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Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers
Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN
Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
Germany says ‘sabotage’ presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables
European nations say Russia deploying 'hybrid activities' against NATO and EU but haven't blamed Moscow for incidents.
President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters
President Zurabishvili demands re-election of pro-Russian government be annulled due to 'widespread violations'.
Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with pledge to ‘never submit’ to Russia
Kyiv warns against appeasement of Moscow; Russia insists victory coming, lowers threshold for use of nuclear weapons.
Are ATACMS missiles ‘too late’ for Ukrainian strikes on Russia?
Washington has reportedly allowed Ukraine to attack deep within Russia, a move that has provoked Putin.
US envoy Amos Hochstein says Israel-Hezbollah truce ‘within our grasp’
Top Biden administration official holds talks in Beirut hours after Israel strikes the centre of Lebanese capital.
Opposition’s Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland
'Irro' took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.
Iran criticises EU shipping sanctions, denies sending missiles to Russia
Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians' fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms
Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world's largest living structure.
More than 40,000 protest New Zealand Maori rights bill
Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.
North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
North Korean leader's meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the 'product of political decisions'.
Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
One of New Zealand’s largest ever protests in support of Maori rights drew 42,000 people to parliament.
‘Many’ children injured in car crash at school in China, reports say
Videos circulating on Chinese social media show screaming children and people lying injured on the ground.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 999
These were the key developments on the 999th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in city’s largest security case
Legal scholar Benny Tai is sentenced to 10 years, while dozens of others receive years-long jail terms.
Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term
Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.
Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu
PM says last month's attacks hit Tehran's nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.