A Russian drone slammed into a tower block in eastern Ukraine early Saturday while many were sleeping, killing four and injuring 12 people, Ukrainian authorities reported. Shirli Sitbon has the latest.
At least four killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine
25 killed in Russian strike on western Ukraine city
Four killed in wave of 'calculated' Russian strikes across Kyiv
Ukraine updates: Russia strikes cause deaths, power outages
Children among 26 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western UkraineUkraine: At least 25 killed in Russian strike in the west of the countryRussian strikes kill dozens in western Ukraine as whole country placed on alertRussian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4 people, injures at least 34
Twenty-five killed in Russian strike on apartment buildings in west Ukraine
Children among 25 killed in Russian strike on apartment block in western Ukraine
6 killed, dozens injured in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnightUkraine updates: Russia strikes cause power outagesRussia hits Ukraine energy facilities, kills three peopleWar in Ukraine: Wave of Russian bombs kills 6 people in KyivThe EU and Britain are trying to protect Ukraine's interests, and their own, as the US leads negotiations to end Moscow's Ukraine war. But Washington keeps the European allies at arm's length.
Europeans have little say in US-run Ukraine peace talks
US-backed Ukraine peace plan: What's at stake?
US and Ukraine signal peace plan progress after Geneva talksUkraine, US to start talks in Switzerland on peace plan
Ukraine and US to meet in Switzerland to discuss peace planWhat we know about the revised US plan for peace in UkraineUS, Ukraine vow to work on peace plan in GenevaWhat is the US-backed, 28-point peace plan for Ukraine?Europeans don't have much say in US-run Ukraine peace talksUkraine's European allies say US peace plan needs 'additional work'Podcast: Why US peace plan on Ukraine is 'not workable'Ukraine: Europeans push back on US plan during Geneva talksZelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over peace plan'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace planUkraine dials down US peace plan but core issues remainA new peace plan drafted by the US and Russia proposes 28 points, including Kyiv not joining NATO, relinquishing certain weapons and equipment, and ceding the Donbass region to Russia—terms that many view as a capitulation for Ukraine. Here are all the details of the plan so far.
All you need to know about the US-Russia plan for Ukraine
What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine warUkraine updates: US senators say peace plan is from RussiaEurope demands more work on US peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine warUkraine faces 'difficult choice' on US plan to end Russia's war, Zelenskyy saysUS-Russia framework to end Ukraine war: Plan for peace or capitulation?Europe sidelined in US-Russia peace plan for UkraineUkraine-Russia peace talks under way as US insists it authored peace plan
No discussions on Ukraine between Russia and US at the moment: PeskovA Russian 'wish list' or path to peace? The evolving plan to end Russia's war on UkraineUkraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissionsUkraine in maps: Tracking the war with RussiaUkraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with RussiaU.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan needs improvement to make it acceptable for Ukraine and Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron told RTL radio on Tuesday. A 28-point U.S. peace proposal made last week caught many in the U.S. government, Kyiv and Europe off-guard and prompted fresh concerns that the Trump administration might be willing to […]
French President Macron says Trump’s Ukraine peace plan needs improvement
Trump’s Ukraine peace plan needs improvement: MacronUkraine, Russia trade strikes amid Trump 'peace' plan pushUS presses Ukraine on peace plan as Kyiv warns of concessions to MoscowUkraine and Russia report overnight strikes as Zelensky welcomes changes to US peace planEurope, Ukraine must be involved in U.S.-Russia peace plan circulating, European diplomats say'Much better than US-Russia version': Ukraine and European negotiators developed latest peace planThe U.S. says a peace deal for Ukraine is close. But Kyiv and Moscow remain far apartZelenskyy, Macron push for united front as Ukraine awaits tough talks with TrumpMacron calls for peace plan to ensure Ukrainian army without ‘limitation’Ukraine's justice and energy ministers will both resign over a sweeping corruption scandal, the country's prime minister said Wednesday, shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky said their positions were untenable.
Ukrainian justice and energy ministers resign over corruption scandal
Ukraine's corruption scandal: What do we know so far?Ukrainian ministers resign over alleged involvement in corruption scandalCorruption scandal exposes ‘absolute impunity’ in Ukraine’s energy sectorUkraine's energy minister resigns following corruption probe in sectorNew corruption scandal in UkraineUkraine justice, energy ministers resign over major corruption scandalUkraine announces energy shake-up after corruption scandalUkraine suspends justice minister amid energy corruption probe
From army to Zelensky, Ukraine's corruption scandal rocks countryUkraine’s ex-president Poroshenko: ‘Corruption scandal is the biggest danger for Ukraine'Ukraine updates: Kyiv launches energy corruption probeEU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandalTwo Ukrainian men are suspected of collaborating with Russian intelligence to sabotage a Polish railway route before fleeing to Belarus, according to Warsaw.
