Chad ends military cooperation with France
As Sahel nations move closer to Russia, Chad's top diplomat says country is 'very jealous of its sovereignty'.
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Which countries recognise Palestine in 2024?
The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 146 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members.
Canada sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising
The antitrust watchdog wants Google to sell two ad tech tools and is seeking a penalty as well.
Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions
Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years.
Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York
Police arrested 21 protesters after they unfurled a banner in the middle of the parade route to protest the war in Gaza.
On second day of truce, Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violations
Israeli military says it fired on people in southern Lebanon who were violating the Hezbollah ceasefire agreement.
At least 42 Palestinians killed as Israel ramps up bombing in central Gaza
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza have improved.
Canada to boost border security amid Trump tariff threat: What to know
Rights advocates urge Canada to push back against US president-elect's 'inflamed, bullying narrative about the border'.
UK and Iraq sign security deal to curb people smuggling
British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says countries must work more closely to tackle people smuggling.
Georgia to suspend EU accession talks until 2028
PM announces suspension after the European Parliament adopted a resolution rejecting the results of Georgia's election.
Lebanese see hope and beauty ahead in fragile ceasefire
Although the truce between Israel and Hezbollah is fragile, people in Lebanon are celebrating it.
Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media
Social media companies that do not enforce the ban could receive fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5m).
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests
The latest charges against Pakistan's former PM and his wife add to mounting political tensions.
Net migration to UK hit record 906,000 in 2023
Numbers fell 20 percent from the record high to 728,000 in the year to June 2024.
Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims?
Paris has argued that the warrants issued for war crimes are not valid as Israel is not a member of the ICC.
UK court convicts former soldier of passing intelligence to Iran
Daniel Abed Khalife, who joined army at 16, claimed he was inspired by TV show Homeland to work as double agent.
How does Trump envoy Keith Kellogg want to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
Here's how Kellogg's plan to end the war in Ukraine compares with Trump's and Zelenskyy's plans.
At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury Uganda homes
Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.
Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east
Moscow threatens retaliation after the US allowed Ukraine to strike Russia, keeping alive its implied nuclear menace.
China says top military official suspended, placed under investigation
Probe into Miao Hua comes as China slams earlier reports of investigation into defence minister as ‘slanderous'.