Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp
Murdoch's son Lachlan will become sole chairman of News Corp and continue as chairman and CEO of Fox, companies say.
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Power crisis, bird flu trigger imminent chicken shortage in South Africa
Africa's most advanced economy is enduring frequent electricity cuts that ramp up cost of business, including poultry.
Why Canada lacks allies’ support on claim India killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar
None of Canada's 'Five Eyes' alliance members - US, UK, Australia or New Zealand - echoed Justin Trudeau's allegation.
Google sued after man drove off collapsed bridge following map directions
Paxton drowned in September last year after his jeep plunged off the bridge that had broken off nine years ago.
King Charles urges stronger France-UK ties, partnership on climate change
The British monarch addresses lawmakers in the upper chamber of the French Parliament on the second day of his visit.
South Korea lawmakers vote to sack prime minister
President Yoon expected to exercise his power to reject the motion after PM Han Duck-soo was accused of 'incompetence'.
Three South African Navy personnel dead in freak submarine incident at sea
South Africa's south coast has been hit by extremely rough seas, known as 'spring tide' phenomenon, since last weekend.
Pakistan to hold general elections in last week of January, says poll panel
The elections, due to be held in November, are delayed due to the election commission's fresh marking of constituencies.
Niger’s ousted Bazoum appeals to West Africa bloc court to free him
Bazoum's lawyer has asked ECOWAS court to order Niger's military rulers to end his arrest and hand power over to him.
What’s happening with normalising ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel?
Saudi Arabia ready to normalise relations with Israel in exchange for a US defence pact and civilian nuclear programme.
Middle East Roundup: Kneeling before Tehran? Iran and US swap prisoners
Moroccan girls at risk of exploitation, Libyan journalists coordinating on the ground; here’s the Middle East this week.
Qatar’s separate talks with Iran, US on drones, nuclear programme: Report
The reported meetings took place this week in New York on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly.
Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to control gang-run prison with pool and zoo
Tocoron prison served as Tren de Aragua gang's HQ, where it had installed amenities such as a zoo and a pool.
Photos: Morocco earthquake survivors deal with mental scars
The powerful quake killed nearly 3,000 people, most of them in remote villages of the High Atlas.
Palestinian boy discovers undercover Israeli forces, they kill him: DCIP
Israeli forces killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy when he discovered their presence during a raid, rights group says.
Azerbaijan accused of violating ceasefire as Nagorno-Karabakh talks begin
Azerbaijan denies the allegations as 'completely false' as ethnic Armenians meet Baku's officials to discuss truce.
What will happen on day three of the UN General Assembly 2023?
Key speakers, meetings and talks scheduled for the third day of the 78th UN General Assembly.
Rwanda genocide sites, WWI cemeteries added to World Heritage list
UN cultural body says memorial sites for human suffering can play a key role in peacebuilding.
Analysis: Port Sudan fighting reflects tribal-army tensions
Some eastern tribes fear the Sudanese army’s dominant presence threatens their ownership of land.
After Libya flood, unexploded weapons pose new risk
Humanitarian organisations have issued warnings about the imminent risk of 'weapon contamination' in Libya.