Trump sentencing to proceed in New York after Supreme Court rejects appeal
Two conservative justices join three liberal members in a 5-4 decision to clear the way for the sentencing.
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Israeli settlers commit arson and vandalism in spate of West Bank attacks
Settlers burn Palestinian farm shed and spray racist slogans in Hebrew on the outskirts of Khirbet Abu Falah.
Which Hollywood stars have lost their homes in the California wildfires?
Celebrities have lost homes but a social media post showing the Hollywood sign burning proved to be false.
Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds
The Lancet medical journal estimates actual number of deaths in first nine months of war much higher than official toll.
Sudan’s RSF tried to polish its image but its crimes are being recognised
Paramilitary force's image tarnished by US genocide designation, say experts, as survivors hope for justice.
South Korea’s presidential security chief resigns after ‘bloodshed’ warning
Park Jong-joon says citizens concerned about violence if authorities push ahead with bid to arrest suspended president.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party to elect new leader on March 9
Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and former central banker Mark Carney poised to seek party leadership.
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers held in Nauru, UN watchdog says
UN Human Rights Committee ruling covers cases involving 25 refugees who endured years of arbitrary detention.
Donald Trump says a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin is being set up
Trump calls the Russia-Ukraine war 'a bloody mess' and signals his intention to discuss the conflict with Putin.
Meta, Facebook to drop fact-checkers: What does this mean for social media?
Meta owned social media platforms ends third-party fact-checking, adopting community notes as its replacement.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,051
Here are the key developments on the 1,051st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Earth records hottest ever year in 2024 and crosses key 1.5C threshold
EU's climate monitor says climate crisis is pushing temperatures to levels never experienced by modern humans.
Los Angeles fires burn 10,000 structures as new blaze spreads
Another blaze breaks out in West Hills as authorities battle to bring existing fires under control.
‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration
On Friday, Maduro is set to start a third term. Will his inauguration continue his post-election crackdown on dissent?
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants
The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu over Gaza.
Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election
Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion - while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s Meloni insists ‘no danger'.
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration
Machado has since been freed after a brief detention following an appearance at an anti-Maduro protest on Thursday.
Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest
PM Donald Tusk says Israeli prime minister will not be detained despite ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
Swiss national held by Iran on spying charges dies in prison
Swiss embassy in Tehran confirms death, seeks clarification on how prisoner died.
Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon?
Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country's 14th president after a two-year vacancy.