Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown
With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.
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Trump seeks enforcement of transgender and non-binary passport policy
Rights groups say policy requiring male or female designations on passports is 'unjustifiable and discriminatory'.
Brazil joins South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case against Israel at ICJ
Brazil now joins Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye and others who have signed on to the case.
Dutch police use water cannon to disperse anti-immigration protestors
Thousands join anti-immigration protest in the Hague, with clashes leading to attacks on police vehicles.
India says Trump’s H1-B visa fee hike could ‘disrupt families’
India’s Foreign Ministry says Trump administration’s move to increase H1-B visa fees may have humanitarian consequences.
Hamas posts ‘farewell picture’ of 48 captives as Israel destroys Gaza City
Palestinian group says an expanded Israeli ground invasion and air raids threaten safety of the captives held in Gaza.
Cyberattack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports
Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports among major European hubs confirming disruptions as a result of the attack.
Pakistani court indicts man over killing of teenage TikTok influencer
Umar Hayat, 22, pleads not guilty to murdering 17-year-old Sana Yousaf in her home earlier this year.
Iraq set to open huge solar plant in Karbala to battle electricity crisis
Iraq is advancing several solar power projects as part of a plan to meet its electricity needs.
Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to ‘silence opposition to genocide’
Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies.
First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January
World's first-ever pact aims to fight threats like climate change, over-fishing and deep-sea mining.
Kenya court orders UK soldier’s arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death: All we know
A British national is accused of murdering and dumping the body of 21-year-old in a septic tank back in 2012.
US cancels temporary protected status for Syrians
Trump administration says Syrians in the US must leave the country within 60 days or face arrest and deportation.
LIVE: Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, kills children in strike on school
Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks on Gaza's main urban centre, with two children killed in a strike on tent.
‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake
Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran face homelessness after recent earthquake destroyed their homes and livelihoods.
Portugal to recognise a Palestinian state
Nine other countries, including France and the UK, also plan to recognise Palestinian statehood next week.
Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters
The US senator has labelled Carr's comments 'dangerous as hell' and something 'right out of Goodfellas'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,304
Here are the key events on day 1,304 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump says US hit another ‘drug vessel’, Venezuela slams ‘undeclared war’
US president says American forces struck the vessel in the Southern Command's 'area of responsibility', killing three.
Israel strikes Gaza City with ‘unprecedented force’, tens of thousands flee
Israeli forces kill at least 43 people across Gaza since dawn as death toll from man-made famine rises to 441.