Australian bees under lockdown after potentially destructive pest detected

A 50-kilometre biosecurity zone was introduced to eradicate the pest, which is known as the Varroa Mite and can kill entire honey bee colonies.

Russia 'defaults' on foreign debt for first time in over a century

Moscow says it is unable to send money to bondholders due to sanctions, blaming the Western countries for trying to push it into an “artificial” default.

African Union calls for probe after migrants die at Morocco-Spain border

African Union demanded a probe into the treatment of migrants and refugees at the Morocco-Spain land border after at least 23 died in the attempted crossing.

Rival camps brace for fight after US abortion ruling

With Republicans defending overturning of Roe v. Wade, leading Democratic women call on President Biden and Congress to protect abortion rights nationwide.