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EXPLAINER What is driving a surge in COVID cases in India, other countries? All we know so far about the symptoms and spread of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1. This photo…

To survive, Orban is plotting a far-right takeover of Brussels As pressure mounts from the EU and his domestic rivals, Hungary’s prime minister is rallying allies to paralyse European institutions.…

At least four killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv Russia launches widescale assault on six regions of Ukraine, as the country’s human rights official calls for a strong international…

Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine? As some turn on Kyiv, Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address ‘overdue historical issues’. Karol Nawrocki, Poland’s president-elect…

Pacers-Thunder: Haliburton last-second shot beats OKC in NBA Finals Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner allows Indiana Pacers to steal Game 1 on the road against favoured OKC Thunder. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese…

Guatemala’s ‘Volcano of Fire’ sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee Fiery lava seen flowing from the volcano near the capital as disaster agency issues warning to nearby residents. The…

Thailand ready for ‘high-level operation’ in Cambodia border dispute Thailand’s military said it had gathered ‘worrisome’ indications that Cambodia has stepped up its military readiness. A Cambodian soldier (right) and…

The US has checked out. Can Europe stop Putin alone? As Trump pulls away from Ukraine, Europe must choose: lead the fight – or face the cost of Russian victory.…

Tech giants see emissions surge 150 percent in 3 years amid AI boom: UN Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centres led to a spike in electricity demand between 2020…