It comes hours after president flees country amid protests over economic crisis.

Coronavirus case levels were at their highest since April, says Office for National Statistics.

Figure hits 5% in May, unchanged from month ago.

EU urges UN Security Council 'to uphold commitment to renew resolution' in December 'to ensure cross border assistance' in winter: Joint statement.

Imports rise at slower pace, up 1% from year ago, customs data shows.

Laurent Bucyibaruta is highest-ranking official to have been found guilty in France of acts of genocide and complicity in genocide.

Disruption in transporting oil to Black Sea via Caspian Pipeline Consortium has led Kazakhstan to explore reliable options.

Higher prices, deteriorating economic environment start to take their toll on oil demand, says IEA.

Maram Salim was sacked from Germany’s international broadcaster over alleged anti-Semitic comments.

Legal action in Delaware court comes days after Tesla CEO announced he was backing out of deal to purchase social media company.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa headed to Maldives, according to several reports citing unnamed local officials.

Optimism among Armenian community in Türkiye keeps growing following recent phone talk between Turkish, Armenian leaders.

Yashin is accused of spreading ‘false information’ about Russian army, says his lawyer.

Aid came from World Bank, USAID, says Ukrainian prime minister.

'It takes a lot of work,' Bolton says during CNN interview.

Rustam Minnikhanov not referred to as president in official communication for 1st time.

Agreement comes after Russia vetoed 1-year mandate; aid groups, UN chief have warned 6-month timeframe insufficient.

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Report covers period from January to December 2021.

Fire coincides with fierce heatwave expected to last until at least Friday.

Markets wait for signs from US president's Saudi Arabia visit.

BBC’s Panorama program which is to be aired on Tuesday to reveal ‘newly obtained evidence’ into allegations.

Man returning from travel around Europe tests positive for monkeypox.

Russia-Ukraine war contributes to sharp increase in fuel, fertilizer, food prices, says International Committee of the Red Cross.

Ukrainian grain stuck due blockade of Black Sea ports has led to food shortage, price rise.

Leaders to also hold bilateral meetings on sidelines of Astana format talks.

Global population is expected to reach 8B in November 2022, says report.

Footages recorded by Anadolu Agency team on ground show evacuation in war-torn villages of Ukraine.

World has never faced such a big energy crisis, says Fatih Birol.

Demonstrators demand no ultimatum for membership in bloc over country’s dispute with Bulgaria.

'Twitter will...take all measures required to close the transaction,’ says social media giant.

'In Srebrenica, Europe failed and we are faced with our shame,' foreign policy chief, commissioner say in joint statement.

Explosion may join list of terrorist attacks recently, and is second one to be deadly.

Joe Biden will be first US president to fly from Israel to Saudi port city of Jeddah, he says.

'Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday filled with community, celebration, compassion,' says US president.

Echeverria oversaw some of the most infamous cases of state repression in Mexico’s history.

Hajj ritual is 5th pillar of Islamic faith, Muslims required to perform it at least once in their life if they have means to do so.

US, Israel are reportedly pushing Arab states to join alliance against Iran.

Demonstrators in Stockholm protest Sweden's NATO membership bid, deal with Türkiye.

Ben Wallace was a favorite among party members, with ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak now considered among new favorites.

Shopping mall, humanitarian aid center, playground, some other buildings damaged in Druzhkivka city.

Decision comes hours after protesters break through police barricades, enter president's residence in capital Colombo.

Challenges that surround Sudan, nation require everyone to work together, says army chief.

Wickremesinghe requests president to form all-party government, his office says, after thousands of protesters storm president’s residence.

Europe is witnessing similar scenario of civilian killings in Ukraine war, says Petr Fiala.

Muslims across world celebrating Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, marking pivotal moment from holy scriptures for Prophet Ibrahim.

Billions of Muslims all over the globe mark day one of 4-day religious holiday.

Twitter says it will sue Musk to complete merger.

Remaining 730 victims to be compensated in coming weeks of summer, says local daily.

Boris Johnson’s resignation comes after 2 days of political storm, resignations in London.

This is 'extremely inappropriate,' says Magdalena Andersson, reminding PKK is designated terror group in Sweden, EU.

