More than 40 people killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka
Traffic and trains disrupted as Sri Lanka battles severe weather and rising floodwaters across multiple regions.
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Thanksgiving: A story of celebration and pain, in maps
It's a day to give thanks. But for millions of Indigenous Americans, it also serves as a reminder of loss.
Venezuela suspends flight rights for six foreign airlines amid US tensions
Airlines including Iberia and TAP had paused flights to Venezuela after warnings about 'heightened military activity'.
Israeli troops kill two Palestinians in Jenin as they try to surrender
Observers condemn Israeli army's killing of two Palestinian men in northern West Bank as 'shocking crime'.
In the US, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marches on despite wind gusts
The 99th edition of the holiday tradition included new balloons representing characters like Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man.
Tunisia frees prominent lawyer and critic of President Saied
Sonia Dahmani, 60, was arrested in 2024 after questioning government policy on African refugees and migrants.
US teen Mohammed Ibrahim released from Israeli prison after nine months
Advocates say the 16-year-old's health had been in decline since his arrest in February for allegedly throwing rocks.
US appears to back plan to divide Gaza, rebuild Israeli-controlled side
Critics worry that the creation of 'alternative safe communities' may tip the enclave into permanent division.
National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, identified
Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were wounded in the shooting, which the FBI is investigating as 'terrorism'.
Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ and alone after fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher
Humanitarian group says at least 400 children reached Tawila without their parents after Rapid Support Forces' advance.
Putin says US-backed peace plan as framework is OK ‘in general’
Russian leader says Ukraine must cede key territory and the world must recognise Russia’s gains.
Guinea-Bissau coup: What happened, why it matters, what happens next?
General Horta Inta-A is named the head of a one-year transitional government after President Embalo was detained.
Hong Kong fire that killed dozens ‘under control’; hundreds still missing
Death toll rises to 65 as rescuers rush to reach victims trapped in upper apartments of high rises.
Washington, DC, shooting: Does US view 77,000 Afghans as potential threats?
Two National Guard members are shot near the White House. The suspect, identified as an Afghan national, is in custody.
Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan
Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily if Taiwan is attacked enrages Beijing.
Could Trump’s plan for Alcatraz end this Indigenous Thanksgiving tradition?
Donald Trump is planning an 'enlarged and rebuilt' Alcatraz prison. But Indigenous activists fear for their ceremonies.
Four journalists on trial over Istanbul protest coverage acquitted
Photographer Yasin Akgul says he will continue on his path 'with even more reporting' following his acquittal.
Guinea-Bissau general sworn in as transitional president after coup
General Horta Nta Na Man declares himself the leader of the transitional government.
What is bamboo scaffolding and how did it worsen the Hong Kong fire?
Experts say the scaffolding likely aided the fire's spread. At least 55 people have died, and hundreds are missing.
After death sentence, Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years for land grab
Public prosecutor vows to appeal the verdict, saying the government wants the maximum penalty.