Thousands in Greece strike to protest soaring living costs
Demonstrations held in Athens and Thessaloniki against rising prices, low wages and unaffordable housing.
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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?
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents
Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of effort to bring down the government.
Palestinian Canadians condemn ‘betrayal’ of faltering Gaza visa scheme
Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip.
Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as 'irresponsible' by the West.
Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot
Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.