North Korea’s Kim calls for sharpening of ‘nuclear shield and sword’
Kim Jong Un references 'new important nuclear strategy' in high-level meeting with scientists and military officials.
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Did restrictions on women workers hamper Afghanistan’s earthquake response?
Shortage of female medical staff, aid workers created challenges. But victims say male aid givers often helped them.
Turkiye, group of athletes call on FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel’s football team
Pressure is growing on football's governing bodies to take action against Israel's national team over the war on Gaza.
Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US
Minister says US wants his country's oil and gas amid reports Washington readying to strike 'drug targets' in Venezuela.
US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over call to ‘disobey’ Trump
The Colombian leader was filmed joining thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters outside UN headquarters in New York.
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon among names in new Epstein documents
One calendar entry, dated December 6, 2014, reads: 'Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,311
Here are the key events on day 1,311 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
At least 60 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’
Half of the victims on Friday died in Israeli air strikes in Gaza City, while 13 others were killed near GHF aid sites.
Moldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election
Moldova election rocked by bans on pro-Russian parties as EU path hangs in balance.
US Supreme Court sides with Trump on freezing $4bn in foreign aid
A lower court had previously ordered Trump to disburse the congressionally approved aid before its expiration date.
Protests, calls for sanctions greet Netanyahu at UN amid Gaza horrors
Israeli prime minister faces protests inside and outside UN General Assembly deepening Israel's international isolation.
Indian police arrest Ladakh activist after deadly protests
Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained as unrest over autonomy leaves four dead and dozens injured.
EU plans to develop ‘drone wall’ amid regional airspace violations
Move comes after European bloc blamed Russia for violating Polish airspace in drone incursion this month.
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s high-stakes bid to remake Syria
Ahmed al-Sharaa is Syria’s first leader at the UN in 60 years – but can he unite a fractured country?
As delegates walk out, Netanyahu tells UN Israel must ‘finish job’ in Gaza
The Israeli leader rails against critics and denounces Western allies for recognising Palestine in fiery UN address.
Cuomo wants to be New York City’s next mayor. Will his plans help the city?
Former New York state governor trails Zohran Mamdani in the polls as he pitches a more centrist economic policy.
Slovak constitutional change promotes anti-LGBTQ ‘national identity’
The constitutional amendment states that male and female will be the only recognised genders in the country.
Iran and Russia sign $25bn nuclear plant deal
Rosatom has agreed to build new reactors with total capacity of 5GW in the southern Hormozgan province.
Why has Microsoft cut Israel off from some of its services?
Move follows news investigation in August revealing Israel was using Microsoft's services to spy on Palestinians.
UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality
Irish rapper was charged over displaying Hezbollah flag during a London concert last year.