Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his “utmost priority” after protests against a bill to raise taxes … More
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Balkans hit by blackouts as heatwave persists
Four Balkan countries suffered simultaneous power cuts lasting several hours on Friday as the region sweltered in a summer heatwave. … More
UK’s richest family convicted of exploiting servants
Four members of the UK’s richest family have received prison sentences for exploiting staff brought over from India to work … More
US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
The United States on Monday condemned China over a collision with the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, the … More
Catherine, Princess of Wales joins royals on palace balcony, capping first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales joined other British royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the King’s official birthday, capping … More
North Korea sends another wave of trash balloons into South Korea
North Korea has yet again sent hundreds of trash-laden balloons toward its southern neighbor, reigniting a tit-for-tat exchange after South Korean … More
Maldives to ban Israelis from entering country amid war in Gaza
The Maldives has announced it will ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country amid its war on Hamas in … More
Washington Post abruptly replaces executive editor Sally Buzbee in shakeup
The Washington Post announced on Sunday that it had parted ways with its top editor, Sally Buzbee, in a seismic … More
North Korean trash balloons are dumping ‘filth’ on South Korea
North Korea has adopted a new strategy to contend with its southern neighbor: sending floating bags of trash containing “filth” … More
Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting
Pope Francis allegedly told Italian bishops to not permit gay men to train for the priesthood, with two Italian newspapers … More
China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
China’s military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People’s Liberation Army said … More
‘All hell broke loose’: Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as “all hell broke loose” … More
World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot
World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in ‘life-threatening condition’. World leaders have condemned … More
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them during a thunderstorm … More
‘I feel like I’ve been tricked’: Some property buyers in China’s Tianjin have been waiting 8 years for their homes
A group of around 1,500 homebuyers in the Chinese city of Tianjin, near Beijing, have yet to see — let … More
World’s oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Fuelled by climate change, the world’s oceans have broken temperature records every single day over the past year, a BBC … More
Canada charges three Indian nationals for assassination of Sikh separatist
Three men have been arrested and charged in Canada for allegedly murdering a prominent Sikh separatist, according to police, in … More
Whistleblower who accused Boeing supplier of ignoring defects dies
Former Spirit AeroSystems employee Joshua Dean dies after sudden illness, family says. A whistleblower who accused a Boeing supplier of … More
Boy, 14, killed in sword attack
A 14-year-old boy has died after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in north-east London. Police … More
Forbes journalist placed under house arrest for allegedly spreading fake news about Russian army
A Russian court has placed Forbes journalist Sergey Mingazov under house arrest after he was detained for allegedly spreading fake … More
Iraqi TikTok star Umm Fahad shot dead in Baghdad
Iraqi social media star Ghufran Sawadi, better known as Umm Fahad, was shot dead outside her home in Baghdad, the … More
Indian voters battle extreme temperatures as intense heat wave hits region
Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the … More
England child alcohol use tops global chart, finds WHO report
A third of 11-year-olds and more than half of 13-year-olds in England have drunk alcohol – putting it top out … More
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for more than … More
China sees foreign threats ‘everywhere’ as powerful spy agency takes center stage
In a slick video marking the National Security Education Day, China’s top spy agency has a stern message for Chinese people: foreign spies … More
US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn
The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine as it struggles … More
Oil prices jump on escalating tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices jumped on Friday while Asian markets tumbled, with global investors worrying about an escalation in conflict in the Middle East after … More
Haiku Stairs: Hawaii attraction to be removed following bad tourist behavior
A picturesque staircase leading to a Hawaiian beauty spot is being torn down as tourists continued to access the off-limits … More
How Israel and allied defenses intercepted more than 300 Iranian missiles and drones
Almost all the ballistic missiles and drones Iran launched at Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday were intercepted and failed to … More
Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks
Iran has launched aerial drones and missiles at Israel, marking a widely anticipated reprisal attack. ReutersIran’s Revolutionary Guards said they … More
China is giving Russia significant support to expand weapons manufacturing as Ukraine war continues, US officials say
China is helping Russia ramp up its defense industrial base at such a large scale that Moscow is now undertaking … More
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case
A court in Vietnam sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan Thursday to death over her role in a 304 trillion … More
Israel gives a slightly higher official figure because it includes four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015. Two of these are believed to have died.
Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage … More
Israeli cabinet approves reopening northern Gaza border crossing for first time since October 7, says official
Israel’s security cabinet has approved the reopening of Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza for the first time since the … More
Mayoral candidate assassinated in latest violence ahead of Mexico’s general election
A mayoral candidate has been assassinated and three others injured in a shooting in the Mexican city of Celaya, in … More
Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks
Israeli strikes killed 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Sunday, as Egypt hosted … More
Top UN court orders Israel to allow food and medical aid into Gaza
The UN’s top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert … More
Moscow concert hall attack suspects appear in court as Russia defends security services
The four men suspected of carrying out a brutal attack at a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 139 people have appeared in … More
Kate Middleton reveals cancer diagnosis in moving statement
The Princess of Wales said she needed time to come to terms with her news and tell her children, Prince … More
Foundation cancels RBG award ceremony that would have honored Musk, Murdoch after family’s outcry
The foundation that selected SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch and other honorees as recipients of an … More
The Gaza conflict’s forgotten shipping crew held hostage in the Red Sea
Hope is fading for the imminent return of the international crew of the cargo ship hijacked by the Houthis in November, … More
News agencies recall image of Catherine, Princess of Wales, citing manipulation concerns
Major news agencies withdrew this photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her family that was distributed by Kensington Palace, … More
The Tesla chair was meant to rein in Elon Musk, but she’s shunned the spotlight. A court ruling has dragged her into it.
Not every CEO in charge of a publicly traded stock market giant gets to act like Elon Musk. The world’s richest … More
“A living martyr”: Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal imprisoned for three decades
At his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal Ernest Simoni, who was imprisoned by the Communist regime … More
White House formally assigns blame for drone strike in Jordan that killed 3 American service members
The US believes an umbrella group of militants called Islamic Resistance in Iraq was behind the drone attack in Jordan … More
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months in jail for defying congressional subpoena
Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress in September for not complying with a subpoena from the House select … More
Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after abdication of Queen
Denmark’s King Frederik X has taken the throne after the abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe II, looking emotional as he … More
Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard University president
Harvard University’s president has resigned after facing allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her comments about antisemitism on campus. Claudine … More
Death toll rises to at least 6 people after earthquake strikes Japan on New Year’s Day
At least six people have died in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday, according to the country’s … More
Trump augurs divisive year in angry Christmas rant
Most global political, spiritual and national leaders mark Christmas with a plea for peace, or by stressing the virtues of family and … More
‘Great deception’ — Kazakhstan archbishop condemns Pope Francis approval of blessings for same-sex couples
Tomash Peta, archbishop of Saint Mary in Astana, Kazakhstan, has condemned the Vatican’s approval of blessings for same-sex couples. In … More
Nearly half of the Israeli munitions dropped on Gaza are imprecise ‘dumb bombs,’ US intelligence assessment finds
Nearly half of the air-to-ground munitions that Israel has used in Gaza in its war with Hamas since October 7 have been unguided, otherwise … More
Israel considers potential hostage deal with Hamas
A woman holds portraits of hostages Erez Kalderon, 12, and of children of the Goldstein Almog family as protesters rally … More
Overcrowding in shelters is “severely constraining access to basic assistance,” UN group says
Workers of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) agency talk together in the playground of … More
Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?
Fifty years on from the Yom Kippur War, which began with a surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria, … More