Germany’s Scholz speaks to Russia’s Putin for first time in two years
The Russian leader said he is open to talks, but intends to keep the territory Moscow seized in Ukraine.
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French court orders release of Lebanon’s Georges Ibrahim Abdallah
Abdallah was given a life sentence for his role in the murders of US's Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimant.
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia
Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia.
Croatian PM sacks health minister accused of corruption
Prosecutors accuse suspects of 'accepting and giving bribes, abuse of position and authority and money laundering'.
Russia, Ukraine and the Koreas: Could Trump rock emerging wartime deals?
South Korea could step back from aiding Kyiv, a proposal that was spurred by the North's deployment to Russia.
Beaver moon to dazzle skies in this year’s last supermoon: When to watch
This supermoon will reach its peak brightness on Friday at 4:29pm Eastern Time (21:29 GMT).
Fire at care home in Spain kills at least 10 people
Firefighters battle blaze in one room for two hours as local mayor cites smoke inhalation as likely cause of deaths.
Top polluting cities revealed as activists fume at COP29 fossil fuel lobby
Oil giants commit $500m for sustainable energy, but campaigners say lobbyists have seized control of climate talks.
New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc
Series of storms triggered flash floods and landslides, killing dozens, displacing thousands and destroying homes.
Could weight loss drugs fix UK’s unemployment problem?
US pharmaceuticals group Eli Lilly is to conduct trials of its weight-loss drugs in the UK.
South Korean opposition leader convicted for violating election law
Lee Jae-myung says he will appeal the court's decision, which could bar him from running for president in 2027.
Thousands march on New Zealand capital against Indigenous treaty overhaul
Controversial legislation revises the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi granting Maori tribes land rights.
North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media
The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and can hit land and sea targets.
‘Dante’s inferno’: Wildfires scorch New York amid historic drought
For millions of New Yorkers in the concrete jungle and beyond, the spate of wildfires at their backdoor was unthinkable.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 994
As the war enters its 994th day, these are the main developments.
Sri Lanka’s leftist ruling coalition wins election in landslide
Sri Lankan president’s National People's Power on track for commanding parliamentary majority, partial results show.
Indian students give Canada cold shoulder as Ottawa, New Delhi butt heads
Diplomatic tensions and stricter immigration policies are hitting education consultants and students in India.
What does the Republican ‘trifecta’ mean for Trump and his agenda?
Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.
Trump chooses Robert F Kennedy Jr for Health and Human Services
Vaccine sceptic and member of historic family takes on job of overhauling multiple health departments.
Trump’s transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit in US: Report
Ending tax credit would gravely affect electric vehicle transition in US even as it would help Tesla beat competitors.