Vaccine inequality and travel challenges risk excluding many delegates from poorer nations.

Cellou Dalein Diallo says Sunday's takeover "completes" the work that opposition groups had begun.

Heavy rain in central Mexico sparked flash floods in Ecatepec and Nexahualcóyotl.

The government says it needs to curb a steep rise in illegal migrant crossings from Belarus.

Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion.

The German chancellor targets the centre-left favourite to succeed her, ahead of September elections.

Plans are unveiled for a new 12-a-side rugby competition proposed to take place in England next August.

New research analysed recordings of a duck called Ripper who appeared to be speaking English.

The all-male cabinet includes figures linked to attacks on US forces and a leader wanted by the FBI.

Security forces have falsely claimed that suspects are dying in shoot-outs, Human Rights Watch says.

With his approval rating at a low, Brazil's leader strikes a defiant note on independence day.

Fifa says disciplinary proceedings have been launched against Brazil and Argentina after the events that saw their World Cup qualifier abandoned.

The six Premier League clubs who refused to release players for Brazil's World Cup qualifiers "need to be told" in the next 24 hours if they are suspended for matches this weekend.

Health authorities admit the woman was mistakenly switched with another baby at a hospital in 2002.

Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill despite Democrats' efforts to block it.

A 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan moves Portugal to the top of Group A - but automatic World Cup qualification remains in the balance.

Daniil Medvedev ends qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp's battling run to reach the US Open semi-finals and keep his bid for a maiden Grand Slam trophy alive.

England forward Jesse Lingard rejects a contract offer from Manchester United.

In return, the new regime must provide conditions for the UN to work in Afghanistan, secretary general tells BBC.

Antoine Griezmann scores twice as France beat Finland in their 2022 World Cup qualifier to get back to winning ways.

The Supreme Court rules that prosecuting women for terminating pregnancies is unconstitutional.