Peru anti-government protesters clash with police in Puno
Protesters demand resignation of President Dina Boluarte, who took office after the removal of Pedro Castillo.
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Two bodies found in undercarriage of plane at Colombia airport
Authorities say they are investigating the nationality and origin of the bodies of two men discovered at Bogota airport.
Thousands march in Paris to protest unresolved killings of Kurds
Thousands gather in French capital to demand justice for three Kurdish activists who were killed 10 years ago.
McCarthy becomes US House speaker, but with diminished power
The 57-year-old Republican’s elevation comes after making concessions to an ultraconservative bloc of the party.
Pakistan’s army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis
General Asif Munir heads to Saudi Arabia and UAE as the country faces a crippling economic crisis.
No respite in Ukraine fighting as shaky Russian truce nears end
Intense shelling reported around Ukraine's Bakhmut, despite Russia's unilateral ceasefire for Orthodox Christmas.
Billionaire Jack Ma to cede control of China’s Ant Group
Business magnate Jack Ma who controlled over 50 percent of the fintech giant's shares will now hold just 6.2 percent.
Five dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia’s coast
An overcrowded boat carrying migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean has capsized off the coast of Sfax.
Iran executes two more men in cases linked to ongoing protests
Two men hanged after being convicted of killing member of the paramilitary Basij force during continuing protests.
Myanmar’s military holds election talks with armed ethnic groups
The Shan State Progress Party, United Wa State Party and National Democratic Alliance Army attend elections talks.
Once in 50,000-year comet to be visible from Earth
The comet is made of ice and dust and emits a greenish aura, and is estimated to have a diameter of about a kilometre.
Brazilian Amazon deforestation up 150% in Bolsonaro’s last month
Satellite monitoring detected 218.4 square km of forest cover destroyed in Brazil's share of the Amazon.
Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker
The California lawmaker narrowly overcomes opposition from right-wing legislators to secure the speaker's gavel.
Decades-old NASA satellite due to re-enter atmosphere, low threat
Most of the 2,450kg (5,400lb) satellite will burn up in atmosphere but some pieces are expected to survive re-entry.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old with gun in US classroom: Police
Police said the shooting was not an accident; investigators are working to determine where the child got the weapon.
Artillery shells fly on Ukraine’s front lines despite ‘ceasefire’
Exchanges of artillery fire were reported along the front lines in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Mali’s military leader Goita pardons 49 Ivory Coast soldiers
The mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.
Italian man pleads guilty to book fraud scheme in US court
Filippo Bernardini allegedly targetted top authors like Margaret Atwood, as well as up-and-coming talent in publishing.
Florida activates national guard as Cuban arrivals seek refuge
Governor Ron DeSantis criticised US President Joe Biden's immigration stance as rising numbers of Cuban refugees arrive.
What’s behind the energy spat between Canada, Mexico and the US?
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said Mexico has 'inalienable' ownership of its energy resources.