Belarus protests: National opposition strike gains momentum

A strike by workers and students puts more pressure on President Lukashenko to quit.


Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore

The Chinese-built line will slash journey times across the notoriously congested city by two thirds.


Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib

More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area.


Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: US-brokered ceasefire frays soon after starting

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating a third attempt at a ceasefire within minutes.


Police attack anti-Lukashenko protesters with stun grenades in Belarus

The opposition pledged a nationwide strike on Monday if President Alexander Lukashenko did not resign.


US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism

The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs.


Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children

The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say.


Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.


Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?

Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU.


Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online

Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.