South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine
President Yoon signals shift based on Pyongyang's support for Russia and says would 'prioritise defensive weapons'.
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More than 420,000 children affected by record drought in Amazon: UN
UNICEF chief urges leaders at the upcoming COP29 summit in Azerbaijan to increase climate financing for children.
Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty
Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine.
US election results: How did Donald Trump break the ‘blue wall’ – again?
Here's how President-elect Donald Trump managed to defeat Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 986
As the war enters its 986th day, these are the main developments.
Early German elections likely as Scholz fires minister, coalition collapses
Scholz to head a minority government with the Social Democrats and the Greens after firing finance minister.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s
Legislation will be introduced into Australia's parliament this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification.
Hezbollah attack drones target Tel Aviv army base as Israel pounds Lebanon
Plumes of smoke rise above Beirut as Israel strikes city after evacuations ordered for four southern neighbourhoods.
Kamala Harris concedes US election to Trump but vows to fight on
Kamala Harris acknowledged her loss to Donald Trump in a speech at Howard University, her alma mater.
Tariffs, immigrants and fiscal policy: Trump’s second term as US president
Analysts expect Republican to act on threats of imposing tariffs and blocking immigrants soon in his second term.
Four die in Greece after smuggler allegedly forces passengers off boat
Twenty-five other people found alive on island of Rhodes after swimming to shore, according to the Greek coastguard.
US election 2024 results: How Black voters shifted towards Trump
Trump almost doubles support among Black voters compared with 2020, exit polls say. How and where? We break it down.
Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labour body over pager attacks
Labour Minister Mustafa Bayram says 4,000 civilians were killed or wounded in the September attacks.
US election: Did Trump gain Latino vote despite ‘floating garbage’ jibe?
Long held up as a Democrat base, the Latino vote reflects a truer picture of a community that refuses political labels.
Pakistan’s Punjab shuts schools, sets up ‘smog war room’ over air pollution
Record-high air pollution is sending more people to hospitals and clinics, according to doctors in Lahore.
Americans react as Donald Trump wins US presidential race
Results show Trump beating Vice President Kamala Harris in a race far less tight than expected.
Israel’s wartime row: What’s behind the rift between Netanyahu and Gallant?
The prime minister has sacked his defiant defence minister in an attempt to settle a schism at the pinnacle of power.
Hurricane Rafael intensifies rapidly as it nears Cuba
Rafael has strengthened rapidly and is forecast to reach major Category 3 hurricane status at landfall in western Cuba.
Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory
Following decisive election win, Trump is expected to pursue more aggressive version of his 'America first' vision.
Kashmir assembly passes resolution asking India to restore special status
Non-binding call passed a month after opposition won regional election on promises to restore partial self-rule.