Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442 as people hunt for food and water
At least two areas of the worst-affected Sumatra island still unreachable, as authorities struggle to deliver aid.
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Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods wreak havoc across Colombo
More than 25,000 homes destroyed, 147,000 displaced, in Sri Lanka's deadliest flood since 2017, affecting Colombo.
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire hits 146
More than 100 people remain unaccounted for after seven high-rise buildings caught fire and burned for two days.
Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases
Israeli leader is up against three cases of corruption, including receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts.
Week in Pictures: From deadly fire in Hong Kong to Russian attack on Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, November 2025
Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce.
Kyrgyzstan votes in snap parliamentary election with no opposition
President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians come as the death toll from Israel's war on Gaza crosses 70,000.
One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field
Kurdish authorities say one killed, several wounded in riots in Erbil's Gwer, as authorities try to restore power.
Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia hospitalised in ‘very critical’ condition
Ex-prime minister's family calls for prayers for her early recovery after hospitalisation for a lung infection.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,375
Here are the key events from day 1,375 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports
Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week's coup.
Corbyn’s new party faces crisis as cofounder skips first day of conference
Internal rifts deepen in Corbyn's party as cofounder Sultana refuses to attend conference amid expulsion concerns.
Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque in Turkiye’s Istanbul
The pope is visiting Turkiye until Sunday on his first overseas trip as pontiff, which also includes a visit to Lebanon.
Tom Stoppard, celebrated British playwright, dies aged 88
Stoppard's writing, often philosophical or scientific but consistently funny, gave rise to the term Stoppardian.
Tunisia police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa during protest
Arrest comes after appeals court handed jail terms to opposition leaders, businessmen and lawyers.
Russian attack on Ukraine kills six as Kyiv envoys travel to US for talks
Widescale Russian attack on Ukraine kills six, injures dozens, as Kyiv seeks US support for a resolution to the war.
Updates: Donald Trump says Venezuela airspace now closed as tensions surge
Venezuela condemns Trump’s comment describing it as a 'colonialist threat' and 'unjustified aggression'.
Venezuela denounces Trump’s airspace remarks as ‘colonialist threat’
Venezuelan Foreign Ministry slams US president's 'colonialist threat' amid weeks of escalating rhetoric from Washington.
Minorities hail renewed space as Pope Leo visits Turkiye
As Turkiye hosts pontiff, minority community figures describe a moment marked by visibility and engagement with state.