Remains of father found in 2 mass graves, funeral ceremony to be held on July 11.

Interim Afghan gov't responds to Biden administration’s move to rescind Afghanistan’s ‘major non-NATO ally’ designation.

Jacinda Ardern also opposes pressuring pacific nations to pick sides in relations with other countries.

Impact on poverty rates drastically faster than shock of COVID-19 pandemic, says UN Development Program.

Former premier succumbed to injuries after he was attacked during an election campaign event in western Japan.

Shinzo Abe, 67, was delivering election campaigns speech when he was shot at from behind.

Country's annual inflation rate reaches 10.2% in June.

G7 leaders issues scathing statement on Iran following their summit in Germany.

‘If three parties are sitting in a room and wanting to agree, then you can go ahead with it,’ says Swedish premier.

Joe Biden describes NATO gathering in Madrid as 'history making summit'.

Junta's coup, push for control has taken enormous toll on kids, hundreds killed, maimed, arbitrarily arrested, says UN.

Stoltenberg thanks Türkiye, Finland, Sweden for accepting his invitation 'to engage in negotiations to find a united way forward'.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova says step taken at behest of external forces.

Seoul on alert as water levels rise due to rains in North Korea.

‘Türkiye significantly improved school enrolments and outcomes, particularly for upper secondary students & girls,’ says organization’s secretary-general.

Sergey Lavrov confirms South American nation on track to become member of regional bloc alongside Iran.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address leaders, says NATO chief.

Breakthrough comes after 4-way talks in Madrid.

Nordic countries could be part of alliance within 'few weeks,' says Stoltenberg in his doorstep remarks.

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A prolonged period of inflation could lead to severe social unrest in the West.

At same time, we must not swap one dependency for another, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Purpose of referendum is ‘to ascertain views of people of Scotland on whether or not Scotland should be an independent country,’ first minister says.

Estonia set to prohibit export of certain goods to Russia, even for individuals, with fines, jail terms for violators.

Germany, US and UK among countries that provide most troops, says NATO.

Spokesman says NATO's expansion has been ongoing for at least 2 decades ‘and this creeping expansion has its continuation.’

NGOs say 37 people died on Friday trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Nordic countries' NATO bids, Türkiye's concerns to be discussed in meeting on sidelines of NATO summit.

If inflation outlook does not improve, ECB to have sufficient information to move faster, says European Central Bank head.

Baykar’s move comes after Ukrainian crowdfunding campaign raises enough money to buy several unmanned aerial vehicles.

Group, established at suggestion of Türkiye, to increase capacity and efficiency of corridor, says Turkish transport and infrastructure minister.

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NGOs say 37 migrants were killed trying to cross land border from Morocco into Spain.

Mall in Kremenchuk on fire, impossible to imagine number of victims: Ukrainian president.

Foreign Ministry summons Greek Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika, protests Athens' 'confrontational course'.

Allegations that Belt and Road Initiative has created debt trap ‘is false proposition,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Vladimir Putin to travel to Tajikistan on Tuesday, to visit Turkmenistan on Wednesday.

Both countries can find common ground by respecting each other’s opinions, says Ann Linde.

China ‘will stand firmly with Ethiopia and other African countries to embody everlasting spirit of China-Africa friendship,’ says ambassador.

Suspected ADF rebels attacked, torched several villages in Beni region, according to local group.

Meeting held on sidelines of Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers in Baku.

59% of Bangladeshis have access to safe drinking water while 39% have access to safe sanitation.

Attacker reportedly knocked on doors at shelter in southern Germany late Sunday, stabbed anyone who answered.

Gap left by World Food Program’s suspension of food aid huge, government has no option but to care for its citizens, says official.

Ukraine-Russia war, Finland, Sweden membership bids, new strategic concept on agenda.

AUC chairperson expresses 'deep shock, concern' over 'violent treatment' of African migrants attempting to cross border.

Over 500 people injured as wooden stand lined with spectators collapses during Corraleja bullfight festival in El Espinal.

Top global economies plan to hit Moscow with more sanctions, other measures such as tariff hikes, price cap on Russian oil.

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