‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29 at Baku
Climate finance deal criticised at COP29 as inadequate, lacking real money and clear grants for developing countries.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,004
These were the key developments on the 1,004th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress
Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel's killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect's support.
Thousands protest against sexual violence in France
The protests come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
More than 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 48 hours
Director of the Kamal Adwan hospital says several staff wounded in Israeli bombardment.
‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term
Immigrant rights groups fear harsh policies and potential legal pressure could accelerate in second Trump term.
UN climate talks in disarray as developing nations stage walkout at COP29
Host Azerbaijan calls for consensus after delegations from developing countries walk out of climate finance talks.
Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is killed
The president's security has been boosted after his deputy's 'active threat' that were 'made so brazenly in public'.
Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram
Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks
Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.
Are underwater pipelines, cables being sabotaged in the Baltic Sea? Why?
A series of unexplained events causing damage to pipelines and cables has occurred over two years.
At least 20 killed in Israeli attack in central Beirut
At least 20 people have been killed in an attack on the Basta neighbourhood, according to the Health Ministry.
Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect's pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,003
These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern
UN health agency says its decision is 'based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.'
‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure
In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump's 'America First army'.
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.
Zimbabwe opposition leader found guilty of attending ‘unlawful gathering’
Court convicts Jameson Timba and 34 activists after five months in pre-trial detention.
Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as fighting rages in southern Lebanon
Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.