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US networks clear prime-time slots for Capitol attack hearing

Prime time is sacred territory for US television networks, where they draw their biggest audiences and advertising dollars.

Iran removal of monitoring cameras may scupper nuclear talks: IAEA

The UN atomic energy watchdog said Thursday that Iran was removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities, warning this could be a "fatal blow" to negotiations to revive a 2015 nuclear deal.

Ukraine forces need deliberate training on new rocket system: US

Ukraine wants new Himars artillery from the United States on the battlefield now, but the Pentagon is stressing the need for comprehensive training to make sure the long-range precision rocket systems are used effectively against Russian forces.

Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians

Pro-Russian rebels sentenced to death two British fighters and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine, as a Ukrainian governor called for western arms on Thursday to win the battle for a crucial eastern city.

Somalia president urges global community to help avert famine

Somalia's newly-elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, used his inauguration speech on Thursday to appeal to the diaspora and international community to help stave off the famine that threatens his drought-stricken country.

S.Africa president lashes 'dirty tricks' in burglary scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said he was the victim of "dirty tricks" in a damaging burglary scandal, as a rowdy opposition heckled him in parliament.

ECB gears up for 'series' of rate hikes to fight inflation

The European Central Bank on Thursday ended its bond-buying stimulus and unveiled plans for a series of interest rate hikes from July, the first in more than a decade, to combat soaring inflation.

Stocks extend losses as ECB eyes multiple rate hikes

Stock markets moved deeper into the red on Thursday after the European Central Bank said it was planning a series of rate hikes from next month to tame runaway inflation in the single currency area.

Iran's removal of monitoring cameras may scupper nuclear talks: UN

The UN atomic energy watchdog said on Thursday that Iran was removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities, warning this could be a "fatal blow" to negotiations to revive a landmark deal.

ECB begins inflation fightback with July rate hike

The European Central Bank on Thursday said it would raise interest rates for the first time in over a decade next month to combat runaway inflation, bringing the curtain down on the eurozone's era of cheap money.

UK denies breaking law with new Northern Ireland plan

Britain said on Thursday it was readying new legislation to rewrite its Brexit commitments on Northern Ireland but denied it was breaking its treaty obligations to the European Union.

Biden eyes climate progress as Brazil leader joins Americas summit

Joe Biden sought Thursday to step up action on climate at an Americas summit with hopes for at least small progress with Brazil, whose far-right leader will hold a potentially tense meeting with the US president.

Medvedev: Russia's reforming president turned arch-hawk

Dmitry Medvedev as Russian president chomped on a burger at an American diner with Barack Obama, praised independent media and made ambitious promises of reform to create a more open Russia.

Stocks drop as inflation fears mount, eyes on ECB

Equity markets mostly fell Thursday as inflation fears gain momentum, with all eyes on the outcome of a European Central Bank policy meeting aimed at tackling soaring consumer prices in the eurozone.

Iran slams censure by UN watchdog in new cloud over nuclear talks

Iran condemned as "unconstructive" Thursday its censure by the UN atomic energy watchdog for failing to cooperate, in a new spat that clouded efforts to revive a deal limiting its nuclear activities.

Ukraine says fate of Donbas rests in battleground city

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the fate of the whole Donbas region hinges on the "very fierce" battle with Russian troops for the flashpoint eastern city of Severodonetsk.

Rocketing petrol prices fuel British PM's woes

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday sought to reset his embattled leadership with a policy blitz to tackle Britain's cost-of-living crisis, including contentious new measures to boost home ownership.

Another member of Sri Lanka's ruling clan quits

Another member of Sri Lanka's ruling family quit public office on Thursday, denying responsibility for an economic crisis that has caused severe hardship in the island nation.

US Capitol riot hearings to link Trump election plots to insurrection

The year-long congressional panel probing the 2021 assault on the US Capitol begins outlining its findings Thursday, promising explosive new revelations that will tie the deadly siege to Donald Trump's attempts to overturn his election defeat.

Hong Kong leader delivers defiant swansong speech

Hong Kong's leader delivered a defiant final speech to the legislature Thursday, saying she was "not ashamed" of her record despite being set to end her tumultuous term with her approval ratings at an all-time low.