Poland says Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail blast
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM saysTusk: Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage2 Ukrainians working for Russia suspected of being involved in railway blast, Polish PM saysPoland to provide Ukraine with $100 millionRussia said Monday its forces had captured the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, as well as the city of Vovchansk in the northeast. Pokrovsk, long a key military logistics hub, has been the target of a months-long military campaign by Russian troops. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
Russia claims capture of key city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.
Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
Years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront - but Ukrainians are fighting back hard by trying to keep morale high
Russia's attacks have ramped up - Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter
American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.
Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says
Ukraine talks ‘productive’ but more work needed, Rubio saysUS-Ukraine talks 'very productive' but more work needed, says RubioUkraine updates: Rubio says more work to be done after talksUkraine peace plan talks 'very productive', says RubioTyphoon Kalmaegi, Asia’s most powerful tropical storm this year, makes landfall in Vietnam, the BBC reports. Kalmaegi has already killed at least 114 people and drowned entire towns in the Philippines. Vietnam – already battling record rains and floods – has been warned to expect waves of up to 8m in some areas. Six airports in the …
Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam after killing 114 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi strikes Vietnam after killing 114 in the PhilippinesTyphoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 190 in PhilippinesTyphoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in PhilippinesTyphoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakensDeadly Typhoon Kalmaegi ravages Vietnam after killing 188 in the PhilippinesVietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi lands after leaving 114 dead in PhilippinesTyphoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as death toll nears 200Vietnam, Philippines reel from deadly Typhoon KalmaegiDeath toll in Philippines from Typhoon Kalmaegi rises to 140Typhoon Kalmaegi kills scores in central PhilippinesTwo dead as super typhoon makes landfall in PhilippinesPhilippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nearsState of emergency declared in the Philippines after Typhoon KalmaegiThe state weather agency said the typhoon was now moving over the South China Sea and is forecast to shift northeast towards Taiwan.
Four dead, one million evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong slams into the Philippines
Philippines: Super typhoon Fung-wong kills severalTwo dead, one million evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong slams into the PhilippinesSuper Typhoon Fung-wong weakens in the Philippines: Four deadPhilippines evacuates 100,000 as Fung-wong turns into super typhoonSuper Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, two deadTyphoon Fung-wong nears Taiwan as Philippines death toll climbsTaiwan: Thousands evacuated ahead of Typhoon Fung-wongTyphoon Fung-wong blows away from Philippines, leaving 8 dead and 1.4 million displacedTaiwan evacuates 3,000 as Typhoon Fung-wong approachesAlice Wong, U.S. disability rights activist and author, dead at 51A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said. The town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu was hit hardest late Friday, with the state’s civil defense agency reporting that over half of the urban area suffered roof collapses, along with multiple […]
Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
Tornado in Brazil kills 6, injures hundredsBrazil: Tornado kills five and devastates southern townSix killed, hundreds injured as tornado hits south BrazilPowerful tornado slams Brazil's southern Parana state, kills six
The death toll from floods across large swaths of Southeast Asia rose to at least 321 on Friday, with authorities working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications and co-ordinate recovery efforts as the waters began to recede.
Flood deaths in Southeast Asia reach 321 as rescuers step up recovery operations
Southeast Asia: At least 1,000 dead from flooding and landslidesSoutheast Asia floods: More than 250 deaths reportedSoutheast Asia floods: More than 400 killed as clean-up beginsMore than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across AsiaAt least 90 people have died in a week of torrential rain, flooding and landslides in south-central Vietnam, authorities said. Popular tourist areas have been heavily hit, with parts of Nha Trang submerged and deadly landslides cutting off roads near Da Lat. The relentless rains since late October have caused major disruption and economic losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Vietnam flooding kills at least 90
Emergency teams have been coordinating rescue efforts and military aid as the death toll from the floods approaches 1,000. Some areas remain unreachable even now, deepening fears that the death toll will rise furth
Indonesia, Sri Lanka scramble as flood death toll rises
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 502Floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra kill at least 174Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600Landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java kill at least 18; dozens missing
The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah is expected to rise. Social media posts on Saturday showed several areas affected by overnight mudslides that authorities have yet to reach.
