Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year jail term
Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy for seeking campaign funds for 2007 election from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi.
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Drone attack in Sudan threatens Khartoum airport’s reopening: Reports
Sources and witnesses report early-morning explosions near Khartoum international airport, due to reopen on Wednesday.
Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,335
Here are the key events from day 1,335 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel continues deadly Gaza truce breaches as US seeks to strengthen deal
About 100 Palestinians killed since ceasefire entered into effect on October 10, according to Gaza officials.
US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon
Dissenting justice says decision 'erodes core constitutional principles' and risks violating freedom of expression.
Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US
Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash
September Lisbon funicular crash killed 16 due to faulty cable, prompting closure of other funiculars for safety checks.
Pakistan says ceasefire hinges on Afghanistan curbing armed groups
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan Taliban operates ‘in connivance’ with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban.
US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply
US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.
Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup
Exiled former President Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces.
BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict
The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses.
Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’
US President Donald Trump makes announcement after being invited by the Chinese government.
As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle
Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.
Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM
President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament's vote to oust the PM is invalid because of 'procedural flaws'.
South Korea police seek warrants for 58 repatriated scam centre suspects
The South Korean nationals were returned from Cambodia after being held for alleged links to "pig butchering" scams.
EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
Colombia recalls ambassador to United States amid diplomatic spat
Colombia announced the move after US President Donald Trump called President Gustavo Petro an 'illegal drug leader'.
Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines?
Aluminium has been proven to be safe, removing it could reduce immunity and increase disease risk, experts say.
Zelenskyy eyes invite to Trump-Putin talks in Budapest
Ukrainian president said he would attend if invited, although wary of Hungarian setting.