Rwanda’s leading opposition figure said the Commonwealth had made a mockery of itself by allowing the president to whitewash his crackdown on political opposition.

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At least 22 people have been found dead in a nightclub in South Africa.

Increasing legalisation of cannabis and use during COVID lockdowns have raised the risk of depression and suicide, the UN warns.

Protestors continue to voice their fury and anguish over the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn federal abortion protections.

Ukraine isn’t merely recovering from trauma. It is well and truly still living it.

A cop running for state senate unleashed on his female opponent, punching her "at least twice".

The Prince of Wales is said to have accepted three cash payments from a former Qatar prime minister totaling more than £2.5 million, which were then handed to his charity.

Russia has shattered weeks of relative calm as Western leaders meet in Europe.

A stadium has collapsed during a bull fight in Colombia, killing at least five and injuring more than 500 people.

The bombardment was the worst to hit the capital in months, killing one person and injuring six others, including a 7-year-old girl.

Urgent autopsies are being conducted to identify the cause of death of the young people, who were reportedly celebrating the end of school exams.

European nations have become increasingly uneasy with Chinese investments in military equipment and its desire to control critical infrastructure, forcing the NATO boss to address the issue.

The Deputy Prime Minister attended the CHOGM summit in Kigali on behalf of Anthony Albanese and backed Prince Charles to remain as head of the Commonwealth.

After more than four years of waiting, the all economy class Airbus planes will offer Australian travellers greater affordability and comfort and several new destinations.

The announcement came on a day that saw the G7 leaders openly mock the macho image of their absent adversary Vladimir Putin.

Pride parades kicked off in some of America’s biggest cities as the Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade ruling cast its shadow over LGBTQ rights.

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In a major blow to Ukraine, Russian forces have fully occupied the key city of Severodonetsk, in the east.

The congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.