Haiti’s gangs inflict ‘extreme brutality’ as casualties rise – UN report
Gang-fueled violence caused 1,745 casualties between July and September; police accused of summary executions, UN says.
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A simple guide to the US election 2024
From the primaries to the Electoral College, here's how to make sense of the 2024 US election.
Hezbollah says will only accept ‘suitable’ truce as Israel pounds Baalbek
Hezbollah chief says the group will keep fighting Israel until its conditions for a ceasefire are met.
UK’s Labour government raises taxes by 40bn pounds in first budget
Finance minister Rachel Reeves has said the tax hike will be used to fund public services and bolster public finances.
Imran Khan’s PTI threatens Pakistan shutdown if ex-PM ‘mistreated’ in jail
Party issues warning after allegations jailed leader is not being given proper food, electricity or time out of cell.
Teen accused of UK Southport murders faces new ‘terrorism’ charge
Police say after new charges that Southport stabbings were still not being treated as 'terrorist related'.
Why has Kamala Harris downplayed her gender and race in US election
Experts say that Harris has avoided highlighting 'identity politics', as election rivals paint her as a 'DEI hire'.
Iraqi Kurdistan’s ruling KDP wins delayed elections
Ongoing disputes between the major parties - KDP and PUK - could complicate the formation of a new government.
Politics and starvation: Gaza learns of Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA
Refugees and the displaced are grappling with the Israeli decision to cut an essential lifeline.
Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya declared disaster area amid Israeli siege
The battered city has 'nothing needed to sustain life' as the Israeli military's relentless pounding continues.
Georgia prosecutors investigating allegations of election fraud
State prosecutors say probe comes at request of electoral commission as they summon President Salome Zourabichvili.
Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster
Move follows allegations of money laundering, delay tactics and mismanagement in dealing with aftermath of disaster.
At least 64 dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain
Spain has declared three days of mourning in memory of the people who lost their lives to the deadly floods.
US election polls: Trump vs Harris – who’s leading the race?
With just days to go until Election Day, Harris and Trump are locked in a tight race.
Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power
Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.
Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse
Harris spoke at the site of Trump's 'Save America' rally one week ahead of the election. We fact-checked her claims.
Canada accuses India’s Amit Shah over campaign targeting Sikh separatists
Ottawa says the close ally of India's PM is involved in an intimidation campaign against Sikh separatists.
Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn
Lancet report says average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures than normal due to climate crisis.
What do we know about Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem?
Hezbollah, the Lebanese group famous for its secrecy, has appointed a new leader.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia war is being pushed ‘beyond borders’
Ukrainian president's remarks come as a number of North Korean troops arrive in Russia's Kursk region.