Show us the money: How big money dominates the 2024 US election
Each election cycle, billions of dollars flow into US political campaigns. But where does all this cash come from?
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UN says one child a day killed in Israel’s war on Lebanon in past month
As Israel expands its offensive and campaign of forced displacements, UNICEF says 10 children are injured daily.
Conflict-induced famine, hunger deaths likely in Gaza, Sudan in months: UN
'Hunger hotspots' include South Sudan, Mali and Haiti where millions are being pushed to the brink, new report says.
Fact check: Would Trump slash social security and Medicare?
Kamala Harris claims Donald Trump would allow medical insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Six dead as boat carrying Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arrives in Indonesia
Ninety-six Rohingya refugees, including seven children, are stranded on Sumatra island after escaping on a rickety boat.
The great British cheese heist: Who stole $390,000 of cheddar?
Some of the 'best cheddar cheese in the world' has been stolen from a distributor in London - but who dunnit and how?
‘Ready to die’:Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique
At least 11 people have died in a police crackdown on post-election protests following disputed October 9 polls.
Lebanese PM Mikati ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Lebanon, Israel ceasefire
Lebanon's caretake PM Najib Mikati said Washington's Middle East envoy 'suggested' a ceasefire could be within reach.
Elon Musk ordered to appear in court to defend his $1m election giveaway
World's richest man told to be present on Thursday morning but unclear if he will attend.
What Joe Rogan, Washington Post dramas say about the US election and media
Trump and Harris have both shunned newspapers in favour of podcasts, highlighting media's struggle for relevance.
North Korea launches ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test
Longest flight time recorded for North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile raises fears of new weapon.
Military interaction with N Korea doesn’t breach int’l law: Russia UN envoy
US and South Korean defence chiefs call on Pyongyang to withdraw its troops from Russia.
Prosecutors push for 17-year sentence for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
A low-level airman, Teixeira pleaded guilty to sharing hundreds of classified files on the social media site Discord.
Former FTX executive Nishad Singh spared prison for cooperation
Singh had testified as a prosecution witness in the trial that led to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction.
Angered over BRICS veto, Venezuela recalls ambassador to Brazil
Venezuela's Foreign Ministry has accused Brazilian officials of making 'interventionist, rude statements'.
Israel, Haiti top CPJ list of states where journalist murders go unpunished
Committee to Protect Journalists says globally no one is held to account in 80% of cases where journalists are targeted.
Haiti’s gangs inflict ‘extreme brutality’ as casualties rise – UN report
Gang-fueled violence caused 1,745 casualties between July and September; police accused of summary executions, UN says.
A simple guide to the US election 2024
From the primaries to the Electoral College, here's how to make sense of the 2024 US election.
Hezbollah says will only accept ‘suitable’ truce as Israel pounds Baalbek
Hezbollah chief says the group will keep fighting Israel until its conditions for a ceasefire are met.
UK’s Labour government raises taxes by 40bn pounds in first budget
Finance minister Rachel Reeves has said the tax hike will be used to fund public services and bolster public finances.