Flooding and mudslides kill dozens, displace tens of thousands in Sri Lanka
Britain's national broadcaster has said it is sorry for how it edited a documentary about the US president's January 6 speech. But the BBC has rejected Trump's defamation claims.
BBC apologizes to Trump over documentary edit
Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion for editing his speechBBC apologises to Donald Trump over documentary speech editTrump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech editTrump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech editTrump threatens up to $5 billion lawsuit against BBC over edited videoTrump threatens BBC with $1.5 billion lawsuit over January 6 speech editTrump to seek up to $5 billion from the BBC over edited videoTrump threatens BBC with legal action over edit of speech in documentaryTrump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuitTrump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama editTrump threatens BBC with $1 billion defamation case over speech editTrump says he will sue BBC for up to $5bn over video editTrump says he has an 'obligation' to sue BBCTrump threatens BBC with legal action over Panorama speech editUS President Donald Trump has signed legislation ordering the Justice Department to release documents from its long-running investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
US: Donald Trump says he signed the bill to release Epstein filesTrump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein filesUS Congress approves release of Epstein files, matter before TrumpIn reversal, Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein filesTrump calls for House vote to release Epstein filesTrump reverses course to call on Republicans to release more Epstein filesTrump now tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein filesTrump urges House Republicans to vote for release of Epstein filesTrump set to sign bill forcing release of Epstein filesTrump signs bill ordering justice department to release Epstein filesUS Congress approves release of Epstein files, putting matter before TrumpTrump presses Republicans to release more Epstein files despite earlier oppositionEpstein emails released by Democrats claim Trump ‘knew about the girls’Vote on Epstein files expected within days as Trump reverses stance on their releaseThe US Senate has appeared to move towards a deal to end the government shutdown.
Senate nears deal to end longest US government shutdown
The US government shutdown is now the longest ever. When will it end?What's in the deal to end the US government shutdown?Is the US government shutdown over, and why did it happen?US Senate moves to end ending longest government shutdown in American historyUS Senate passes bill to end government shutdown10% of flights cut at 40 US airports over govt shutdownBusiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdownUSA: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide amid government shutdown cutsUS Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, sending it to HouseUS Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, sends to House'We're just going to go through this again': Americans fear second government shutdownUS Senate passes bill to end record government shutdown after bipartisan dealShutdown in the US: Over 2,000 flights affected at major airportsFAA cancels thousands of flights amid US government shutdown strainUS President Donald Trump has suggested that future talks with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro could be on the table, as a regional US military build-up has increased tensions between the two countries.
Trump signals possible US talks with Venezuela's Maduro
Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro?Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closedTrump confirms conversation with Venezuela’s MaduroTrump warns against flying over Venezuelan airspaceTrump says Venezuela airspace should be considered closedVenezuela’s Maduro says phone call with Trump was ‘respectful’, even ‘cordial’Maduro slams 'colonial threat' as Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be closedAircraft in, around Venezuelan airspace as Trump announces closureTrump confirms call with Maduro, Venezuela slams US attack preparationsVenezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warningVenezuela: Trump signals imminent land attacksUS to stop Venezuelan drug traffickers by land 'very soon', says TrumpTrump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressureTrump: US to 'soon' take action against Venezuela 'by land'Trump described Somalis as "garbage" and said "we don't want them in our country".
