Romanian court upholds presidential election first-round results
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu will face centre-right contender Elena Lasconi in December 8 run-off.
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US unleashes another crackdown on China’s chip industry
Move is President Biden's administration's last major effort to stymie China's ability to access and produce chips.
Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released
Threat of escalation comes amid reports Trump seeking Israel-Hamas ceasefire before he takes office in January.
‘Blatant corruption’: Biden under fire for pardoning his son Hunter
Republicans pounce on the decision as evidence of corruption and abuse of power. Some Democrats are also critical.
Hamas says 33 captives killed in Gaza as Palestinian factions hold talks
Hamas's announcement comes as the group and Fatah discuss the Palestinian Authority's management of post-war Gaza.
Israel kills 11 people in Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks Israeli position
Lebanese group says it launched a 'warning' attack in response to 'repeated' Israeli violations of fragile ceasefire.
French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government is likely to collapse with parties from right and left rallying against it.
‘Appalling’: ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy
US politicians are threatening to sanction court officials over the arrest warrant against Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.
Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian groups that took Aleppo?
HTS is the largest of the armed opposition groups that routed regime forces from Aleppo. Here's an overview.
Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?
It's a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won't be easy.
Syria, Russia forces step up air raids in a bid to slow opposition advance
Joint Syrian-Russian strikes hit residential areas in Idlib city, causing destruction and killing several civilians.
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter: What it means and why it matters
Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. Here is what we know.
Tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters rally in Georgia
Police in Georgia use tear gas and water cannon on demonstrators as pro-EU protests continue for a fourth day.
Dozens feared dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match
Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.
Israel committing Gaza war crimes and ethnic cleansing, says Moshe Yaalon
Former Israeli army chief and defence minister says northern Gaza is being 'cleared of Arabs', echoing ICC allegations.
Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history
Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012
These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence
Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.
US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledge not to
Outgoing US president says his son was 'selectively' and 'unfairly' prosecuted due to his family name.
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.