Azerbaijani leader asks Russia to ‘admit guilt’ in plane crash
Ilham Aliyev accuses Russia of firing at Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft and trying to cover up cause of disaster.
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Twenty-day-old baby dies of cold in Gaza, fifth such fatality this winter
Jumaa al-Batran is fifth infant to die from winter-related causes as Israeli genocide causes harsh living conditions.
How ‘scientist’ whales are helping uncover the secrets of climate change
Southern right whales are thriving again. Now they face an even bigger threat – the Anthropocene era.
Polls close in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election
Opposition boycotts vote for a new parliament, provincial assemblies and local councils, citing fears of vote rigging.
New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside
Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia's new president as pro-EU predecessor refuses to recognise his legitimacy.
Calls for the release of Gaza hospital director detained by Israel
Palestinians, campaigners express concern after Abu Safia and others from Kamal Adwan Hospital are detained by Israel.
Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 176
Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know
The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.
At least 176 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport
The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
Syrian authorities crack down on ‘remnants’ of Bashar al-Assad’s rule
Push comes as Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus.
Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott
Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the ruling party's power.
Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening ‘second energy front’ against Ukraine
Ukrainian president's criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1.
How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name?
Israel has been attacking hospitals and displacement shelters for more than a year now, killing tens of thousands.
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash
Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia.
Enabling genocide? Former Biden officials reflect on the president’s legacy
As Biden’s term ends, federal workers who resigned over his Gaza policies share how they think he will be remembered.
Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks
The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.
Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
Singh, who died aged 92, cremated in funeral with full military honours as politicians and the public mourn his death.
One in six children live in conflict zones this year: UNICEF
More children than ever have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, according to the UN agency.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,038
Here are the key developments on the 1,038th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Israel detains director of key north Gaza hospital as WHO condemns raids
WHO says Kamal Adwan Hospital 'now empty' after Israeli forces raid facility, detain dozens of medical staff.