Nine members of a family killed in Nuseirat as Israel bombards Gaza
Residential buildings hit across the enclave as UN accuses Israel of denying 82 bids to deliver aid to Gaza's north.
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How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs
Lesotho's government has banned some Famo music groups, branding them 'terrorist' organisations as violence escalates.
Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons
Kyiv is not mobilising or training enough new soldiers, a US official says, as Russia makes major advances in Ukraine.
Putin threatens Ukraine with new missile as Russian barrage hits power grid
Russian attacks reported across Ukraine with power cuts affecting more than one million people in freezing temperatures.
At least three dead as South Korea battles heavy snow
Record snowfall in and around Seoul creates travel headache, with flights and ferries cancelled.
Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo
The Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham armed group and allied forces are reported to have captured Syrian army weapons depots.
Netanyahu says Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants over Gaza war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel urged the court to suspend the warrants against him and Yoav Gallant.
US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown
The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests.
Russian rouble drops to lowest level against the dollar in 32 months
Currency falls beyond 110 to the US dollar for first time since just after Ukraine invasion, Russian state media report.
Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own
Conflicting emotions in Gaza as the people there watch the ceasefire in Lebanon take effect.
China releases three US citizens in final days of Biden term: White House
US says Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were wrongfully detained and are returning home.
Private contractors in US eye windfall from Trump’s push to deport migrants
Trump’s pledge to pursue 'mass deportation' is likely to increase demand for detention facilities and surveillance.
Photos: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after a year of fighting
Border regions charred, Beirut bombarded and northern Israel empty as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commences.
What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?
Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.
How a small Lebanese town became a haven from Israel’s war
The people of Bar Elias say it is their moral duty to host newcomers uprooted by Israel's invasion.
Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as a shoo-in given Georgian Dream's influence over electoral college vote.
Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost
Massive increase in spending builds on last year's record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West.
Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?
Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.
Breaking norms, Trump signs transition memorandum with Biden White House
US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.
Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro plotted election coup: Police report
An 884-page report by Brazil's police details former President Bolsonaro's alleged attempt to overturn 2022 election.