UK judge finds BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
A dam collapse in 2015 unleashed tonnes of toxic waste into a major river, killing 19 and devastating villages downstream.
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Trump, Congress and the Epstein files: What happens next?
House advances bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files amid Republican resistance and Trump's opposition to disclosure.
Amputees from Israel’s Gaza war use homemade prosthetics to re-enter life
The besieged Palestinian enclave has the world's highest number of child amputees per capita.
Aid still woefully short of Gaza needs as heavy rains, winter approach
Despite a ceasefire mandating the passage of humanitarian aid, only a fraction of the aid needed has been let into Gaza.
Violence in Bangladesh as toppled Hasina’s party protests crackdown trial
A verdict against the ex-leader, who is accused of crimes against humanity, will be given on Monday.
US, South Korea to ‘move forward’ on building nuclear-powered submarines
President Lee Jae Myung said US also supports Seoul's greater role in 'uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing'.
US pushes Security Council to back Gaza plan as Russia offers counter text
The US mission to the UN warned Palestinians could suffer "grave consequences" if the body did not back its plan soon.
LIVE: Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 6 in Kyiv, 2 in Chornomorsk
Russian air defence forces shot down or intercepted 216 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Defence Ministry says.
Epstein emails with author Wolff raise journalism ethics questions: Experts
While journalists build ties with sources to obtain information, scholars say certain boundaries must be maintained.
At least 2 dead, 21 missing in landslides in Indonesia’s Java island
A search and rescue operation is under way to look for the missing victims.
‘Massive enemy attack’: Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv, killing six
President Zelenskyy says dozens also wounded as Moscow launched some 430 drones and 18 missiles.
South Africa lets 153 Palestinians disembark following 12-hour plane ordeal
Chartered plane carrying group of Palestinian passengers was second to land in South Africa in recent weeks.
Ivory Coast boosts border defence due to ‘unusual flow’ of Malian refugees
Ivorian authorities said the influx of Malian refugees was caused by 'attacks against civilians' from armed groups.
Colombia to maintain US intelligence-sharing to fight drug trafficking
Announcement comes after President Petro said Colombia would stop working with US over strikes on alleged drug boats.
Unionised Starbucks workers begin ‘open-ended’ US strike
The strike comes as the company's workers push for better wages and benefits.
Medical experts say Africa faces worst cholera outbreak in 25 years
Africa CDC recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cases of cholera so far in 2025, a rise over last year.
Canada moves to rebuild trade ties with India after years of tension
The Canadian trade minister, on a visit to India, says Ottawa wants to attract more investment from New Delhi.
Italy’s PM Meloni determined to continue sending migrants to Albania
Giorgia Meloni's plan to use detention centres in Albania faces numerous legal challenges and human rights criticism.
Gaza girl shares story of being found alive in morgue after Israeli attack
Raghad al-Assar, 12, continues to suffer trauma after her home in central Gaza was bombed, killing two of her sisters.
New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?
The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.