Europe
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
Russia has frequently struck apartment buildings, causing civilian casualties, although the Kremlin denied targeting residential structures
WHO recommends not using Indian cough syrups in Uzbekistan
Analysis by Uzbekistan's health ministry showed the syrups contained a toxic substance, ethylene glycol
EU advises pre-flight Covid tests on passengers from China
The Chinese government and European health experts have said there is no pressing need for any blanket restrictions on travel
Former pope Benedict XVI passes away
Former pope Benedict XVI was the first pontiff to resign as head of the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages
Ukraine races to restore power after Russian missiles batter grid
Russia fired 74 -- mainly cruise -- missiles Friday, 60 of which were shot down by anti-aircraft defences, according to the Ukrainian army
'Come to Ukraine', Zelensky slams Elon Musk's peace proposal
Musk sparked controversy by proposing peace deal involving re-running under UN supervision referendums in Moscow-occupied Ukrainian regions
Every 11 minutes, a woman killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN chief
Guterres' remarks come in the backdrop of the recent Shraddha Walker murder case that has shocked India with its brutal details
British PM Rishi Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit
The Oppn described the reversed decision to attend as Sunak being
Global emissions will peak in 2025, says International Energy Agency
IEA energy outlook report's scenario is based on prevailing policy settings that see a definitive peak in global demand for fossil fuels
Germany unveils cannabis liberalisation plan, with caveats
The plan calls for the sale of cannabis to adults at licensed outlets, and the aim is to combat the black market