Ugandan military court rules opposition figure can be tried for treachery
The move escalates the case against Kizza Besigye as a treachery conviction is punishable by the death penalty.
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Israel maintains furious rate of attacks on Gaza amid hopes for ceasefire
Israeli attacks kill at least 38 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, raising death toll since October 7, 2023 to 46,645.
Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’
Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing
US senators grill Hegseth, a former Fox News host who has Republican backing, over past statements and controversies.
NATO launches new Baltic Sea mission to protect undersea cables
NATO chief Mark Rutte says 'Baltic Sentry' mission to protect critical undersea cables following string of incidents.
Israel-Hamas deal for Gaza ceasefire in ‘final stages,’ Qatar says
Mediators say negotiations at 'closest point' yet as major obstacles addressed, but caution that it's not a done deal.
Haiti displacement surpasses one million people: UN
Children account for more than half of Haiti's displaced population, which has tripled amid relentless gang violence.
Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan
People gathered to admire the elaborate outfits worn to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
South Korea adjourns impeachment trial as Yoon remains elusive
Seeking to evade arrest, suspended president skips hearing over a failed martial law bid.
Malibu beach camp houses firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires
Firefighters from across North America are battling the fires in Los Angeles while living on a beach in Malibu.
Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak
The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.
Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China's 'increasing aggression'.
Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system
Special Counsel David Weiss says president's claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055
Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?
China had taken in nearly half of the world's plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.
Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine.
Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
US president seeks to defend legacy on the global stage before Donald Trump takes office on January 20.
Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over Los Angeles wildfires
In one suit, multiple witnesses are cited as having seen a fire at base of a transmission tower owned by the utility.
In scorched neighbourhoods, a few Los Angeles homes stand untouched
The blazes have killed at least 24 people in one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history.