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US Supreme Court declines to weigh in on Trump document dispute
Court rejects bid by former US President Donald Trump to allow 'special master' to vet documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Russia to evacuate Kherson residents as Ukrainian forces advance
In sign that Russia is losing its grip on land it claimed to have annexed, gov't agrees to evacuate Kherson residents.
Five key takeaways from ninth January 6 committee hearing
Panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump, saying former president is 'at the centre' of what happened at the US Capitol.
IMF chief rebukes UK officials over ‘policy coherence’
Kristalina Georgieva told UK's finance minister and central bank chief that their policies should not be contradictory.
Lebanon’s president approves historic Israel maritime border deal
Agreement marks major breakthrough in relations between the two countries , which have formally been at war since 1948.
Palestinian factions sign reconciliation agreement in Algeria
Hamas, Fatah and 12 other groups agree to hold legislative and presidential elections within one year.
Florida jury recommends Parkland shooter serve life in prison
Jury says Nicolas Cruz should not get the death penalty for the murder of 17 students and staff at US high school.
Iraq’s new prime minister-designate: Who is Mohammed al-Sudani?
Al-Sudani nominated by Iraq's new president, but the move will be fiercely opposed by supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr.
Social security benefits set for a historic jump from January
The cost of living adjustment is the highest in 40 years but part of it will still be eaten by rising everyday prices.
North Korea fires missile after aircraft buzz South Korean border
Seoul imposes new sanctions amid heightened tension after a record number of weapons tests by N Korea this year.
US to take in some Venezuelans but will send most back to Mexico
US plan to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan asylum seekers is based on similar scheme for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war.
‘Total rejection’: Saudi denies any anti-US motive to OPEC+ cut
The US criticised the kingdom for insisting last week's output cut was economically rather than politically motivated.
Putin courts Erdogan to pump more Russian gas through Turkey
Russian president says Turkey offers the best route to redirect gas to the EU after Nord Stream pipeline damage.
Soaring rent, food costs keep US consumer inflation high
The rising rent and food prices reinforce expectations that the US Fed will raise interest rates again next month.
‘Stop the steal’ poll watchers spark concern before US midterms
A growing grassroots effort, led by prominent election deniers, has piqued worries of disruptions before November 8.
Palestinian leader Abbas meets Putin, rules out US mediator role
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas restated his reservations about the US role in resolving the conflict with Israel.
Holocaust survivor opens Italy’s new parliament
Parliamentarians give Liliana Segre, 92, a standing ovation nearly 100 years after Mussolini came to power.
Iraqi parliament elects Abdul Latif Rashid as new president
Election breaks months-long political deadlock and came hours after rockets struck areas near Baghdad's Green Zone.
Ukraine diplomat says Russian war harming quality of life in Africa
Ukraine's top diplomat began a tour of the continent last week, visiting Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Kenya.