Somalis condemn Trump’s insults
'We don't want them': Trump attacks Somali immigrantsTrump launches tirade against ‘garbage’ Somali immigrants in USTrump says he does not want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operationMinnesota officials defend Somali community against Trump’s attacksTrump targets Somali immigrants amid reports of Minneapolis raidsWhat Trump took from Dick Cheney's political playbookTrump's attitude to climate change a 'disgrace' - NewsomTrump says US pause on asylum without 'time limit'The looming election Trump can't afford to loseUS military will soon begin striking ground targets in Latin America: Trump'We're looking at it very seriously': Trump eyes Australia's superannuation schemeUS President Donald Trump said that he had a "very productive meeting" with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Trump says he had a 'productive meeting' with Mamdani
Watch: What Trump and Mamdani have said about each otherThe stakes behind Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump’s first face-to-faceTrump and Mamdani's face-to-face meeting defied expectations. Here's what happenedTrump meets New York City Mayor-elect MamdaniMamdani to meet President Trump in WashingtonMamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump"Trump to meet incoming New York Mayor Zohran MamdaniWatch: 'I'll be cheering for him' - Trump praises Mamdani after first meetingHow Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agendaFive takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meetingRadical change? Mamdani wins New York as voters turn on Trump across US'Communism or common sense': Trump says Americans have a choice after Mamdani's winTrump praises New York mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meetingMamdani takes on Trump as voters hope for political alternativeU.S. President Donald Trump insisted that Mohammed bin Salman knew nothing about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents, offering a fierce defense of the visiting Saudi crown prince that contradicted a U.S. intelligence assessment. The controversy over the killing of Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and U.S.-based critic of the Saudi […]
Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing
‘Things happened’: Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killingTrump defends Saudi prince over Khashoggi murderSaudi crown prince MBS unaware of Khashoggi killing, Trump says in White House visitTrump says Saudi crown prince 'knew nothing' about Jamal Khashoggi's murder'Things happened': Donald Trump defends Saudi crown prince over journalist's murderTrump set to welcome Saudi's MBS with business deals in first US visit since Khashoggi killingTrump hosts Saudi Crown Prince for pomp-filled visit, security deals expectedTrump set to give MBS lavish welcome during first US visit since Khashoggi killingSaudi prince calls Khashoggi killing a 'mistake' on US visitOnce shunned, Saudi crown prince is Trump’s guest of honour. Canada is warming up, tooUS to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince's visitSaudi crown prince hosted at friendlier US CongressOne of the two National Guard members shot near the White House in the US capital has died, while the other is fighting for his life, Donald Trump has said. The FBI has opened a terrorism probe into the shooting.
National Guard member shot in Washington DC has died — Trump
What we know about the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, DCNational Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC1 of the 2 National Guard members shot on duty in Washington, D.C., has died: Trump
US National Guard member dies after Washington shootingWhat we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DCUS: Two National Guard members shot in Washington DCTrump says National Guard will soon go to New OrleansUS judge moves to halt Trump’s National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C.Fact check: Trump's remarks after National Guard shooting in DC — what's true and what's not?Trump suspends migration from ‘third world countries’ after National Guard shootingWhy is Trump deploying the National Guard to US cities?Trump announces migration freeze for ‘third world countries’ after national guard shootingTrump launches immigration crackdown in New OrleansThe war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in April 2023.
Sudan’s RSF agrees to US proposal for humanitarian ceasefire
Sudan's paramilitary force agrees to U.S. proposal for humanitarian ceasefireSudan's RSF paramilitary group agrees to US-backed proposal for humanitarian truceSudan: RSF agrees to humanitarian ceasefireSudan's RSF paramilitaries agree humanitarian ceasefireSouth Africa responded to the decision, saying the success of he summit won't "rest on one member state".
US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says
Trump says South Africa should not be in G20 groupTrump: No US officials attending G20 in South AfricaRamaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summitTrump says US will not attend South Africa's G20 due to white farmer 'abuse'Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summitWill Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment?South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next yearG20 summit boycotted by US closes in South AfricaG20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, oppositionFirst in Africa: What to know about the G20 summit boycotted by Trump'It's their loss': South African leader hits back at Trump's decision to skip G20 summitWorld arrives in South Africa for G20 as US spat deepensStarmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without TrumpSouth Africa rises above US snub as G20 nearsA falling out with the US president erupted amid her relentless calls to release documents on the late paedophile.
Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Epstein files feud
Trump calls it quits with Marjorie Taylor Greene amid Epstein feud, calling her 'Wacky'Trump and the Epstein files: What you need to knowTrump, Epstein and the files: What we know and what happens nextGreene to resign from US Congress following Trump feudFeud erupts between Trump and ally Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of Epstein files voteMarjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Epstein files amid fallout with TrumpMarjorie Taylor Greene resigns after public feud with TrumpMAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit US Congress after split with TrumpCongress votes to send Epstein files bill to TrumpTrump's ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene turns critic, the MAGA coalition fracturesHow a major MAGA figure went from Trump devotee to calling quits on CongressTrump administration orders 10% flights cut amid shutdownSeven people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday evening, the state’s governor said, the BBC reports. At least 11 other people were injured when the freight plane exploded as it departed Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport at around 17:15 local time (22:15 …
At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
What we know about deadly Kentucky cargo plane crashKentucky: UPS cargo plane crashes, bursting into flamesUS firms ground MD-11 cargo planes after Kentucky crashChild among at least 12 killed in UPS plane crash in KentuckyUPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport in the United States12 dead in crash after engine falls off cargo plane during takeoff in KentuckyHow Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused itU.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounds all MD-11 cargo planes after deadly Kentucky crashUS authorities ground cargo plane model after Kentucky air disaster'Stay away': Fresh threat after Kentucky crash as authorities fear death toll will riseOff-duty US pilot who tried to crash plane midair will not serve prison time
U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official saysTrump pardons Rudy Giuliani, more than 70 others linked to efforts to overturn 2020 electionTrump pardons Giuliani and others accused of plot to overturn 2020 electionTrump pardons supporters who tried to overturn 2020 election resultsUS Supreme Court justices has raised doubts over the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs in a case with implications for the global economy that marks a major test of Mr Trump's powers.
