who faced death threats from anti-vaccination activists and coronavirus pandemic conspiracy theorists took her own life.

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What Taiwan is thinking as Pelosi heads for Asia

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan has resulted in stern warnings from Beijing and mounting concerns in Washington.

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Russia is recruiting thousands of volunteers to replenish its ranks in Ukraine. Prior experience isn't always required

Across Russia, volunteer battalions are being formed to deploy to the war in Ukraine, joining the so-called "special military operation" declared by President Vladimir Putin in February.

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Russian officials requested adding convicted murderer to Griner/Whelan prisoner swap

Russian government officials requested that a former colonel from the country's domestic spy agency who was convicted of murder in Germany last year be included in the US' proposed swap of a notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.

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What does Taiwan think about the possibility of a visit by Nancy Pelosi?

Reports that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning a visit to Taiwan have sparked tense exchanges between the United States and China -- and growing speculation over how Beijing might react.

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Why movie theaters show so few films now

One crucial thing will be missing from theaters this fall: movies.

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Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.

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Ukrainian farmers make bleak prediction despite surplus of grain

Farmers in Ukraine are storing away their grain as ports remain closed to shipping. The farmers foresee staffing shortages and slower grain production next year amid the uncertainty. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Why Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are turning against Instagram's updates

The Washington Post's tech columnist Taylor Lorenz tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin why TikTok is a threat to Instagram and why viewing more videos on Instagram is inevitable. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter.

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Amazon beats expectations to avoid tech earnings slump

Amazon appears to still be going strong even as other Big Tech companies stumble amid pressure from inflation and an economic downturn.

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Bill worry for couple after premature baby born in Turkey

Stephen and Louise Crawshaw-Bowen said they might have to sell their house to pay for treatment.

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China's shadow is looming over the US this week

China's shadow over the United States has been especially noticeable this week.

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WHO chief advises men who have sex with men to reduce partners to limit exposure to monkeypox

The vast majority of cases in the growing monkeypox outbreak are among men who have sex with men, according to the World Health Organization. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advised members of this community Wednesday to limit their exposure to the virus by reducing their number of sex partners and reconsidering sex with new partners.

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Working women need greater menopause rights - MPs

A cross-party group calls for greater protection in the workplace and a trial of "menopause leave".

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Kate Moss opens up about the 'painful' side of modeling

British supermodel Kate Moss has revealed some past pitfalls from her modeling career in a rare interview with BBC podcast series Desert Island Discs.

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Intimate portraits of LGBTQ youths living deep in the Amazon rainforest

While eating dinner at a restaurant in Careiro, a small town deep in the Amazon rainforest, Daniel Jack Lyons was unexpectedly approached by a local drag performer, Wendell.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo plans on auctioning off land within the country's rainforest for oil drilling. Mbong Akiy Fokwa Tsafack of Greenpeace Africa explains why climate change activists are opposed to the move.

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First mission to return samples from another planet set to land on Earth in 2033

The first samples from Mars, collected by the Perseverance rover, will be returned to Earth in 2033. The Mars Sample Return missions now also include two helicopters similar to Ingenuity.

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7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines, impact felt in Manila

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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Asia on high alert for monkeypox as cases reported from India to Japan

Countries across Asia are on high alert for monkeypox, screening travelers and scrambling teams of medics, as they report their first cases of the virus, now identified as a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Guy's and St Thomas': Hospital in meltdown over IT issues - whistleblower

IT servers at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London stopped working during last week's heatwave.

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Dozens dead after drinking bootleg alcohol in western India

At least 36 people have died and about 50 others have been hospitalized in western India after drinking contaminated alcohol, according to police.

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I stopped using my phone to wake up. Here's what happened

I have reinstated the alarm clock. An overlooked mechanism in today's technologically-synced, your-phone-does-everything world, it tells the time, it wakes you up, it is decentralized from a phone. It is marvelous.

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Biden will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday

President Joe Biden will speak Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a White House official tells CNN, as tensions between the two countries rise amid reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is considering a visit to Taiwan.

