Court orders striking Kenya Airways pilots to resume work
Thousands of passengers stranded after pilots union goes on strike on Saturday over pension and deferred pay disputes.
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Winning numbers for $2.04bn US Powerball drawn after delay
The Powerball lottery is played across 45 US states and the record jackpot has generated increased interest.
Pakistan journalist killed in Kenya was ‘targeted’, says official
Interior minister says evidence suggests the killing of Arshad Sharif in Kenya was 'not a case of mistaken identity'.
Iran denounces skater who flouted hijab rule abroad amid protests
Niloufar Mardani is the latest athlete to not follow Iran's hijab rules when competing abroad.
UN rights chief: Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s life in great danger
Volker Turk called on Egypt to immediately release hunger striking prisoner as leaders gather for COP27 in the country.
Uganda to close schools early after eight children die of Ebola
Education minister says cabinet has decided to close preschools, primary schools and secondary schools from November 25.
How US climate lawsuits could hold Big Oil accountable
If successful, a growing wave of lawsuits could force companies to pay for climate adaptation, experts say.
EU halts Vanuatu visa-free access over ‘golden passports’ scheme
Suspension to take effect from February 2023 as Brussels continues to crack down on investor citizenship schemes.
France opens inquiry into cardinal’s confession of child abuse
Prosecutors in Marseille probe the facts after a cardinal admits to 'reprehensible' acts against a girl in the 1980s.
Italy allows 89 people to disembark rescue ship after days at sea
A German humanitarian ship docks in southern Italy, where all rescued 89 migrants on board are allowed to disembark.
Ukraine says talks with Russia hinge on ‘territorial integrity’
Kyiv demands the restoration of Ukraine's borders as a precondition for negotiations while ruling out talks with Putin.
‘Rampant violence’ in Syrian camp for ISIL-linked detainees: MSF
Al-Hol camp in northern Syria holds displaced refugees and families of ISIL (ISIS) fighters.
Nigerian influencer ‘Hushpuppi’ jailed in US for money laundering
The 40-year-old social media influencer became famous for flaunting a lavish lifestyle supported by money laundering.
Control of US Congress at stake as midterm election underway
Republicans hope to claw back control from Democrats in polls that will also decide key local and state officials.
Climate protesters block UK’s busiest motorway for second day
Just Stop Oil activists climb gantries along multiple parts of the M25, forcing closures.
‘Racism’: Qataris decry French cartoon of national football team
Caricature published by Le Canard enchainé in its October issue which focuses on Qatar and its role as World Cup host.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 258
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 258th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Nigerian widows end case in the Netherlands against Shell
The widows' husbands were among the 'Ogoni Nine', a group of activists hung by Nigeria's military government in 1995.
Ukraine plunges into darkness after wave of Russian attacks
Facing a frigid winter with what may be widespread power outages, Ukrainians prepare and adapt.
Twitter owner Musk endorses Republicans in US midterms
His tweet is the first instance of an explicit endorsement by the head of a major social media platform.