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Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets more than seven years in prison

A Texas man convicted of storming the US Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armour was sentenced to more than seven years in prison

Bipartisan group of senatoers pushing bill to restore abortion rights

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing compromise legislation to restore abortion access in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade

Joe Biden hopes strike on Al-Qaida leader brings comfort to 9/11 victims

Joe Biden expressed hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings "one more measure of closure" to families of the victims of 9/11 attacks on the US

First ship carrying 26,000 tonnes Ukrainian grain leaves port of Odesa

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa, Turkey's defense ministry said Monday

Nancy Pelosi starts Asian tour with speculation over Taiwan visit

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with officials in Singapore on Monday at the start of her Asian tour, as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing.

Alibaba striving to maintain US listing amid SEC's delisting fears

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba said on Monday that it wants to keep its shares listed in both New York and Hong Kong, days after US regulators included it in a list of companies that may be delisted

Sudan detects first case of monkeypox in West Darfur, say authorities

Sudan says it has detected the country's first case of the monkeypox virus in the conflict-wrecked Darfur region.

US House Speaker Pelosi meets Singapore leaders at start of Asia tour

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with officials in Singapore on Monday at the start of her Asian tour, as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing.

Australian Parliament considers lifting euthanasia ban in two territories

A new bill was introduced in the Australian Parliament on Monday seeking to lift a 25-year ban on doctor-assisted suicide in two territories

Western flames spread as crews battle California's largest 2022 wildfire

Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth.

Georgia instructor charged in fatal shooting of 18-year-old student

A university instructor in Georgia has been charged with killing an 18-year-old student who was fatally shot while sitting in a car

US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid concerns over China

The commander of the United States military in the Pacific said on Monday he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand.

Putin's ex-adviser in European hospital for neuro disorder: Report

Anatoly Chubais, who resigned as high-ranking adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin and left Russia shortly after Ukraine's invasion, was reported to be suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome

Hitler's watch sells at Maryland auction for $1.1 million as 'WWII relic'

A Maryland auction house had estimated the value of wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler between $2-4 million, describing the watch as a "World War II relic of historic proportions."

Pilots with Germany's Lufthansa back possible strike over pay dispute

The Vereinigung Cockpit union is calling for a 5.5% pay increase this year and an automatic adjustment for inflation starting next year.

Drone explosion hits Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ, 6 people injured

A drone-borne explosive device detonated on Sunday at the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, injuring six people, officials said

Chinese factory activity sinks in July, weighing on weak economy: Survey

Chinese manufacturing's recovery from anti-virus shutdowns faltered in July as activity sank, a survey showed on Sunday

Democrats delay primary order decision until after November's midterm poll

The Democratic Party on Saturday delayed a decision on potentially reordering its primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election until after November's midterm elections.

New York City officials declare monkeypox a public health emergency

Officials in New York City have declared a public health emergency due to the spread of the monkeypox virus, calling the city "the epicentre" of the outbreak

Red Cross struggles to see prison where Ukrainian POWS died due to war

Ukrainian and Russian officials blamed each other for the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war in an attack on a prison in a separatist-controlled area