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Brittney Griner to testify at trial in Russia, lawyers say

WNBA star Brittney Griner will testify as part of her drug trial in Russia on Wednesday, her lawyers said, as her defense team claimed that cannabis oil found in her luggage was for medicinal purposes.

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The last 'Arab Spring' democracy is dangling by a thread

Once regarded as the sole democracy to have emerged from the mass protests of the Arab Spring in 2011, Tunisia is today voting on a newly minted constitution that analysts fear could be the final nail in the coffin of its democratic era.

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Top US general says China's military has become more aggressive to US over last 5 years

The most senior US general has issued a stark warning about China's military intentions toward the US and allies in the region, saying Beijing has become more aggressive and the number of Chinese intercepts at sea and in the air have "increased significantly" in recent years.

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Rise in gasoline prices threatens social stability in Latin America

South American countries are bracing for an autumn of discontent, as spiking global fuel prices threaten to provoke more protests in the upcoming months.

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Google fires engineer who contended its AI technology was sentient

Google has fired the engineer who claimed an unreleased AI system had become sentient, the company confirmed, saying he violated employment and data security policies.

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7 things you're wasting money on

With inflation pushing the price of just about everything higher, it's more important than ever to keep track of how you're spending your money.

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Journalist describes harrowing experience reporting in Afghanistan

Columnist Lynne O'Donnell, who recently returned to Afghanistan, says she was detained and punished for her past reporting. "They'd look at each other and say, 'She knows her crimes,' and then they took me away," she says.

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'Nope' is Jordan Peele's latest No. 1 film at the box office

"Nope," Jordan Peele's third movie, opened to an estimated $44 million this weekend in North America, according to Universal Pictures.

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NHS in England facing worst staffing crisis, MPs warn

The large number of unfilled NHS job vacancies is posing a serious risk to patient safety, MPs say.

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Is hay fever getting worse in the UK?

Experts say that climate change could lengthen hay fever season and increase pollen potency.

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Google rules blocked children's diabetes app

An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels.

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FBI probe found Chinese-made equipment on US soil can intercept highly restricted airwaves used by the military

On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the National Arboretum in Washington DC. Complete with temples, pavilions and a 70-foot white pagoda, the project thrilled local officials, who hoped it would attract thousands of tourists every year.      

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French Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins after devastated Charles Leclerc crashes out with 'unacceptable' mistake

Max Verstappen eased to victory at the French Grand Prix to extend his championship lead over a devastated Charles Leclerc, whose recent woes continued with a high-speed crash on Sunday.

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Pope visits Canada to apologize for Indigenous abuse in Catholic residential schools

Pope Francis departed Rome on Sunday for a week-long trip to Edmonton, Canada, where he's set to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in the abuse of Canadian Indigenous children in residential schools.

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Abortion in US: How misinformation has fuelled the debate

Claims about health concerns and legal rights are intensifying the strength of feeling.

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China executes man who set fire to his ex-wife during livestream

A man who killed his ex-wife by setting her on fire during a livestream was executed in China on Saturday, state media reported, marking the end of a case that prompted horror and outrage across the country.

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China says Xi Jinping and other leaders have been given domestic Covid-19 vaccines, amid public concern over safety

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in the country have been given domestic Covid-19 vaccines, the ruling Communist party said in a rare disclosure aimed at stimulating China's booster program.

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Two vie to replace Boris Johnson. Neither has 'a true plan' to fix Britain's ailing economy

The two candidates jostling to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom are making big promises about rescuing the country's economy. It won't be an easy task.

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WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

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Paid leave for premature births aims to be a relief for parents

A new law would give parents with babies in neonatal units up to an extra 12 weeks of paid leave.

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Brexit blamed for delays as British truckers and travelers face gridlock at Dover

Brexit has contributed to travelers being stuck in gridlock at the start of the summer holidays at the port of Dover, French and UK officials have said, as a war of words escalates between the two countries over hours-long delays at the border.

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WHO declares highest alert over monkeypox

More than 16,000 cases have been reported from 75 countries, the organisation says.

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The head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service doubts Iran wants a nuclear deal

The head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service said Thursday he doesn't believe Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants to reach a nuclear deal as hope fades that an agreement can be reached.

