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Spain’s king jeered on visit to Barcelona by Catalonia independence supporters

Supporters of independence for Catalonia protested against a visit to its regional capital Barcelona by Spain’s King Felipe VI, as high-level efforts to allay...

Communist Party marks centenary with China ‘at forefront of world politics’

China is marking the centenary of its ruling Communist Party this week by heralding what it says is its growing influence abroad, along with...

Swedish premier asks parliament speaker to form new government

Sweden’s Social Democratic prime minister has asked the parliament speaker to form a new government. Stefan Lofven, who has been premier since 2014, became the...

China turns on world’s second-biggest hydropower dam

The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam have been officially turned on in south-western China, the government announced. The Baihetan Dam...

US heatwave breaks records across the Pacific Northwest

A historic heatwave across the US Pacific Northwest has disrupted Olympic qualifying events and broken all-time temperature records in places unaccustomed to such extreme...

Soldiers and protesters injured in riots over Lebanon economic crisis

Lebanese troops deployed in the northern city of Tripoli early on Sunday, taking positions around major state institutions after a night of protests and...

Malaysia extends Covid-19 lockdown indefinitely

Malaysia’s leader has said a near-total lockdown that has been in place for a month is to be extended indefinitely, as coronavirus infections remain...

Bangkok and nine other provinces restrict movement to curb rising virus cases

Thailand’s capital announced a ban on indoor dining and gatherings of more than 20 people from Sunday, in addition to the closure of construction...

16 boats engulfed by fire in Hong Kong typhoon shelter

A fire engulfed 16 vessels in a Hong Kong typhoon shelter early on Sunday, resulting in at least 10 boats sinking and one person...

Regional elections pose crucial test for French far-right

A decisive, second round of voting in France’s regional elections on Sunday is being scrutinised as a litmus test of whether the anti-immigration far-right...

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