Election deniers lose key races in US midterm elections
Voters reject many Republican candidates who campaigned on false claims of election fraud.
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Russia and Ukraine have tortured prisoners of war: UN
Investigation by UN human rights office reveals abuses by both warring sides in nearly nine-month-long conflict.
Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah breaks hunger strike in Egypt
The jailed pro-democracy campaigner stopped eating on November 1 and attracted attention as Egypt hosted COP27.
Trump ally Kari Lake loses Arizona governor race to Katie Hobbs
The Associated Press has declared a loss for Lake in her race against Democrat Katie Hobbs in the battleground state.
What are world leaders saying about Russia and Ukraine at G20?
As Russia and Ukraine trade blame at the Bali summit, other world leaders call for unity.
Pakistan PM tests positive for COVID for a third time
Shehbaz Sharif tests positive for the coronavirus a day after returning from London.
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank after killing Israelis
Mohammad Souf, 18, stabbed several Israelis at the Ariel settlement's industrial entrance in the occupied West Bank.
Funerals held in Turkey for victims of Istanbul bombing
The six victims, including a mother and daughter, who died in Sunday's bombing were buried on Monday.
Russia’s war in Ukraine challenges old comrades in Southeast Asia
Vladimir Putin’s absence from the G20 Summit in Bali also undermines talk of a Russian pivot to the Asia-Pacific region.
Indonesia’s Widodo calls on G20 to work to ‘end the war’
Indonesian president appears to reference Russia's invasion of Ukraine as he opens key global summit in Bali.
‘Too late to save him’: Indonesian children killed by cough syrup
Families left devastated after children given everyday cold medications develop acute kidney problems.
48,000 California academic workers strike for higher wages
US student-workers head to picket line amid a cost-of-living crisis that has left many struggling to afford housing.
No criminal charges expected in Giuliani probe: US prosecutors
Prosecutors say they will not charge ex-Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani after probe into his dealings with Ukraine figures.
US to open investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Reports
Multiple Israeli news outlets say US authorities informed Israel that they will probe Al Jazeera journalist's killing.
UN General Assembly calls for Russia to pay Ukraine reparations
The resolution recommends member states create an international register to record evidence and claims against Russia.
Trial over Tesla boss Musk’s $56bn pay package starts
A Tesla shareholder aims to prove that Musk used his dominance over Tesla's board to dictate terms of the 2018 package.
UN agency for Palestinians needs $50-80m to ‘keep running’
UNRWA needs a capital investment of $200m in the next three years to help restore depleted assets.
Deadly Istanbul bombing sparks fear and defiance in Turkey
The blast, which killed six people and wounded 81, revives grim memories of a series of attacks from 2015 to 2017.
With Lula set to take over, what role can Brazil play on climate?
Brazil's incoming president has pledged to rejoin the global climate fight, but experts say many challenges lay ahead.
Amazon to lay off 10,000 people: Report
Cuts will focus on its devices unit, which houses voice-assistant Alexa, as well as retail and human resources units.