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Myanmar genocide case over Rohingya atrocities can go ahead, top UN court rules

The World Court on Friday rejected Myanmar's objections to a genocide case over its treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority, paving the way for the case to be heard in full.

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Brazil charges three men over killings of British journalist and indigenous expert

Authorities in Brazil have charged three men with "aggravated double homicide and concealment of a corpse" following the disappearance last month of British journalist Dom Philips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.

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Opinion: A very European answer to air conditioning

American friends visiting my downtown Berlin apartment at the height of summer always guffaw at my rinky-dink plastic fan, propped up on a bookshelf above my desk.

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CIA chief says Putin is 'entirely too healthy'

CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute's annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "entirely too healthy."

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More than five million Ukrainians have been welcomed into Europe and given special asylum. In a stark contrast, migrants from across Africa are facing a perilous journey at the hands of smuggling kingpins. CNN's David McKenzie and his team investigates what is called the deadliest migration route known int the world.

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Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade

An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.

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Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan raises concerns China might interfere with airspace, US official says

Biden administration officials are concerned that China could seek to declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of a possible visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as an effort to upend the trip, potentially raising tensions even further in the region, a US official told CNN.

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Uzbekistan has detained more than 300 over deadly unrest, rights group says

Hundreds of people are still in detention in Uzbekistan after deadly unrest this month in the republic of Karakalpakstan over a proposal to strip the region of its autonomous status, a rights group said.

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Patients paying for private ops to avoid NHS waits

The BBC sees evidence of people taking out loans and turning to crowdfunding to pay bills of up to £15,000.

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As Europe sees record-high temperatures, fire services across the continent are fighting to control huge wildfires in various countries.

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India's top court grants bail to Muslim journalist accused of insulting Hindus

Muslim journalist Mohammed Zubair has been freed from jail on the order of India's Supreme Court after he was detained last month for allegedly insulting religious beliefs on social media.

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'A free and open Indo-Pacific': With a single phrase, Shinzo Abe changed America's view of Asia and China

To many in Asia-Pacific, Shinzo Abe was prescient in recognizing the challenge a rising China posed to the American-led system of political and military alliances.

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Mysterious bundle of string on Mars' surface found by Perseverance rover

NASA's newest Mars rover stumbled across a small bundle of string while exploring an ancient delta in a search for signs of ancient microscopic life.

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Analysis: Race to succeed Johnson as UK Prime Minister narrows to two candidates

Boris Johnson will be succeeded as prime minister of the United Kingdom by either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss after the Conservative Party leadership race was on Wednesday narrowed down to the final two candidates.

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Transformational therapy cures haemophilia B

A patient on the trial says his life now feels "completely normal", having grown up fearing getting hurt.

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The amount of Greenland ice that melted last weekend could cover West Virginia in a foot of water

Six billion tons of water per day melted off the ice sheet in northern Greenland this past weekend.

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Italian PM squeezes through confidence vote

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi won a confidence vote in the country's Senate on Wednesday, but emerged badly bruised.

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Lost royal city may have been unearthed by archaeologists in Iraqi Kurdistan

A 2,000-year-old fortress built on a mountainside in what's now Iraqi Kurdistan could be part of a lost royal city called Natounia.

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Women's health: Mandatory training for all new doctors

The government says its new strategy will make it easier for women to access tailored care.

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Snakebites becoming more common in the UK

It is linked to a rise in exotic pet ownership and some of those bitten include teens and small children.

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Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay

Daria Kasatkina, Russia's highest ranked female tennis player, came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country.

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Biden gives Saudis the gesture they wanted. But he returns to Washington with little in hand

It was always going to be awkward -- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's greeting with US President Joe Biden.

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As Europe reaches record temperatures, fire services across the continent are fighting to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Portugal and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring heat that scientists say is consistent with climate change.

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Abortion's illegal in the Catholic majority Philippines, so more than a million women a year turn to other options

Miriam has seen her share of high-risk operations and procedures in her years as a veteran doctor in the Philippines -- but none quite as "complicated or as dangerous" as abortions, she said.

