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US pushes UN to upgrade Haiti force to peacekeepers

The US is pushing to have a Kenyan-led police force trying to restore order in gang-ridden Haiti should be turned into a UN peacekeeping mission.

US pushes UN to upgrade Haiti force to peacekeepers

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

Shares of India's Adani Enterprises drop by 20pc after founder's US charges

Shares of India's Adani Enterprises drop by 20pc after founder's US charges

World still split over money as clock ticks on COP29

A fresh draft deal published Thursday at the deadlocked COP29 climate talks shows rich and poor countries still divided as time runs out to strike a finance agreement for developing nations.

World still split over money as clock ticks on COP29

US embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant air attack'

The US embassy in Kyiv warned of a "potential significant air attack" and shuttered its doors, following Russia's vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory.

US embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant air attack'

Iraq holds its first census in 40 years

Iraq is holding its first nationwide census in nearly four decades this week, a long-awaited count in a nation blighted by sectarian and ethnic divisions.

Iraq holds its first census in 40 years

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war.

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

Bodies burned after Haiti police, civilians kill 28 alleged gang members

Police and civilian self-defense groups killed 28 alleged gang members in Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday.

Bodies burned after Haiti police, civilians kill 28 alleged gang members

US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'within grasp'

Lebanese official said the government has a positive view of the truce plan. But Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said they would continue military operations.

US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'within grasp'

Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday, accused of seeking to compromise national security.

Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

Breakaway Somaliland's opposition leader wins presidential poll

Somaliland's opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has won the presidency of the breakaway region of Somalia, according to election results released Tuesday.

Breakaway Somaliland's opposition leader wins presidential poll

How bees are helping tackle elephant-human conflict in Tsavo

A nine-year study published last month found that elephants avoided farms with the ferocious bees 86 per cent of the time during peak crop season.

How bees are helping tackle elephant-human conflict in Tsavo

Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election

Somaliland's leader of the opposition has won the breakaway region's presidency.

Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election

Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fuelling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease.

Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

Kremlin vows 'response' if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia

G20 leaders said Monday they welcome "constructive initiatives" for "comprehensive, just, and durable peace" in Ukraine.

Kremlin vows 'response' if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia

Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine

G20 leaders failed to break a deadlock in UN climate talks at a summit in Rio that was dominated by divergences over Ukraine war and Trump's return to the White House.

Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine

British farmers protest in London over inheritance tax change

British farmers massed in London on Tuesday, calling on the Labour government to scrap plans to change inheritance tax rules for land ownership.

British farmers protest in London over inheritance tax change

End of an era as Nadal aims to serve off in style

The Spanish tennis star, 38, has battled injuries over the past few year.

End of an era as Nadal aims to serve off in style

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia

Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage.

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia

Senegal's ruling party claims 'large victory' in elections

Senegal's ruling party claimed it had won a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda.

Senegal's ruling party claims 'large victory' in elections

UN Security Council to weigh call for immediate Sudan ceasefire

The UN Security Council on Monday will take up a draft resolution calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, where a war between two rival generals shows no sign of easing.

UN Security Council to weigh call for immediate Sudan ceasefire

G20 leaders to grapple with climate, taxes, Trump comeback

G20 leaders gather in Brazil to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives.

G20 leaders to grapple with climate, taxes, Trump comeback

Israel bombs south Beirut after Hezbollah targets Haifa area

An Israeli strike hit south Beirut on Sunday where the military said it targeted Hezbollah, hours after the Iran-backed group said it fired on Israeli bases around the city of Haifa.

Israel bombs south Beirut after Hezbollah targets Haifa area

Super Typhoon Man-yi batters Philippines' most populous island

Super Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the Philippines' most populous island on Sunday, with the national weather service warning of flooding, landslides and huge waves.

Super Typhoon Man-yi batters Philippines' most populous island

Power cuts as Russian missiles pound Ukraine's energy grid

Russia on Sunday pummelled Ukraine with a "massive" aerial barrage, Ukrainian officials said, killing at least eight people and forcing power cuts with fears of a precarious winter to come.

Power cuts as Russian missiles pound Ukraine's energy grid

Strike hits south Beirut after Israeli evacuation call

A strike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Saturday, AFPTV footage showed, shortly after the Israeli army issued a new call to evacuate the area.

Strike hits south Beirut after Israeli evacuation call

UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks

The UN's climate chief urged G20 nations on Saturday to push COP29 negotiations toward a deal to raise money for developing nations, warning there was a "long way to go".

UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks

Mike Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return

Paul won by big margins on all three cards -- 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.

Mike Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return

Amorim says he will take Man United back to where club 'belongs'

On Friday, United released a video of Amorim's first interview with the club's in-house TV channel.

Amorim says he will take Man United back to where club 'belongs'

World not listening to us, laments Kenyan climate scientist at COP29

As the conference approaches its second week, the world is no closer to agreeing to increase much-needed assistance for climate-vulnerable countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

World not listening to us, laments Kenyan climate scientist at COP29

Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point'

Gabon on Saturday held a referendum on a new constitution that the ruling junta calls a "major turning point" after a coup ended 55 years of rule by the Bongo dynasty in the oil-rich nation.

Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point'

Xi, Biden to meet as Trump return looms

US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead for the world as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Xi, Biden to meet as Trump return looms

COP29: TotalEnergies chief defends oil's climate 'progress'

The head of French oil giant TotalEnergies admitted the sector's role in climate change on Friday but insisted it was making "continuous progress."

COP29: TotalEnergies chief defends oil's climate 'progress'

Trump's top team: firebrands and stalwarts

US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles for his future White House to a mix of political allies, firebrands and a few relatively conventional figures.

Trump's top team: firebrands and stalwarts

UN committee says Israel warfare in Gaza 'consistent with genocide'

Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday.

UN committee says Israel warfare in Gaza 'consistent with genocide'

Nature pays price for war in Israel's north

Across northern Israel's lush, green nature reserves, the ecological toll of the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants is laid bare.

Nature pays price for war in Israel's north

Gay, trans people voicing and sometimes screaming, Trump's concerns

Civil rights organizations expect Trump's arch-conservative government to dismantle rules that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Gay, trans people voicing and sometimes screaming, Trump's concerns

US Supreme Court: A check or an enabler of second Trump presidency?

Trump appointed three right-wing justices to the top court during his first term and may have the opportunity to name more during his second stint in the Oval Office.

US Supreme Court: A check or an enabler of second Trump presidency?

Climate finance: Who is being asked to pay what at COP29?

Striking a deal to provide the $1 trillion annually that experts say is needed by 2030 for developing countries is the top priority at COP29, but getting there will be a slog.

Climate finance: Who is being asked to pay what at COP29?

Hamas says 'ready for ceasefire' as Israel presses Gaza campaign

A senior Hamas official on Friday said the group is "ready for a ceasefire" in Gaza, urging US President-elect Donald Trump to "pressure" Israel as it continued to pound the Palestinian territory.

Hamas says 'ready for ceasefire' as Israel presses Gaza campaign

Uganda TikToker convicted for insulting president

Nabugodi pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody at the Kigo maximum security prison.

Uganda TikToker convicted for insulting president

Africa CDC endorses first locally made Mpox test

The African Union's health watchdog said Thursday it has endorsed an mpox test from Morocco, hailing it as a "major milestone" to help combat the outbreak on the continent.

Africa CDC endorses first locally made Mpox test

Why Man United task is no laughing matter for Amorim

Former Sporting Lisbon coach faces many challenges as he strives to rebuild the Red Devils.

Why Man United task is no laughing matter for Amorim

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