Tanzania elections: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Opposition members accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of cracking down on dissent to stay in power.
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Why is New Delhi making it rain artificially?
Delhi is using 'cloud seeding' in a bid to dispel pollution - but can it work?
‘Horrific violations’: Arab nations slam RSF killings in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Regional countries express alarm as more evidence emerges of mass killings by paramilitary forces in el-Fasher.
LIVE: Israel kills 104 in Gaza; Trump insists nothing will jeopardise truce
At least 35 children killed as Israeli military says one of its soldiers killed; Israel says resumption of ceasefire.
As Trump and Xi near deal, few see letup in heated US-China rivalry
Expectations are modest for how far a US-China deal will go to resolve the differences between the superpowers.
North Korea test-fires cruise missiles as Trump visits South Korea
Pyongyang says the tests in the Yellow Sea were aimed at impressing its abilities upon its 'enemies'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,343
Here are the key events from day 1,343 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust
A wider conflict looms as neighbours fail to agree on dismantling the TTP armed group, warn analysts.
Venezuela declares Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister persona non grata
Tensions have grown between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago over support for US military action in the Caribbean.
Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa
The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
OpenAI restructures into public-benefit firm, Microsoft takes 27% stake
The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and values firm at $500bn.
Palestinian grandparents care for 36 children orphaned by Israel in Gaza
More than 39,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both of their parents since Israel's war on Gaza began two years ago.
Israel claims Gaza deal breach over captive body, explosions heard in south
Gunfire, shelling and explosions have been reported in Rafah and the eastern part of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Eleven killed in Kenya plane crash near Maasai Mara National Reserve
Eight Hungarian and two German passengers were onboard, and the Kenyan pilot was also killed, Mombasa Air Safari said.
Record rains drive flooding in Vietnam, submerging ancient city
Vietnam's weather agency has recorded its highest level of rainfall for a 24-hour period in the historic city of Hue.
Campaigning begins in military-run Myanmar ahead of ‘sham’ elections
The vote, which begins on December 28, is being widely viewed as a ploy to legitimise the ruling military government.
‘Ticking environmental bomb’: Water crisis worsens in Russia-annexed Donbas
Residents say they do not have enough water for their basic needs while officials raise alarm as infections grow.
Ukraine calls for increased pressure on Russian oil
Zelenskyy urges US to raise the pressure on Beijing over Russian energy purchases as Ukraine targets oil revenues.
Does Andrew Cuomo have path to victory in NYC race against Zohran Mamdani?
Former governor seeks to court conservative voters, but is accused of 'fear mongering' in mayoral race's final stretch.
Is Trump pushing for regime change in Venezuela; where else is he meddling?
As Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro lashes out at interference, Trump has also intervened in other countries.