US Supreme Court questions legality of Trump's tariffs
RECAP | U.S. Supreme Court justices question Trump’s sweeping use of tariffsSupreme Court signals doubts over Trump’s sweeping tariff powersUS Supreme Court scrutinises legality of Trump's sweeping tariffs in landmark caseUS Supreme Court lets Trump administration require sex at birth be listed on passportsCristiano Ronaldo and his future-wife Georgia were at the White House on November 18 as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House meeting and dinner with Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was released from a US prison where he was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Trump pardons drug trafficking ex-Honduran president
What was Honduras ex-president convicted of and why has Trump pardoned him?Trump plans to pardon ex-Honduran President HernandezEx-Honduran president, convicted of trafficking 360 tonnes of cocaine, out of prison after Trump pardonFormer Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardonTrump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug traffickingTrump to pardon Honduras ex-president days before voteHonduran ex-president pardoned by Trump, leaves prisonHonduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after Trump pardonHondurans vote in presidential election overshadowed by Trump interventionConservative candidate backed by Trump leads Honduras' presidential voteTrump-backed candidate leads Honduras pollTrump casts long shadow over Honduran politics ahead of voteTrump vows to pardon ex-Honduran president, ruling party blasts election interferenceTrump accuses Honduras of ‘trying to change’ outcome of presidential voteZohran Mamdani, 34, has won the New York City mayoral election and will become the first Muslim mayor of the biggest city in the US, the BBC reports. The self-described democratic socialist was relatively unknown just months ago, and surged to victory with promises to tax millionaires to pay for expanded social programmes. “In this moment of …
Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani: Mayor-elect of New York CityZohran Mamdani: From immigrant roots to mayor of New York CityTrump warns of 'communism' after Mamdani elected NYC mayorDonald Trump commends victory of New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at White House meetingZohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first South Asian mayorProgressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race'Mandate for change': Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral electionWhat to know about Mamdani and what he wants to do in NYCFact check: False claims circulate after Mamdani elected NYC mayorNYC mayoral race: Fact-checking false Republican claims about Zohran MamdaniRama Duwaji: Who is the wife of NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani?A National Guard member has died after being shot in an ambush by an Afghan national near the White House, US President Donald Trump has said.
US National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charges
Washington: What we know about the suspect in the National Guard shootingNational guard shooting suspect to face murder charge, as Trump blames migrationNational Guard shooting suspect to face murder charges, Trump to freeze ‘Third World’ migrationNational Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in AfghanistanUS national guard shooting suspect identified as Afghan nationalNational Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary saysWhat we know about the National Guard shooting suspectDC National Guard shooting suspect charged with murderTrump blames Biden-era vetting after national guard member killed in Washington shootingNigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar defended his country's commitment to protect religious freedom, pushing back against Donald Trump's claims of religious intolerance in the country.
Nigeria FM refutes Trump's claims of Christian persecution
Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?Trump's claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria bump up against factsUS lawmakers split over Trump's claim of Christian persecution in NigeriaNicki Minaj defends Donald Trump's Christian genocide claim in NigeriaNigeria denies claims of Christian genocide amid Trump's threatsNicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in NigeriaNigeria dismisses US claims about prosecution of ChristiansTinubu pledges diplomatic response to terrorism amid Trump’s threatsTrump remarks fuel US political storm over Nigerian schoolgirl abductionsNicki Minaj claims Christians persecuted in Nigeria at UNTwo National Guards soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday.
National Guard soldiers shot in ‘targeted’ attack near White House
The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Reuters was not able to establish the exact timing or scope of the new operations, nor whether U.S. President Donald Trump had […]
US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say
US President Donald Trump has signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in the country's history.
