South Koreans freed from Cambodian scam centres return home under arrest
South Korea has banned citizens from going to parts of Cambodia amid growing concerns over the country's scam industry.
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Lebanon court orders son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi freed on $11m bail
Hannibal Gaddafi, youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, has been held for nearly a decade without trial in Lebanon.
Trump administration furloughs nuclear weapons agency staff due to shutdown
About 1,400 workers will be cut from the agency, which is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear weapons stockpile.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,332
Here are the key events from day 1,332 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump commutes sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos
George Santos, serving a prison term on charges of fraud and identity theft, had been held in solitary confinement.
US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties
The UN Security Council also sanctioned the two men and extended an arms embargo on Haiti in place since 2022.
Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest
Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.
Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.
Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion pay package for Musk faces investor push back
The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.
A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election
After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors
The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.
Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegations
Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Georgian police raid homes of former officials including ex-prime minister
Authorities in Georgia have been clamping down on figures accused of trying to overthrow the government.
Gaza aid deliveries still face Israeli roadblocks a week into ceasefire
As calls for border crossings to reopen grow, Israeli attacks on Palestinians kill and wound several despite truce.
Will Madagascar’s coup overshadow its Gen Z revolution?
Madagascar’s Gen Z declared victory after the president fled, but will they have a say in the country’s future?
Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils
If bill is signed into law, Portugal would join several European countries which already have full or partial bans.
The six problems a Gaza ceasefire has brought Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu has been accused of exploiting the Gaza war for his own gains, and an end to it could cause him problems.
How will Putin travel to Hungary to meet Trump with ICC arrest warrant?
Will Putin be inspired by fellow ICC fugitive Netanyahu to take a more circuitous route to his destination?
Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle
Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan's neighbours.
LIVE: Aid ‘critically low’ in Gaza a week into ceasefire amid Israeli delay
Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed as Trump threatens Hamas over gang clashes.