Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical.
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Biden has pivoted to allow Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia. Why now?
Analysts point to shifting realities on battlefield, looming Trump presidency as likely reasons for long-awaited move.
Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning ‘child-free propaganda’
Upper house of parliament also approves bill that bans citizens from several countries from adopting Russian children.
Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government's claims of victory in contested July election.
Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side
The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.
Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary
US president-elect nominates Lutnick, a Wall Street investment firm CEO, to lead his 'tariff and trade agenda'.
British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance
Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov't says it's needed to raise funds.
Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?
President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency - but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents
Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of effort to bring down the government.
Palestinian Canadians condemn ‘betrayal’ of faltering Gaza visa scheme
Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip.
Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as 'irresponsible' by the West.
Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot
Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?
Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers
Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN
Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
Germany says ‘sabotage’ presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables
European nations say Russia deploying 'hybrid activities' against NATO and EU but haven't blamed Moscow for incidents.