Trump signs bill to end record US government shutdown
Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party.
Three children among four killed in shooting at children's birthday party in California
Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.
Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Trump’s plan for Gaza backed by UN Security CouncilDonald Trump's Gaza plan arrives at the UN Security CouncilMiddle East: UN Security Council approves Trump's Gaza planUN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza planUN security council approves US Gaza planUN security council approves the Trump administration's plan for the future of GazaUS presents draft resolution for Trump's Gaza plan to UN security councilUN Security Council to vote on US plan for an international force in GazaUN adopts US resolution on Gaza peace planUN approves U.S. plan authorizing an international stabilization force in GazaUN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in GazaWhat does the Gaza plan endorsed by the UN Security Council include?What does the UN-backed Gaza plan entail?Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan faltersOne Palestinian was killed in Gaza by Israeli firing and another wounded on Saturday, local medics said, as a fragile ceasefire holds between Hamas and Israel.
Palestinian killed by Israeli firing in Gaza
Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza after receiving remains of hostageIsrael identifies hostage remains returned from GazaIsrael receives body of soldier killed in 2014 in GazaAt least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza — reportsGaza: Israeli strikes leave at least 27 deadIsraeli attacks kill 22 in Gaza despite ceasefireIsrael receives remains of officer killed in Gaza in 2014Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effectAt least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, medics sayIsrael says received presumed remains of Gaza hostageIsrael says it has received remains believed to be of a Gaza hostageGaza: Israeli fire kills 2 Palestinian boysFive killed in Israeli attacks in southern GazaIsraeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry saysThe death toll in a fire that tore through a Hong Kong residential estate this week has risen to 146, police said.
Death toll after Hong Kong fire rises to 146
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94, scores missingHong Kong fire death toll rises to 128, around 200 still missingDeath toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 36Hong Kong tower block fire death toll rises to 128Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128, scores missingThree arrested as Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 44Three arrested as Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 44Hong Kong: At least 65 dead in high-rise towers fireWhat we know about the Hong Kong apartment firesEight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 peopleToll in Hong Kong fire rises to 658 more arrested after Hong Kong apartment tower fire kills at least 128Hong Kong: At least 13 dead after fire engulfes several buildingsHong Kong begins mourning period as 128 killed in fireFootage appeared to show Israeli security forces shoot and kill two unarmed Palestinian men who were attempting to surrender during a raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian men who appeared to be surrendering in West Bank raid
UN says Israeli forces’ killing two West Bank Palestinians looks like ‘summary execution’Israel forces kill two Palestinians seen surrendering in West Bank raidIsraeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank who appeared to be surrenderingIsraeli forces kill 2 Palestinians, surrender disputedUN slams Israel's ‘apparent summary execution' of Palestinians in West BankIsraeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers in occupied West BankIsraeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in escalating West Bank violenceUN condemns apparent execution of two in West BankPalestinian Authority accuses Israel of 'war crime' after summary 'execution' in West BankUN calls for independent investigation into 'apparent summary execution' of 2 Palestinians in West BankPalestinians forced from West Bank refugee camps left in limbo as Israeli demolitions go onMiddle East: UN condemns 'summary execution' in West BankDozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked two Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, torching vehicles and property before clashing with Israeli soldiers sent to stop the violence. These are among the latest surge of settler assaults that have intensified during the Gaza war.
Dozens of Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers attack 2 occupied West Bank villages as violence against Palestinians surgesRecord settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within IsraelIsraeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosqueCar ramming and stabbing attack in West Bank kills Israeli, 71Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surgeIsraeli settlers torch West Bank mosque, scrawl hateful messagesNetanyahu condemns settler violence by 'extremists' after West Bank village torchedOne dead, three wounded in West Bank stabbing and ramming attack'They’re allowed to do what they want': Palestinians describe surge in settler attacksUS President Donald Trump has suggested that future talks with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro could be on the table, as a regional US military build-up has increased tensions between the two countries.