Markets hit as inflation fears ramp up, eyes on ECB

Most equity markets fell Thursday as a rally in oil ramped up inflation fears, with top officials warning of more pain to come, while focus turns to a meeting of the European Central Bank.

Iran slams UN watchdog censure motion in new blow to nuclear talks

Iran condemned as "unconstructive" Thursday the UN atomic energy watchdog's adoption of a resolution censuring it for non-cooperation, in a new spat that clouded efforts to revive a deal limiting its nuclear activities.

France begins choosing new parliament in test for Macron

France votes Sunday in parliamentary elections with allies of President Emmanuel Macron seeking to retain a majority in the face of an increasingly competitive challenge from a new left-wing coalition.

Fate of Donbas rests in battleground Ukraine city: Zelensky

Ukrainian soldiers in Severodonetsk are fighting "one of the most difficult" battles against Russian troops since the start of the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding the fate of the whole Donbas region rests in the eastern city.

Laying out pledges, Biden urges Americas to prove democracy works

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged leaders of the Americas to prove that democracy works as he laid out plans to boost economic cooperation and improve health and food access in a region where China has been making growing inroads.

Migrant caravan to continue trek through Mexico Thursday

Thousands of mostly Venezuelan migrants began receiving temporary Mexican visas Wednesday as they prepared to continue their trek toward the United States.

US Capitol riot probe renews spotlight on Trump rebels

Death threats, accusations of betrayal and censure by their local parties: for the six Republicans running for re-election after voting to impeach Donald Trump, the last 17 months have been a painful lesson in the perils of opposing an unforgiving leader.

UK's PM looks to reset leadership after confidence vote

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday outline plans to tackle Britain's cost-of-living crisis, as he seeks to move on from a damaging series of scandals and a confidence vote called by his own MPs.

Brazil police arrest one in case of missing reporter, expert

Brazilian authorities on Wednesday arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of a British journalist and a local indigenous expert in the Amazon, police said, as calls mounted for officials to deliver answers on what happened to them.

'Fierce battle' in key east Ukraine city largely under Moscow control: Zelensky

Russian forces are now largely in control of the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk amid fierce fighting, Kyiv said Wednesday, as UN chief Antonio Guterres starkly warned the war's impact on the world was worsening.

US, European stocks fall on worries over inflation, central bank moves

Wall Street stocks tumbled Wednesday, giving back the prior session's gains on festering inflation worries and joining European equities lower ahead of a key European Central Bank decision.

Biden to raise free elections with Brazil's pro-Trump leader

Joe Biden is preparing for an awkward first meeting with Brazil's far-right leader, who has raised doubts not only about his own country's voting but about the legitimacy of the US president's election.

Ukraine says flashpoint city now largely under Russian control

Russian forces are now largely in control of the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk after fierce fighting, the region's governor said Wednesday, as UN chief Antonio Guterres starkly warned the war's impact on the world was worsening.

Algeria suspends Spain co-operation over W.Sahara dispute

Algeria said Wednesday it was suspending a decades-old co-operation treaty with Spain, after Madrid backed the position of the North African country's arch-rival Morocco on the disputed Western Sahara.

Man charged with plotting murder of US Supreme Court justice

A California man upset about mass shootings and the looming Supreme Court rulings on abortion and gun rights was charged Wednesday with attempting to murder conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Phillips and Pereira: the men missing in the Amazon

Veteran British freelance journalist Dom Phillips and respected Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira share a passion for the farthest reaches of the Amazon rainforest, where they disappeared three days ago.

Report accuses TikTok of spreading hate speech ahead of Kenya poll

Clips containing hate-speech, political disinformation and threats of ethnic violence are spreading on TikTok ahead of Kenya's high-stakes elections, a new report said Wednesday, accusing the video-sharing platform of "failing its first real test in Africa".

UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that the consequences for the world of Russia's invasion of Ukraine are worsening, with 1.6 billion people likely to be affect.

Ukraine says troops may have to pull back from flashpoint city

Kyiv's forces may have to retreat from the eastern city of Severodonetsk, a senior Ukrainian official conceded on Wednesday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to unblock grain stuck in Ukraine's ports.

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