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Worrying number of slim children dieting

Slimming attempts have shot up and not just among those who are overweight, a study in England suggests.

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What is the Marburg virus and how can it be avoided?

Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak..

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Acting Sri Lanka leader says previous government covered up crisis

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country's previous administration was "covering up facts" about its crippling financial crisis.

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Batten disease 'one of the worst in the world'

Aimee Tilley says she is fighting to prolong the life of her six-year-old son who has Batten disease.

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Ghana confirms first cases of deadly Marburg virus

Two patients in the West African nation have died recently of the Ebola-like virus, officials say.

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China once saw Europe as a counter to US power. Now ties are at an abysmal low

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping made his first state visit to Europe in 2014, he set out to herald a new era of cooperation in a multi-country tour, which the European Parliament President at the time called "a welcome signal of the importance that the new Chinese leader attaches to a strengthened EU-China partnership."

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India hits 2 billion Covid-19 vaccinations as infections hit four-month high

The Indian government's Covid-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion on Sunday, with booster doses underway for all adults, as daily infections hit a four-month high, official data showed.

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Europe battles wildfires in intense heat

Authorities across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring temperatures that scientists say are consistent with climate change.

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Ukrainian army resists Russian advances in key region in bloody battle for control

The Ukrainian military rebuffed Russian advances in Donetsk over the weekend, as the bloody battle for control in the eastern Donbas region grinds on.

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Plane carrying military equipment crashes in northern Greece, killing eight people

A cargo plane has crashed in northern Greece, raising concerns about the "dangerous cargo" it was reported to have been carrying.

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Filipinos are buying books to preserve the truth about the Marcos regime

Filipinos living abroad are snapping up books about the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, not just to read about history but to preserve it.

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A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week

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Russians have visited Iran at least twice in last month to examine weapons-capable drones

A Russian delegation has visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in the last month to examine weapons-capable drones, according to national security adviser Jake Sullivan and satellite imagery obtained exclusively by CNN.

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Mexico detains drug lord wanted by US as 14 killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash

A notorious drug lord on the FBI's 10 most wanted list has been detained by the Mexican Navy, a Navy source told CNN on Friday.

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Sri Lanka crisis: How do you fix a broken country?

For years it had been one of Sri Lanka's grandest and most heavily guarded buildings, serving as the official residence and state office of the President.

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‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’

One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.

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US and Japanese warplanes put on show of force as tensions spike with China and Russia

More than 50 US and Japanese warplanes flew over waters near Japan this week as the two allies put on a show of force amid rising tensions in the region with China and Russia.

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China's economy records slowest pace of growth since Covid in 2020

China's economy recorded its worst quarterly performance in over two years, after months of harsh Covid lockdowns wreaked havoc on the country.

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Periods: Company offers staff time off and flexible working

When Megan Thompson feels unwell, her employer gives her flexibility to take time out or time off.

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25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows

Vaccine coverage continued to decline worldwide in 2021, with 25 million children missing out on lifesaving vaccines, according to data published Thursday by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.

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Ambulance services branded on brink of collapse

BBC Newsnight spends 12 hours at six hospitals with the longest delays handing over patients. to A&E.

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Italy's President Mattarella rejects Prime Minister Draghi's resignation

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said he will resign on Thursday evening, according to a statement issued by his office. He made the announcement despite winning a confidence vote in the Italian parliament earlier on Thursday.

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Venezuela lashes out at Bolton's coup claim

A former Trump administration official's claim that he orchestrated government overthrows abroad is making waves in Venezuela.

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Israel skeptical of Biden's Iran diplomacy

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and that he believed diplomacy remained the best avenue to keep the nation from obtaining one, despite Israeli skepticism over a deal with Iran.

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US troops in Germany banned from alcohol after scooter incidents

A US Army brigade in Germany has been confined to its base during evenings and temporarily banned from consuming alcohol, a spokesman for the Army said Thursday, after five troops were charged with driving scooters under the influence in Nuremberg over the July 4 holiday weekend.

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Turkey teeth: Are cut-price reality TV teeth worth it?

