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Bus falls into canal in Egypt's Nile Delta, killing 21

A bus fell into a canal in Egypt's Nile River Delta region on Saturday killing at least 21 people, the country's Health Ministry said. Dr. Sherif Makeen, a health ministry official, said three children were among the dead.

At least 326 killed in Iran protest crackdown: New toll

The Islamic republic has been gripped by protests that erupted over the death of Amini on September 16, three days after her arrest for an alleged breach of the country's strict dress code for women.

UK says Kherson retreat is another humiliation for Russia

Britain said Russia's withdrawal from the only regional capital in Ukraine that it had captured since its invasion began in February was another humiliation for its army but Moscow continued to pose a threat.

Some countries have resisted 1.5°C goal in COP27 text, US says

UK PM Sunak in new controversy over cabinet picks

A controversy over Dominic Raab, who is deputy prime minister and justice secretary, came after fellow Sunak ally Gavin Williamson was forced out of the new government because of alleged bullying. Some 15 senior civil servants at the ministry were offered a "route out" to different government jobs if they felt unable to serve under Raab because of his past behaviour, the Guardian said.

Ukraine works to stabilise Kherson after Russian pullout

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in December: Report

A PML-N party insider, privy to the matter, has expressed confidence that Sharif will finally return in December but said the long-anticipated homecoming will not signal the government's intentions to concede on the issue of early elections as demanded by Imran Khan, the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

China successfully launches cargo spacecraft for its space station in orbit

The Long March-7 Y6 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-5 which blasted off this morning from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan has successfully entered its designated orbit, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.

Ukraine foreign minister urges Asean to stop Russia playing 'hunger games'

Joe Biden tightens methane emissions rule amid push for more oil

Biden announced a supplemental rule cracking down on emissions of methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide — as he attended a global climate conference in Egypt.

UN reports progress on Russia's grain and fertiliser exports

Ukrainians celebrate soldiers retaking Kherson, Russia's latest defeat

12 killed in Nigeria gasoline tanker explosion, police say

The tanker had brake failure along a major road in the Ofu council area in Kogi state on Thursday night when it collided with a vehicle obstructing the highway, causing a fireball, a police spokesman told The Associated Press.

Ukrainian forces entering Kherson after Russian retreat: Kyiv

Ukraine said Friday its forces were entering the southern city of Kherson after Russia announced its troops had retreated to defensive positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro river.

Burkina's new parliament opens after coup

Burkina Faso's new legislative assembly opened on Friday with a call for self-sacrifice by the 71 members appointed by the junta that seized power a month ago.

Popular Istanbul mayor on trial, could face political ban

A prosecutor on Friday repeated a demand for Istanbul's mayor to be convicted on charges of insulting members of Turkey's Supreme Electoral Council, during the third hearing of a trial critics allege is an attempt to remove a key opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from the political scene.

China shortens quarantine times, eases flight curbs in Covid Zero pivot

Travelers into China will be required to spend five days in a hotel or government quarantine facility, followed by three days confined to home, according to a National Health Commission statement Friday. The current rules require 10 days quarantine in total, with a week in a hotel then three days at home.

First Indian-origin Sikh woman elected to California Assembly

Jasmeet Kaur Bains, a family physician from Bakersfield, made history by becoming the first Indian-origin Sikh woman to be elected to the California Assembly.

NASA's new moon rocket tested by hurricane-force winds

China Covid cases top 10,000; Beijing highest in over a year

The capital reported 114 new cases for Thursday, the municipal health commission said in a statement. Four of the infections were found outside the government-run quarantine system, stoking concern the virus continues to circulate within the community. Nationwide, there were 10,243 new infections, the highest since April 28.