Trump signals possible US talks with Venezuela's Maduro
Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro?Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closedTrump confirms conversation with Venezuela’s MaduroTrump warns against flying over Venezuelan airspaceTrump says Venezuela airspace should be considered closedVenezuela’s Maduro says phone call with Trump was ‘respectful’, even ‘cordial’Maduro slams 'colonial threat' as Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be closedAircraft in, around Venezuelan airspace as Trump announces closureTrump confirms call with Maduro, Venezuela slams US attack preparationsVenezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warningVenezuela: Trump signals imminent land attacksUS to stop Venezuelan drug traffickers by land 'very soon', says TrumpTrump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressureTrump: US to 'soon' take action against Venezuela 'by land'The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Reuters was not able to establish the exact timing or scope of the new operations, nor whether U.S. President Donald Trump had […]
US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israeli president in corruption caseIsrael's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trialNetanyahu seeks 'extraordinary' presidential pardon amid ongoing corruption trialNetanyahu officially asks Israeli president for pardonIsrael’s Netanyahu seeks pardon to end corruption trialTrump urges Israel's president to pardon Benjamin NetanyahuTrump sends letter to Israeli president asking him to pardon Netanyahu'Cigars and champagne': The Netanyahu corruption case at the centre of Trump's pardon pleaTrump vs. the BBC, Pardoning Netanyahu? Sarkozy’s Prison StintIsrael has killed militant group Hezbollah's top military official in an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut, the Israeli military said, despite a US-brokered truce a year ago.
Israel says Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike
Israel kills Hezbollah military leader in Beirut strikeIsrael says Hezbollah commander targeted in Beirut strikeIsrael kills a senior Hezbollah official in Beirut strikeWhat we know about Israel's latest strike on Hezbollah in BeirutIsrael launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in LebanonHundreds attend funeral of Hezbollah top commander killed in Israeli strikeIsraeli military steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting HezbollahIsrael strikes south Lebanon despite ceasefire, says it’s targeting Hezbollah military sites13 dead in Israeli strike on Palestinian camp - LebanonIsrael targets Hezbollah 'terrorist infrastructure' in south Lebanon strikesIsrael strikes southern Lebanon amid rising tensions with HezbollahThousands mourn Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrikeIsrael kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in monthsLebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee campTyphoon Kalmaegi, Asia’s most powerful tropical storm this year, makes landfall in Vietnam, the BBC reports. Kalmaegi has already killed at least 114 people and drowned entire towns in the Philippines. Vietnam – already battling record rains and floods – has been warned to expect waves of up to 8m in some areas. Six airports in the …
Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam after killing 114 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi strikes Vietnam after killing 114 in the PhilippinesTyphoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 190 in PhilippinesTyphoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in PhilippinesTyphoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakensDeadly Typhoon Kalmaegi ravages Vietnam after killing 188 in the PhilippinesVietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi lands after leaving 114 dead in PhilippinesTyphoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as death toll nears 200Vietnam, Philippines reel from deadly Typhoon KalmaegiDeath toll in Philippines from Typhoon Kalmaegi rises to 140Typhoon Kalmaegi kills scores in central PhilippinesTwo dead as super typhoon makes landfall in PhilippinesPhilippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nearsState of emergency declared in the Philippines after Typhoon KalmaegiAt least 90 people have died in a week of torrential rain, flooding and landslides in south-central Vietnam, authorities said. Popular tourist areas have been heavily hit, with parts of Nha Trang submerged and deadly landslides cutting off roads near Da Lat. The relentless rains since late October have caused major disruption and economic losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Vietnam flooding kills at least 90
The former prime minister was tried by a special tribunal after 1,400 died during a crackdown on unrest in 2024.
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to deathBangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanityBangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student crackdownBangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to deathEx-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for students crackdownFormer Bangladesh PM Hasina sentenced to deathBangladesh's ousted prime minister sentenced to death over students crackdownHasina’s death sentence sets stage for volatile Bangladesh voteBangladesh court convicts ousted leader Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanityBangladesh: Will death penalty for Hasina kill Awami League?Turkey’s defense ministry says a Turkish military cargo plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border on Tuesday. The ministry said on X that the C-130 plane had taken off from Azerbaijan and was on its way back to Turkey. Azerbaycan’dan ülkemize gelmek üzere havalanan bir C130 askerî kargo uçağımız Gürcistan-Azerbaycan sınırında düşmüştür. Arama kurtarma çalışmalarına Azerbaycan …
Turkish military cargo plane crashes on Georgia-Azerbaijan border
Next year's COP climate conference will be held under an unusual setup: Turkey will be the host the talks, but Australia will steer the negotiations.
