Singer Dolly Parton receives $100m award from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos
Country music star and philanthropist receives award honouring leaders who 'pursue solutions with courage and civility'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 264
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 264th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Iran rockets hit Kurdish party HQ near Iraq’s Erbil, kill one
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says the attack targeted 'terrorist' groups in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
COP27: Is energy security compatible with decarbonisation?
Climate delegates in Egypt are wrangling on what energy mix can limit emissions while keeping the lights on.
The Taliban In Afghanistan Is Still Preventing Girls From Getting Above A Sixth-Grade Education, So This Kabul Resident Is Running A Secret School
“It is in their interest to impose restrictions on women because they can't do it on males.”
Photos: Deadly blast rocks the heart of Turkey’s Istanbul
The blast on Istiklal Avenue killed several people and wounded dozens more.
Timeline of major attacks in Turkey since 2015
At least six people killed in an explosion in the heart of Istanbul. Here's a timeline of major blasts in Turkey.
Explosion in Turkey’s Istanbul kills six, injures 81
Turkey's President Erdogan says the blast on a busy Istanbul thoroughfare was a 'heinous attack'.
Netanyahu formally tasked with forming Israel’s new government
The veteran politician comes back with what is expected to be the country's most right-wing coalition.
Police, media return to Kherson after Russian retreat
Ukrainian authorities make fast but cautious efforts for Kherson to become liveable after months of Russian occupation.
Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions
Countries eye strained ties between the US and China with major international summits in the Asia-Pacific region
Biden to meet Xi, discuss ‘most important things’ for US, China
The US president says Washington's lines of communication with Beijing will stay open to prevent conflict.
Iranian who inspired The Terminal film dies at Paris airport
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, 76, lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years and died of a heart attack in Terminal 2F.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 263
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 263rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Zelenskyy says Russia destroyed Kherson’s critical infrastructure
Ukraine's president says communications, water, heat, electricity have been disrupted as Russians left the city.
Putin, Raisi discuss deepening ties between Russia and Iran
The two leaders are strengthening ties as they face increasing discontent at home and isolation from the West.
Ethiopia’s rival sides agree on humanitarian access for Tigray
The sides agree to move to end the humanitarian crisis in the region days after signing of a November 2 peace deal.
COP27 protesters call for climate reparations, human rights
Demonstrators call for the release of political prisoners, chanting 'no climate justice without human rights'.
Two more French citizens held in Iran, foreign minister confirms
France demands immediate release of the latest detainees, along with the five others who were previously arrested.
Killers of ex-Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi walk free after court order
Convicts are released citing their 'satisfactory conduct' in prison and the three decades they have already served.