Two-thirds of South Sudan at risk of severe hunger in 2023 – UN
The food shortages are worse than at the height of a civil war in 2013 and 2016, UN agencies said in a joint statement.
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London’s Heathrow airport staff to strike ahead of FIFA World Cup
About 700 workers involved in ground-handling, airside transport and cargo will strike for three days from November 18.
South Africa gets $497m from World Bank for clean energy sourcing
Africa's most industrialised economy is heavily dependent on coal, which generates 80 percent of its electricity.
Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year
The announcement comes despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February.
Twitter to begin layoffs after Elon Musk takeover
Social media company says in an email to staff that employees will be alerted on Friday about job cuts.
S Korea scrambles warplanes as 180 North Korean aircraft detected
The large presence of North Korean fighters and bombers prompted South Korea to mobilise 80 military aircraft.
Protest calls in Pakistan after ex-PM Imran Khan shot in shin
Nationwide demonstrations called after Friday prayers, a day after former prime minister sustained minor gunshot wound.
Musk aiming to charge for Twitter check mark from Monday: Reports
Social media giant's new owner is reported to be planning to launch $8 subscription service from next week.
US says China, Russia have leverage to stop N Korea nuclear test
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen as Pyongyang has stepped up tests of weapons including a banned ICBM.
UN urges states not to force Haitians back to crisis-hit nation
Haiti is reeling from a humanitarian and security crisis linked to months of political instability and gang violence.
Amazon pauses corporate hiring over economy concerns
Amazon has decided to halt 'new incremental hires' for the entire corporate workforce for a few months.
UN General Assembly rebukes US embargo on Cuba
Resolution condemning embargo on Cuba passes 185-2, marking 30th time the UN has rebuked the decades-old US policy.
Pumpkin spice lattes add spice to Starbucks revenues
A bump in sales of high-priced Starbucks coffee and cold drinks in North America helped cushion a revenue drop in China.
US military donation misuse in Guatemala going unchecked: Report
US government report urges agencies to better track alleged instances of military equipment misuse in Central America.
US embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russian prison
White House spokeswoman says jailed US basketball star is 'doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances'.
128 scholars ask UN not to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Leading scholars in anti-Semitism said the IHRA definition 'hijacked' to protect Israel from international criticism.
Ethiopia peace deal hailed as a ‘new dawn’
World and regional leaders welcome the peace agreement, stressing this is the first step to end the bloody war.
Israel’s US backers face ‘moment of reckoning’ as far right rises
Experts say Israel supporters in Washington will have more trouble defending its policies as gov't moves further right.
Ecuador prison riot at Guayas 1 latest violence in deadly week
Authorities say drug gangs behind uptick in violence, including recent prison riots and wave of deadly attacks.
Tropical depression Lisa reaches Mexico after landfall in Belize
The storm has lost some momentum after whipping through Belize Wednesday, but experts warn of heavy rains in Mexico.