ICJ rules Armenia, Azerbaijan discrimination cases can proceed
Top UN court confirms jurisdiction to hear the two countries' mutual discrimination claims over Nagorno-Karabakh.
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US House to vote on anti-NGO bill that could target pro-Palestinian groups
With Trump headed back to the White House, the bill empowers the incoming administration to crack down on any dissent.
Spain’s flood-hit areas brace for new storms
Valencia official warns impact of new rainfall could be severe due to the amount of mud already on the ground.
US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan’s Darfur
Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla is accused of leading a campaign marred by sexual and ethnically motivated violence.
Dozens killed, others displaced as Israel continues attacks on Gaza
People flee Beit Hanoon as the Israeli army tightens its siege and bombardment on northern Gaza.
Democrat Gallego wins Arizona, Republicans hold 53-47 US Senate majority
The last pending Senate race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will hold a three-seat majority.
Justin Welby resigns as archbishop of Canterbury over abuse scandal
Welby announces he is stepping down after an independent report finds he failed to tell police about abuse allegations.
Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election
Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has won a third term in the Indian Ocean nation, official results show.
Frank Auerbach, British-German painter, dies at 93
Auerbach came to England in 1939 as a child refugee after fleeing from Nazi Germany.
Israel pounds Beirut suburbs with heavy daytime air strikes
Israeli forces bombarded Beirut's southern suburbs, urging residents to evacuate before launching daytime air strikes.
How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy
US senator appears to have softened his interventionist approach to foreign policy to fall in line with Trump's stance.
Moldova formally protests alleged Russian election meddling
Chisinau accuses Moscow of undermining democratic process and condemned drones flown over its territory.
At least 35 killed by car ramming in China’s Zhuhai
Police say a 62-year-old suspect drove his car into a crowd in southern Zhuhai, also injuring 43 people.
Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair
In Computer Village in Lagos, resellers spruce up old devices for those seeking the coveted status symbol – the iPhone.
Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel.
Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor
Israeli missile destroys residential building in Ain Yaaqoub, where refugees and displaced people had fled for safety.
North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia
The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine.
US migrant rights advocates raise alarm over Trump appointments
Appointments of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan point to President-elect Trump's hardline immigration agenda, experts say.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 991
As the war enters its 991st day, these are the main developments.
US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’
US Central Command said nine targets were hit at two locations in Syria in response to an attack on US forces.