Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row
The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independence
Malaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.”
Continue reading...Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
Reddit added to Australia’s social media ban on under-16s
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
NYC mayoral election results live: Mamdani wins over Cuomo, AP projects
Results expected shortly after polling stations close at 9pm on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).
Carney plans billions in new spending in response to US tariff shocks
The federal budget from Canada's PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration.
US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows – Reuters
- US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows Reuters
- U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force The New York Times
- Trump administration advancing UN resolution for Gaza security force, source says CNN
- Senior Hamas official says agreement reached with PA on formation of committee to manage Gaza The Times of Israel
- Are we closer to a Gaza international peace force after Istanbul meeting? Al Jazeera
Six takeaways from Canada’s federal budget
From tariff cushions to space launches to Eurovision, Prime Minister Carney’s first budget aims to protect Canada while looking beyond the US.
RSF digging mass graves in Sudan’s el-Fasher to ‘clean up massacre’: Expert
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces collecting bodies after deadly takeover of North Darfur capital, US researcher says.
Sentinel-1D reaches orbit on Ariane 6 – European Space Agency
- Sentinel-1D reaches orbit on Ariane 6 European Space Agency
- With Ariane 6, Arianespace successfully launches Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite Newsroom Arianespace
- Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches Sentinel-1D Earth-observation satellite to orbit (video) Space
- Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite SpaceNews
- Sentinel-1D: the radar that never sleeps Airbus
Suspected drone sightings disrupt flights at Belgium airports
It is the latest in a string of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports.
Liverpool defeats Real Madrid in Champions League after Mac Allister goal
Alexis Mac Allister scores second-half winner after Courtois makes a string of fine saves to deny Liverpool.
Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest – AP News
- Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest AP News
- Brazil Proposes a New Type of Fund to Protect Tropical Forests The New York Times
- UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests The Guardian
- Carbon Offsets Are Failing. Can a New Plan Save the Rainforests? Yale E360
- Brazil Seeks to Raise $10 Billion for Forest Protection Initiative وكالة صدى نيوز
Can peace return to Sudan after thousands killed in el-Fasher?
The US says the warring parties have agreed to a humanitarian truce
‘Race against time’: Palestinians suffer from hunger in Gaza despite truce
UN calls for all Gaza crossings to be opened to allow unimpeded deliveries of food and other humanitarian aid.
‘The best candidate’: NYC Gen Z voters turn out for Zohran Mamdani
Young voters are turning out to support Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in droves.
Trump threatens food assistance as US government shutdown drags on
The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, equalling the longest in the country's history.
What Trump took from Dick Cheney’s political playbook
There was no lost love between the two Republicans, but there are parallels in how both expanded presidential power.
Pope: ‘Spiritual rights’ of migrant detainees must be respected – Vatican News
- Pope: ‘Spiritual rights’ of migrant detainees must be respected Vatican News
- Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in the United States AP News
- Pope calls for 'deep reflection' in US about migrants' treatment under Trump Reuters
- Pope Leo XIV says spiritual needs of detained migrants deserve attention Catholic News Agency
- Leo XIV calls US authorities to ‘consider’ & ‘attend to’ detainees’ spiritual needs, says he wants justice in Rupnik case Crux