Turkey warns against protests over detained mayor
Thousands of people have rallied against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, but Turkey's government has hit out at "illegal" opposition calls for street protests.
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Police say pepper spraying ‘peaceful’ protester lawful
Police say the pepper spraying of a man claiming to be peacefully protesting was justified because he was impeding an arrest, as the activist's trial starts.
FBI staff told to reveal their role in January 6 probes
A memo with list of questions reportedly directs FBI employees to detail any role they played in the January 6, 2021 investigations.
Cambodian opposition leader sentenced to two years jail
A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.
Flight hit by gunfire, Haiti’s main airport shuts down
A passenger plane from the US was hit by gunfire as it tried to land in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.
New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.
Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Decades after a crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, rights activists say the demonstrators' original goals - including a free press - remain distant.
Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security
Supporters say more than 1000 people have gathered near the Moscow church where Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will be farewelled amid a heavy police presence.
Navalny’s widow vows to continue fight for free Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, says she will continue the work of her husband and fight for a free Russia.
Navalny widow blames Putin, EU closer to sanctions
The death-in-custody of Russian President Vladimir Putin's political rival Alexei Navalny steeled the EU to hold him to account by introducing new sanctions.
Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed ‘adverts’
An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.
Niger president vows to save democracy after coup
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.
MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor
The federal health minister has accused Liberal MP Warren Enstch of allowing a wealthy donor to use a COVID-19 vaccine dose intended for Indigenous people.
MP calls for Perrottet’s head over costume
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's admission he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday party has prompted a leading cross-bencher to call for his resignation.
Army called in after Fiji election
The Fijian police has called in the military to help maintain security after the election, citing reports of stonings against Indo-Fijian homes and businesses.
Iranian forces fire at protesters
Iranian security forces have opened fire on demonstrators in a southeastern city that has seen weeks of unrest amid nationwide demonstrations.
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge after attack
An attack on a Shi'ite shrine that killed 15 people adds pressure on the Iranian government as it faces ongoing protests over the death of a woman in custody.