UK dentists are treating patients with complications after travelling abroad for cheap crowns.

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Mental health: 'Being in a mother and baby unit saved my life'

After the birth of her first child Kerry Nash became "completely consumed" by depression.

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Photos of '90s offices evoke a bygone era

The role that offices play in our lives has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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World's 50 greatest places of 2022, according to TIME magazine

Get your credit card out and your favorite booking platforms at the ready: US magazine and news website TIME has just released its list of the world's 50 greatest places of 2022.

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A Mexican network is smuggling abortion drugs to American women

One day late last month, as new abortion restrictions began taking shape in US states, three Mexican women quietly crossed into the country at different points along the border, dozens of abortion-inducing pills hidden in their belongings.

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Sri Lanka in crisis after president flees

• How Sri Lanka's runaway President went from 'war hero' to fugitive • Chaos as protests force president to flee. Here's what you need to know

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Covid: 3m adults still unvaccinated in England

Some are vulnerable people who could get extremely sick if they were to catch Covid, warn experts.

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US tourist survives fall into Mount Vesuvius after reaching for phone

An American tourist fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in an attempt to retrieve his mobile phone at the weekend, Italian police told CNN on Monday.

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Thousands trapped by fighting in Haitian capital, aid group warns

Thousands of Haitians are trapped in capital city Port-au-Prince without access to water, food or other essential supplies, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a medical humanitarian group, warned on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka's beleaguered President and 14 family members blocked from leaving country by airport staff, senior military source says

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was blocked from departing Sri Lanka on Monday after refusing to join a public queue at the Bandaranaike International Airport in order to have his passport checked by immigration, a high-ranking military source told CNN.

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Opinion: Boris Johnson's political demise offers a lesson for US Republicans

For millions of Americans watching last week's political drama in London, the spectacle was welcome entertainment, a respite from the bitter divisions racking the United States and a reassuring reminder that other countries also endure convoluted political theater. But it was also a wistful reminder that even if the US doesn't have a monopoly on edge-of-your-seat political machinations, other democracies seem to handle theirs more successfully.

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Akie Abe, widow of assassinated leader, set a new mold for Japanese first ladies

• Japan says final farewell to Shinzo Abe • In photos: World reacts to Abe shooting • Church puzzled by reports of alleged grudge held Abe assassination suspect

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Iran has arrested three filmmakers in less than a week

Acclaimed director Jafar Panahi has become the third Iranian filmmaker to be arrested in the country in less than a week.

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'Originally there were no options,' says pilot who landed his plane on a highway

When the engine on his small plane failed three times, Vincent Fraser had no choice but to make an emergency landing in mountainous terrain just south of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

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Opinion: Biden packs his bags for the 'pariah' kingdom

A cynic is rarely disappointed by the actions of his fellow human beings, and President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia this week won't disappoint many cynics because it is so entirely predictable.

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Faroe Islands sets quota of 500 dolphins to be killed in controversial annual whale hunt

The government of the Faroe Islands has set a catch limit of 500 dolphins for the territory's annual whale hunt this year.

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Sickle cell: 'I want patients to know there is hope'

Anusjka Regis-Etumnu received stem cell treatment for sickle cell disease on the NHS.

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UK Foreign Secretary launches bid for Prime Minister

British Member of Parliament Liz Truss has joined the race to replace Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party, outlining her campaign in an op-ed published Sunday in The Telegraph.

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UK heatwave: Heat-health alert to activate as temperatures soar

The Met Office warns temperatures could possibly reach 33C and be the "hottest day of the year".

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Lock In Refinance Savings Before Rates Get Too High

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Charles Leclerc outduels Max Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix, thrusts himself back into championship race

Charles Leclerc outdueled Max Verstappen to win the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday and thrust himself back into the Formula One driver's championship race.

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As Sri Lanka's leader agrees to step down, protesters sing on the streets. But the future is uncertain and the economy is wrecked

Sri Lanka woke on Sunday to an uncertain future, with both its President and Prime Minister set to step down after thousands of protesters stormed their homes in fury over the nation's crippling economic crisis.

