Kenya’s Ruto suspends officials who disputed August poll victory
President William Ruto also formed a panel to investigate whether the four election commissioners should be removed.
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Photos: Ukrainians face hardship in recaptured Kherson
Kherson residents undergo almost daily power outages, water shortages, and deadly shelling.
Divsions remain on plastics treaty as UN talks close in Uruguay
First round of negotiations aimed at crafting the first legally binding agreement on plastics ends in Punta del Este.
People try to steal Banksy mural of gas-masked woman in Ukraine
Police arrest a group of individuals who attempted to slice the mural off a war-damaged wall in the city of Hostomel.
UN still awaiting full access to bring aid to ‘desperate’ Tigray
World Health Organization says peace process has not yet allowed medical aid to reach all of Ethiopia's northern region.
US unveils $700m, next-generation B-21 nuclear bomber
US Air Force plans to buy at least 100 B-21 Raider stealth bombers, which come with a $700m price tag per plane.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 283
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 283rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
UN says Myanmar military uses death penalty to ‘crush’ opposition
UN rights chief Volker Turk said that more than 130 opponents of Myanmar's military regime have been sentenced to death.
An Iranian Man Celebrating His Country’s Loss To The US In The World Cup Was Killed By Security Forces, Human Rights Groups Say
Human rights groups say at least 448 people, including 60 children, have been killed by security forces since protests broke out over Mahsa Amini's death.
Bhopal disaster’s perpetrators used ‘dummy’ firms to keep biz on
Several Indian gov't firms bought Union Carbide products through a backdoor channel for up to 14 years.
UN mission denounces DR Congo ‘massacre’, calls for investigation
Peacekeeping force condemns 'appalling act' as it calls for immediate end to violence against civilians in the east.
EU reaches deal to cap price on Russian oil at $60 per barrel
The price cap aims to reduce Russia's income from selling crude, while preventing a spike in global oil prices.
Brazil football legend Pele stable following hospitalisation
The 82-year-old sport star was admitted to a Sao Paulo hospital on Tuesday but is showing 'general improvement'.
Former US marine imprisoned in Russia makes contact with family
Paul Whelan's brother has confirmed the American, convicted on espionage charges, gave 'proof of life' in phone call.
US President Joe Biden signs bill to avoid December rail strike
Biden vows to return to the issue of paid sick leave 'not just for rail workers but for every worker in America'.
Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer from Jerusalem to France
Deportation of Salah Hammouri, Palestinian-French human rights lawyer comes after Israel revoked his Jerusalem residency
Far-right US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones files for bankruptcy
Jones faces nearly $1.5bn in court-ordered judgements for spreading lies about 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary.
US hiring stays strong in November
US labour market has defied sceptics, adding hundreds of thousands of jobs, month after month despite rising rates.
US imposes new sanctions on Haiti officials for drug trafficking
Biden administration says measure aims to hold 'corrupt officials accountable' for activities destabilising Haiti.
Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient, health ministry says
The news has raised hopes that the outbreak, which has infected 142 people and killed 56, could end soon.