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COP29 negotiators seek climate finance deal as deadline looms
Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change.
Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected
Republicans have pushed an effort barring first federal transgender lawmaker from women's restrooms in the US Capitol.
Lula and Xi sign dozens of trade deals as Brazil-China ties deepen
Presidents of China and Brazil hail 'new phase' in relations between two countries, which are major trading partners.
Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia
Russia’s foreign intelligence chief says attempts by NATO countries to help Ukraine will not go unpunished.
At least 36 killed in Israeli attack on Syria’s Palmyra: State media
Syrian Ministry of Defence statement says attack causes 'significant material damage', state media report.
‘Bomb cyclone’ slams western US, leaving two dead and 600,000 without power
Authorities warn that severe winds and heavy rains are expected across the northwestern United States through Friday.
Thousands in Greece strike to protest soaring living costs
Demonstrations held in Athens and Thessaloniki against rising prices, low wages and unaffordable housing.
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
Vote marks fourth time Joe Biden's administration has vetoed a UNSC Gaza ceasefire resolution since Israel's war began.
ICC sentences Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz to 10 years over Mali war crimes
Al Hassan was convicted in June of war crimes during the 2012-13 period, when Ansar al-Din ruled Timbuktu.
How was a UN aid convoy robbed near Israeli military positions?
Israeli and US media have reported aid robberies taking place within sight of Israeli military positions
Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical.
Biden has pivoted to allow Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia. Why now?
Analysts point to shifting realities on battlefield, looming Trump presidency as likely reasons for long-awaited move.
Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning ‘child-free propaganda’
Upper house of parliament also approves bill that bans citizens from several countries from adopting Russian children.
Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government's claims of victory in contested July election.
Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side
The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.
Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary
US president-elect nominates Lutnick, a Wall Street investment firm CEO, to lead his 'tariff and trade agenda'.
British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance
Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov't says it's needed to raise funds.
Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?
President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency - but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?