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US concerned at China's 'alignment' with Russia, Blinken says

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he had discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and raised concerns over Beijing's alignment with Moscow.

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Mass turmoil, protests in Sri Lanka. President and PM say they'll resign

• TV station says journalists were attacked by police during protests • Video shows Sri Lankan Prime Minister's house in flames

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Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women's singles title, her first grand slam and first for Kazakhstan

Elena Rybakina won the women's singles final Wimbledon on Saturday, claiming her first grand slam title and the first for Kazakhstan.

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In Kyiv, Boris Johnson's resignation was met with despair

When Boris Johnson finally announced he would step down as UK Prime Minister on Thursday, after desperately trying to cling onto power despite a historic government rebellion, his decision sparked a sense of relief across Westminster.

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Filmmaker faces death threats over controversial Hindu goddess poster

A Toronto-based filmmaker says she has received a deluge of death threats and abuse from Hindu nationalists in India after she depicted the goddess Kali smoking a cigarette.

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UK heatwave: Parents urged to keep children out of sun

The warning for parents comes as a heat-health alert continues for parts of the UK.

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Nearly half a million more adults on antidepressants in England

There has also been a rise in children and teenagers taking the drugs, NHS figures show.

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Brazil could face 'more severe' election unrest than the US Capitol riot, official warns

Brazil faces potentially dangerous unrest around the country's upcoming presidential vote, a senior elections official has warned.

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NHS hospital buildings risky and need repair, say trust bosses

Some buildings are unsafe and need upgrading, trust bosses warn.

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Canadian swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey says she was drugged at World Aquatics Championships

Canadian swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey says she was drugged on the final night of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, last month in Budapest.

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Activists glue themselves to copy of Leonardo's 'The Last Supper'

A group of climate activists who have disrupted major galleries this week to send a message to the UK government have struck again -- this time at the Royal Academy of Art in London.

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Kettering hospital boss says site is not fit for care

Kettering General Hospital says it is yet to receive £46m awarded in 2019 to help fix some of the issues.

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Ukrainian medic released in prisoner exchange accuses captors of torture

A well-known Ukrainian paramedic who was held prisoner by Russian and separatist forces for three months after being captured in the southeastern city of Mariupol has accused her guards of psychological and physical torture during her time in captivity.

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Beijing imposes mainland China's first Covid vaccine mandate in face of Omicron subvariant

Beijing on Wednesday announced a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for residents to enter public venues, becoming the first city in mainland China to do so as it attempts to contain a highly infectious Omicron subvariant.

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Italian Alps glacier collapse death toll rises to 9, with 3 still missing

Italian rescue teams on Wednesday found the bodies of two more victims of the glacier collapse in the Alps that is feared to have killed up to 12 people and is being blamed on rising temperatures.

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Long Covid: Midwife's anger over new no-pay rule in NHS

Sarah Sutton faces not getting any sick pay due to ongoing health issues keeping her off work.

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Boris Johnson's tenure has been defined by scandal. Here are some of the biggest ones

The crisis that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing right now might be the gravest for his leadership so far -- but it's definitely not the first.

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Ethiopian Prime Minister and rebel group blame each other for apparent civilian massacre

Ethiopian President Abiy Ahmed and rebel group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are blaming each other's military forces after an unconfirmed number of civilians were killed Monday in the country's Oromia region.

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Huge blow for Boris Johnson as two senior UK government ministers resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was dealt a huge and sudden blow on Tuesday when two of his top ministers announced their resignations, saying they could no longer work for a government mired in scandal.

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Religious group members charged over alleged murder of 8-year-old girl in Australia

Australian authorities have charged 12 members of a religious group with the alleged murder of an 8-year-old girl, police said in a statement Tuesday.

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South Korea bets on nuclear power, restarting construction on two reactors

South Korea, one of the world's most fossil fuel-reliant economies, is re-embracing nuclear energy, with the government announcing Tuesday it will restart construction on two nuclear reactors and extend the life of those already in operation.

