"Matter of days" left for Hong Kong's last pro-democracy newspaper
Apple Daily has long been a stalwart voice of democratic dissent in Hong Kong, but China is using a new "national security" law to silence any challenge to Beijing's rule.
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Quartz and shattered dreams: South Africa "diamond" rush is a bust
Thousands bought into the dream that a tiny village in South Africa was sitting on hidden treasure. For many, it was a dream fueled by need, not a desire for riches.
Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twins with fitting names
The fastest man in the world is now a father of three.
New deadly illness poses a challenge in India in COVID patients
The country has reported more than 28,000 cases of a rare fungal infection, now increasingly seen in COVID-19 patients and survivors.
Weightlifter will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
At 43, Laurel Hubbard will also be the oldest lifter at the Games.
U.S. woman found dead in Russia after mom got disturbing text
Catherine Serou's mother told NPR that her daughter had last texted her: "In a car with a stranger. I hope I'm not being abducted."
Limited number of local fans to be allowed at Tokyo Olympics
But there's a limit of 50% capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Games venues, and even that could be quashed by a COVID surge.
New fossils reveal one of the largest land mammals ever found
About 25 million years ago, giant rhinos more than 16 feet tall roamed the Earth.
Iran elects hard-line president amid historically low voter turnout
Ebrahim Raisi dominated the election only after a panel under the watch of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei disqualified his strongest competition.
Legendary sprinter dies of COVID-19 days after his wife
Popularly known as "the Flying Sikh," Singh was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Supreme Court sides with Cargill, Nestle in child slavery suit
The decision will make it harder to sue American companies for alleged human-rights violations outside the U.S.
More than 80 students kidnapped from Nigeria school
It's the latest raid by armed "bandits" in the country's northwest, where students have been increasingly targeted by the ransom-seeking gangs.
Watch Live: Women Political Leaders Summit
Notable speakers include Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, and President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde.
Rampaging bear injures soldier, 3 others before being shot dead
Video of the bear showed the animal climb over a barbed-wire fence and police scrambling to capture it.
"Urgent action" needed to stem "surging" COVID-19 in Africa
Health officials say health measures and vaccination campaigns must be "scaled up fast" as almost two dozen nations face a "sobering trajectory."
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