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UK says one-way flights to Rwanda for asylum-seekers to start within weeks

Critics of the Conservative government accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of using the headline-grabbing policy to distract attention from his political troubles

Russia loses warship, says will increase attacks on Kyiv

Life in Kyiv has been gradually returning to some normalcy after Russia failed to capture the capital and withdrew its troops in northern Ukraine

Root quits as England Test cricket captain after 5 years

Root leaves his post holding the record for the number of wins as England Test captain -- at 27

Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site during Ramadan, 152 Palestinians hurt

The Israeli police said three officers were wounded from massive stone-throwing, with two evacuated from the scene for treatment

In France's presidential election, a meaty issue unites Jews and Muslims

The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen wants to outlaw ritual slaughter if elected next Sunday

Man City fends off Atltico, reaches Champions League semis

Manchester City held Atltico Madrid to a 0-0 draw to return to the Champions League semifinals and keep alive its hopes of winning Europe's top club competition for the first time.

Liverpool ousts Benfica, through to Champions League semis

Liverpool didn't need its best players to secure progress to the Champions League semifinals

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow promises to ramp up missile attacks

The statement comes a day after Russian authorities accused Ukrainian forces of launching airstrikes on residential buildings in one of the country's regions on the border with Ukraine

Clashes erupt at a holy site in Jerusalem, 117 Palestinians injured

Medics say at least 117 Palestinians have been wounded in clashes with Israeli police at a major holy site in Jerusalem

As Russia loses key ship, Zelenskyy praises nation's resolve to fight

On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine's president hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February

South Korea to remove most virus restrictions as Omicron slows

People will be allowed to eat inside movie theaters, religious facilities, bus terminals and train stations starting on April 25.

Ukraine survived 50 days when Russia 'gave us a maximum of five'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Ukrainians on Thursday they should be proud of having survived 50 days under Russian attack when the Russians gave us a maximum of five.

Profits of four big banks decline as deal-making, mortgages slacken

The results from Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo were similar to the results out of JPMorgan Chase, which on Wednesday reported a double-digit decline in profits

California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026

The California Air Resources Board's proposal would slowly raise the sale of new cars that are electric, hydrogen-powered or plug-in hybrids to 100% by 2035

Brooklyn subway attack suspect Frank James ordered held without bail

Frank James, 62, spoke only to answer yes to standard questions during the brief proceeding in a federal court in Brooklyn

Amazon CEO Jassy says he wants to improve warehouse safety

We're also passionate about further improving safety in our fulfillment network, with a focus on reducing strains, sprains, falls, and repetitive stress injuries, he wrote

Thinking small: Biden scrounges for ways to break through

The White House says the public focus on the war in Ukraine is understandable and it's realistic about the challenges facing Biden in breaking through

Turkey's central bank keeps key interest rate steady amid high inflation

In a statement following a monetary policy committee meeting, the bank said it was keeping its policy rate constant at 14 per cent

Covid-19: Anti-virus shutdowns in China spread as infections rise

Shanghai is easing rules that confined most of its 25 million people to their homes after complaints they had trouble getting food

Florida governor DeSantis expected to sign abortion restriction bill

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was expected to sign a abortion ban into law as the state moves to join a growing conservative push ahead of a US Supreme Court decision that could limit access nationwide.