Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters
Economic woes put the Chinese leader in a more vulnerable negotiating position on this visit. Read More
Mexico: Murder suspected in non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena’s death
Mexican authorities say they suspect Jesús Ociel Baena was killed by their partner, who also died. Read More
Jury hears Canadian man who killed Muslim family was on drugs
Nathaniel Veltman has pleaded not guilty to the murders, arguing he was in a “dreamlike state”. Read More
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The pūteketeke won after the US talk show host’s self-described “alarmingly aggressive” campaign. Read More
Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure “targets” to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros. Read More
Number of Venezuelan migrants at US-Mexico border halves
The US government restarted regular deportation flights to Venezuela last month. Read More
Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal
Kidal has been a bastion for the Tuaregs, one of the groups behind the political and security crises. Read More
Finland accuses Russia of aiding illegal migrant crossings
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Russian officials helped some asylum seekers reach the Finnish border. Read More
Republican tempers flare as US House weighs bill to avert shutdown
Hours before an expected vote, Kevin McCarthy was accused of elbowing a fellow Republican Read More
Matthew Perry: Friends actor Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to co-star
Friends actor Matt LeBlanc says his heart is “heavy” in his first post about Matthew Perry’s death. Read More