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Suspected North Korean dam release forces South Koreans to evacuate holiday spot on river

North Korea appears to have released water from a dam near its border with South Korea, prompting vacationers in the neighbouring country to evacuate due to rising water levels on the Imjin River, officials said Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka is 'bankrupt,' Prime Minister says

Sri Lanka is "bankrupt," Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Tuesday, as the country suffers its worst financial crisis in decades, leaving millions struggling to buy food, medicine and fuel.

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Is North Korea hiding a bigger problem behind its Covid-19 outbreak?

Choi Jung-hun smiled as I read out the latest official Covid-19 figures from North Korean state media: fewer than 5 million cases of "fever" and just 73 fatalities -- a fraction of the death toll of every other country in the world.

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Suspect confesses to killing Malta journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

The man accused of detonating a car bomb that killed a prominent Maltese journalist has confessed to the crime in an interview with a Reuters reporter and says he will soon implicate others in plotting to assassinate her.

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NHS trials using drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs

A pilot scheme will courier chemotherapy drugs from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, NHS England says.

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Brazil sees record Amazon deforestation in first half of 2022

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has been deforested by a record amount in the first half of 2022, according to the country's Space Research Institute (INPE).

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Spinal muscular atrophy: Baby heel prick test 'could be life-changing'

An Irish mother wants babies tested at birth so those with a rare condition are treated quickly.

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Indian police say they have arrested 'masterminds' behind brutal killing of Hindu tailor

Indian police made fresh arrests at the weekend over the murder of a Hindu tailor in Rajasthan -- a crime that sparked tensions between the Hindu majority and Muslim minority and a clampdown on protests and the internet to prevent them from escalating.

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Terrence Higgins: A name that gave hope to those with HIV and Aids

Higgins' friends talk about the man whose death was the catalyst for change for people with HIV.

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Hong Kong said 'miracle' needed to find more survivors from ship sunk in Typhoon Chaba. China just found one

A rescue team from mainland China saved a crew member of a ship that broke in half and sank during Typhoon Chaba in the early hours of Monday morning -- just hours after their counterparts in Hong Kong said a "miracle" would be needed to find any more survivors.

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In pictures: Deadly shooting at mall in Copenhagen

A shooting at a mall in Copenhagen has left several people dead and at least three hospitalized, local authorities said Sunday.

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Deep in a Ukrainian forest, this group of volunteers waits as Russia creeps closer

• This Ukrainian athlete convinced his parents to leave Bucha before Russian tanks rolled in, now he's helping save others • Video: Symbol of Ukrainian resistance at center of new dispute

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Carlos Sainz secures first F1 victory in British GP as Zhou Guanyu survives dramatic crash

Carlos Sainz secured his first victory in F1 during a dramatic British Grand Prix on Sunday where Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu survived a huge crash on the first lap.

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Covid: UK hospital cases set to rise, says health chief

Dame Jenny Harries says Britons should lead "normal lives" but take precautions as infections go up.

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North Korea says US seeking an excuse for an Asian NATO with South Korea and Japan

North Korea has criticized an agreement between the United States, South Korea and Japan to strengthen military cooperation -- claiming it is part of a US plan to create a military alliance like NATO in the region.

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Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The Palestinian Authority will allow US investigators to examine the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, PA Attorney General Akram Al Khatib announced Saturday.

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Opinion: How Russia is feeding another dictatorship thousands of miles away

I am thinking of a man who sang of freedom. His name is Zeyar Thaw.

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Taiwan accepts same-sex marriage, so why not adoption?

Wang Chen-wei and Chen Jun-ru are unique among parents in Taiwan.

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Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks

The NHS website has had thousands more visits this week following the death of the campaigner.

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Special Covid leave scrapped for NHS England staff

The Royal College of Nursing said the decision shows "how little" the government valued NHS staff.

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Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden

The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access.

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2 more British citizens charged as 'mercenaries' in Russian-backed separatist region of Ukraine

Pro-Russian investigators in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on Friday said they have charged another two British citizens with being "mercenaries," according to the Donetsk News Agency.

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From British to Chinese rule: Hong Kong, in photos

In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher sat at a long table with Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang in Beijing. They signed large red-bound documents with black fountain pens and shook hands. The crowd behind them applauded.

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