Turkey to host COP31 after Australia concedes
A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said. The town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu was hit hardest late Friday, with the state’s civil defense agency reporting that over half of the urban area suffered roof collapses, along with multiple […]
Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
Tornado in Brazil kills 6, injures hundredsBrazil: Tornado kills five and devastates southern townSix killed, hundreds injured as tornado hits south BrazilPowerful tornado slams Brazil's southern Parana state, kills sixBrazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin a prison sentence of more than 27 years for plotting a coup in 2022, according to a court document. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered Bolsonaro incarcerated at Brazil’s Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia, where he has been detained since Saturday after authorities said […]
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot
Dozens of Indigenous protesters blocked the front of the COP30 summit venue in Belem, Brazil, on Friday morning, staging a sit-in that forced delegates to use a side entrance to resume their negotiations on tackling climate change.
Indigenous protesters block entrance to Brazil climate summit
At least eight people were killed and 19 others injured when a car exploded near New Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday, police said. The cause of the blast is still being investigated. According to local media, a former owner of the car has been arrested.
Several killed in car blast near New Delhi’s Red Fort
India’s government confirmed on Wednesday that it was treating a car blast that killed eight people and wounded at least 20 others in Delhi as a “terror incident” and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice as swiftly as possible. Earlier, three sources familiar with the investigation said police were checking whether there was a […]
Indian police link car blast to anti-terror raids near Delhi
The ash cloud is moving towards China and is expected to clear Indian skies this afternoon.
Air India cancels Ethiopian flights amid volcanic eruption ash
Twenty-four girls who were abducted from a government boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, the state governor’s media aide said on Tuesday. The girls were seized on November 17 when armed men stormed their school in Kebbi state shortly after a military detachment left the premises. The attack triggered a wave […]
Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar defended his country's commitment to protect religious freedom, pushing back against Donald Trump's claims of religious intolerance in the country.
Nigeria FM refutes Trump's claims of Christian persecution
Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?Trump's claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria bump up against factsUS lawmakers split over Trump's claim of Christian persecution in NigeriaNicki Minaj defends Donald Trump's Christian genocide claim in NigeriaNigeria denies claims of Christian genocide amid Trump's threatsNicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in NigeriaNigeria dismisses US claims about prosecution of ChristiansTinubu pledges diplomatic response to terrorism amid Trump’s threatsTrump remarks fuel US political storm over Nigerian schoolgirl abductionsNicki Minaj claims Christians persecuted in Nigeria at UNFifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped and have been reunited with their parents, the Catholic Church and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said on Sunday. But around 253 of the kidnapped children, along with 12 staff members and teachers, are still with the kidnappers
50 kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escaped
Tesla shareholders have approved a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion.
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion pay package for MuskElon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholdersElon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholdersMusk could become world's 1st trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay packageMohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex but was unable to get inside.
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan's interior minister
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan’s interior ministerPakistan investigates suicide bombing that killed 12 outside an Islamabad courtSuicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension'State of war': Pakistan defence minister's warning after suicide bombing kills 12The UK government is stripping back protections and ending automatic benefits for people who have been given asylum seeker status, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Sunday, announcing a historic overhaul of the country's refugee policy that draws inspiration from Denmark's hardline stance.
UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum system 'overhaul'
Pope Leo lamented that the world was seeing an unusual number of bloody conflicts during his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader, and he warned that a third world war was being “fought piecemeal” with humanity’s future at risk. In his first speech given overseas since his election in May to lead the 1.4 […]
Pope Leo warns of conflicts endangering humanity
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban defied Brussels on Friday by promising Russia's President Vladimir Putin he would keep buying Russian oil, despite the EU's push to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary's Orban defies EU by promising to go on buying Russian oil
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks in Brazil on Thursday, forcing evacuations of several buildings and delaying already sluggish negotiations by most of a day with no major agreements even close. Officials said 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Fire disrupts UN climate talks
A day after the military seized power in Guinea-Bissau, General N’Tal was sworn in as interim president during a brief ceremony surrounded by heavily armed soldiers. Once considered a close ally of ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, N’Tal now heads what the army describes as a new command, following Embaló’s arrest and detention.
Guinea-Bissau, a day after the military coup
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Canada loses measles elimination status amid outbreak
Canada loses its measles elimination status — as it happenedCanada loses measles elimination status after three decadesCanada loses measles elimination status after deadly resurgence linked to religious groupCanada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to followJapan deployed troops to the country’s rugged north on Wednesday to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks. The operation began in Kazuno, a small town nestled among forested mountains that has seen a sharp rise in bear sightings. For weeks, residents have […]
Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks
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Czech and Polish presidents align on Ukraine, warn Russia remains Europe’s biggest threat