UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.
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Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?
Thousands of children were forcibly taken from their families in Belgian colonies because they were mixed-race.
Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?
Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.
Wolves to lose ‘strictly protected’ status in Europe
The wolf's protection status will be lowered from 'strictly protected' to 'protected'.
French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?
French lawmakers introduced a vote of no-confidence against Michel Barnier's administration over a budget dispute.
South Korea’s President Yoon declares emergency martial law
Parliament voted later in the evening requiring President Yoon to lift the martial law he declared earlier.
COVID-19 likely came from a lab, US committee finds
Republican-controlled committee says coronavirus likely emerged from a 'laboratory or research-related accident'.
Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election
US president-elect says he will visit Paris for 'very special day' celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,013
These were the key developments on the 1,013th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
A glimpse of future airpower on display at biennial China airshow
The China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai attracts 600,000 visitors and billions in sales.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger forced out in surprise move
The departure of Gelsinger, whose career spanned more than 40 years, underscores the turmoil at Intel.
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.
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.