Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to legalise West Bank settler outposts
Incoming Israeli PM promises far-right ally Ben Gvir that illegal settler outposts will be legalised.
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Equatorial Guinea leader Obiang, 80, seeks to extend 43-year rule
Obiang, the world's longest-standing president, wants to extend 43-year rule in the oil-rich Central African nation.
Turkish ‘cult leader’ Oktar sentenced to 8,658 years in prison
Oktar was charged with leading a criminal gang, engaging in political and military espionage and sexual abuse of minors.
Ugandan doctors face fear and shortages in Ebola outbreak
Case numbers remain low compared with a 2013-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa that killed at least 11,300 people.
US slaps sanctions on Iranian media members
The US has called Iranian state-run media a 'critical tool' of repression amid widespread protests.
US Congress considers seating Native American tribal delegate
Cherokee Nation leader pushes US to honour promise of House delegate which has gone unfulfilled for nearly 200 years.
Photos: Ukraine’s Kherson city after Russian forces retreat
The pullout marks a triumphant milestone in Ukraine's pushback against Moscow's invasion.
Caution, excitement, indifference: US reacts to Trump’s campaign
As some Republicans distance themselves from the ex-president's 2024 bid, Democrats vow to ensure that he loses again.
Musk defends his $56bn pay package at Tesla
Musk also said he hopes to reorganise Twitter this week, reduce his time there and later find a new leader to run it.
Armed gangs ‘terrorising’ Haiti as cholera spreads: UN official
UN coordinator in Haiti says nearly 200 murders recorded last month as cholera cases now reported in 8 of 10 provinces.
As a blast hits Poland, Russia loses more ground in Ukraine
In the war's 38th week, a blast in Poland threatened escalation and Russia pounded Ukraine after losing Kherson city.
Photos: A sneak peak at the World Cup Qatar 2022 fan zone
The event is expected to welcome 20,000 people as a test for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar which kicks off on Sunday.
At COP27, Brazil’s Lula vows halt to rampant deforestation
Lula has vowed to make Brazil a leader in fight against climate change following presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.
Bolivian activists push back against mining industry
Indigenous communities in several national parks say their way of life is threatened by the encroachment of gold mining.
US retail sales rise as consumers step up spending
Steady job growth, rising wages, and higher savings have enabled surprisingly steady spending by consumers.
Iran confirms release of two seized Greek tankers
Tehran and Athens agree to foster the cooperation necessary to improve maritime security, according to a memorandum.
US judge gives Biden administration five weeks to end Title 42
Judge earlier said 'arbitrary and capricious' border expulsion policy was unlawful in ruling welcomed by rights groups.
Is Qatar ready to host the FIFA World Cup?
More than a million fans are expected to visit the Gulf country during the monthlong tournament.
‘Not Ukraine’s fault’: NATO says Russia to blame for Poland blast
Kyiv's allies say deadly blast was unfortunate accident and Russia, as the aggressor, bears 'ultimate responsibility'.
Ex-Kenya president calls for urgent intervention in DRC
The former Kenyan leader is visiting volatile east DRC in his capacity as the regional bloc's facilitator and AU envoy.