As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon
Tired of fleeing, the people who took refuge in Basta are staying put, despite the violence.
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Chilean President Boric rejects allegations of sexual harassment
Authorities confirm criminal investigation being conducted over allegations of harassment.
Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement
US President Joe Biden says the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities'.
US says drones spotted near its military bases in England
US air force says the drones do not appear 'hostile' and there has been no impact.
Ceasefire between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel: What to know
A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel is one step closer, but what are the details and will it hold?
Walt Disney agrees to pay $43.3m to settle pay discrimination suit
The suit was filed in 2019 after the plaintiff learned that six men with same job title earned substantially more.
Egg prices tick up in US amid efforts to halt spread of bird flu
Price for a dozen eggs has increased by more than 60 percent over the last year as millions of birds killed.
Imran Khan calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks
Tensions rise as security forces clash with protesters calling for release of imprisoned former prime minister.
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat in Red Sea: Egypt official
Authorities says five more people have been rescued, bringing the total to 33 survivors while seven remain missing.
Canada, Mexico leaders stress cooperation after Trump tariffs threat
Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum urge dialogue as Donald Trump plans to hit US neighbours with 25-percent tariffs.
Russia expels British diplomat for alleged spying
Moscow claims diplomat was 'conducting intelligence and subversive work' against national security.
Miners trapped underground in South Africa: What’s the latest?
Officials have arrested a group of 14 people who emerged unassisted, including a teenage boy.
Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote
Despite claims its election victory is illegitimate, Georgian Dream party plans vote for new president on December 14.
Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump?
The federal criminal case against Trump relating to 2020 election interference will no longer go ahead.
Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance
The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens' online use.
‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and government insiders.
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights
Judge rules that the government's policies favouring heterosexual couples 'cannot be justified'.
At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad
Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime minister's release.
Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary picks ‘enshittification’ as word of 2024
Judging committee says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.
Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters who defied a ban to march inside the country's capital.