Serbs in northern Kosovo quit state jobs in licence plate protest
The long-running licence plate row is stoking ethnic tensions between Serbia and its former province of Kosovo.
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Candlelight vigils mourn South Korea Halloween disaster victims
People join vigils across the country to remember the victims amid growing anger over the deadly Halloween crowd crush.
Russian shelling causes power blackouts across Ukraine
Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian targets with missiles and drones, attacking cities and infrastructure.
US again backs two-state solution in call to Palestinian leader
The US secretary of state reaffirms US commitment to a two-state solution in call with President Mahmoud Abbas.
Iran test launches new satellite-carrying rocket
Tehran refutes US concerns that the same long-range ballistic technology could also be used to launch nuclear warheads.
Attack on UK immigration centre ‘terrorist’ incident, police say
The firebombing of a processing centre in English town was ‘motivated by a terrorist ideology’, police say.
Iran’s embattled currency plunges to historic lows amid protests
Rial hits a new all-time low amid ongoing protests and a lack of progress on the revival of the nuclear deal.
French far-right RN picks Jordan Bardella as Le Pen successor
Jordan Bardella, a 27-year-old Le Pen protege, won nearly 85 percent of RN party members' votes.
US may elect first Muslim senator. Why are few Muslims thrilled?
Donald Trump-backed Mehmet Oz's Senate bid fails to produce enthusiasm seen with previous Muslim firsts in US.
Climate emergency: Will polluting rich nations pay reparations?
Group of 134 developing nations plans to fight at climate summit for a crucial loss and damage financial facility.
Russia bar blaze kills 13; suspect with flare gun detained
Authorities launch criminal proceedings after man allegedly fired a flare gun, setting the nightclub on fire.
K-pop band’s concert in Indonesia halted after 30 faint in crush
Incident comes weeks after more than 130 people, including 40 children, died in a football stadium crush in Java.
Iran confirms drones to Russia but ‘months’ before Ukraine war
Tehran says it ‘won’t be indifferent’ if Russia is proven to have used its unmanned aerial vehicles in the war.
US accuses Russia of trying to ‘freeze’ Ukraine into submission
Antony Blinken says if Vladimir Putin is unable to take Ukraine by force he will try to 'freeze it into submission'.
At least one killed after tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma
Twisters rip through parts of Texas and Oklahoma, injuring dozens and destroying homes and buildings.
Killing journalists: Qatar expresses ‘deep concern’ over impunity
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in May but no one has been held accountable.
Campaigning kicks off for Malaysia’s November 19 general election
The election is expected to see stiff competition for new voters as 5 million names have been added to voter lists.
Indigenous group in Peru’s Amazon frees tourists after protest
Members of the Cuninico community blocked passage of a tourist boat to draw government attention to a toxic oil spill.
US confronts China, Russia at UN over N Korean missile launches
Beijing and Moscow had 'bent over backwards' to justify North Korea's violations of UN sanctions, US ambassador says.
Within a week of takeover, Musk announces layoffs across Twitter
It follows week of chaos, uncertainty about the company's future under new owner Elon Musk, days ahead of US midterms.