‘Assassination attempt’ on Pakistan envoy in Afghan capital
Attacker failed to harm the Pakistani diplomat, but shot and wounded his security guard outside its mission in Kabul.
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Spain suspects letter bombs linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine
The six explosive envelopes were sent to three Spanish politicians, two embassies, an air base and a weapons maker.
Two bombs target Italy’s embassy cars in Greece, no injuries
One of the homemade explosive devices damages a car parked at the home of an embassy staff, the other does not go off.
Musk boots Kanye West off Twitter for swastika-Star of David post
Recent remarks by West, now known as Ye, have cost him business deals and led to social media suspensions.
Chaining of people with mental illness in Ghana is ‘torture’: HRW
Rights body says government failing to ensure people with psychosocial disabilities aren't kept in inhumane conditions.
What to expect as India assumes G20 presidency for 2023
World must cooperate to tackle climate change, terrorism and pandemics, Modi said as India began yearlong presidency.
Paraglider crosses border between Morocco and Spain
The individual crossed into Melilla, a Spanish enclave thousands of migrants and refugees have tried to cross into.
Ukraine to curb activities of Russia-linked religious groups
President Volodomyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is concerned Moscow-linked actors could 'weaken Ukraine from within'.
US appeals court rules against Trump in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Three-judge panel scraps special master review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Florida home.
Parler says Kanye West deal off, as rapper says he ‘likes’ Hitler
Right-leaning app's parent company says decision was mutual and came before rapper's latest outburst.
Japan, S Korea, US slap sanctions on N Korea over missile tests
Latest sanctions target three North Korean officials identified as directly involved in North Korea's weapons programme.
As many as 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war: Aide
Latest figures follow a lightning counteroffensive in Ukraine's northeast and south that won back swathes of territory.
US Senate votes on deal to dodge nationwide railroad strike
But an amendment to ensure paid sick leave for railroad workers failed to pass the US Senate's 60-vote threshold.
What we know about new US B-21 stealth bomber, first in 30 years
The next-generation stealth bomber is expected to be able to gather intelligence as well as carry out attacks.
US consumers step up spending in October as inflation cooled
Outlook was, however, darkened by news that manufacturing activity contracted in November for first time in 2.5 years.
US and France pledge Ukraine support amid Russia’s ‘brutal’ war
US and French presidents vow to hold Russia accountable for 'atrocities and war crimes' in its invasion of Ukraine.
Biden hosts Macron amid friction over US climate law
On visit to Washington, French president says new US law causing trade tensions and 'absence of a level playing field'.
Can lava from the US’s Mauna Loa volcano be stopped?
Stemming the flow of lava is notoriously difficult, and some in Hawaii question if it is wise to try at all.
Herd of fugitive cows frustrates tiny village in Canada
Tale of hard-to-catch young dairy cows is capturing attention - and imaginations - in the province of Quebec.
China accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Taiwan visit
China calls British politicians' trip to deepen ties with Taiwan a 'flagrant violation' of its one-China policy.