Rescuers race to save survivors of Indonesia school collapse as quake hits
A 6.5-magnitude quake has made rescue efforts even tougher as 72-hour period for best survival chances nears its end.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing
High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
Updates: Israeli forces kill 73 in Gaza; arrest flotilla activists
At least 73 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as Israeli forces arrest activists, including Greta Thunberg.
A history of US government shutdowns: Every closure and how long it lasted
The US government has had 20 funding gaps, resulting in 10 shutdowns since 1976, the longest lasting 35 days.
In Poland, migrant workers from Latin America report abuse, exploitation
Latin Americans are increasingly flocking to Poland for work, lured by the false promise of secure salaries.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian leader says plant has been without power for seven days, longest stretch since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Will a government shutdown hurt the US economy?
Experts say furloughs and layoffs could slow consumer spending in the months to come.
UN Security Council approves ‘Gang Suppression Force’ for Haiti
International mission would surge personnel in Haiti, with mandate to 'neutralise, isolate, and deter' gangs.
Analysis: How happy is Israel’s Netanyahu with Trump’s Gaza plan?
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he's accepted the proposal, but with far-right opposition, will he follow through with it?
Key takeaways from Trump’s speech to US military generals
Republican president tells top military officers they will play part in 'war from within' in major US cities.
US deportation drive against pro-Palestine students is illegal, judge rules
Federal judge finds Trump officials misused powers to silence lawful criticism of Israel, chilling free speech.
Trump administration deporting hundreds of Iranian citizens: Tehran
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Trump administration plans to deport about 400 Iranians.
At least 26 killed as powerful earthquake strikes central Philippines
Rescue efforts under way after a quake off Cebu Island damages buildings and sends people running onto the streets.
What does Trump’s plan mean for the state of Palestine?
Analysts say Trump's ceasefire plan has no guarantees for the Palestinians and, once again, favours the Israelis.
DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
Head of military tribunal says Kabila convicted of several crimes, including treason, murder and torture.
Trump says Hamas has ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza proposal
US president says it will be 'a very sad end' if Palestinian group does not agree to his 20-point Gaza plan.
Suicide blast near paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 10
More than 30 injured in explosion outside security installation in the capital of southwestern province of Balochistan.
What is Israel’s endgame in Africa?
The Israeli government appears to be on a charm offensive, dangling aid and arms. Experts say it might be working.
Venezuela’s Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks
Maduro also gives himself special powers to mobilise army and give it authority over public services and oil industry.
UN General Assembly: What did world leaders say about Israel’s war on Gaza?
Here’s what world leaders said during the 80th UNGA session about Israel’s war on Gaza.