Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela election: What’s next?
Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential vote on Sunday; however, the opposition has contested these results.
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Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election
US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations.
‘No Zeitenwende’: Germany lacks leadership amid Ukraine war, say experts
Germany’s 2025 budget will halve aid to Ukraine, but public opinion goes in the opposite direction.
US President Joe Biden unveils proposals to reform the Supreme Court
Proposed changes include term limits for top US court's nine justices and a stricter ethics code.
War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza
Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan 'following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein'.
On US trip, Netanyahu found support as usual — but also problems ahead
Relationship with US is crucial to Israel, making Netanyahu's trip of vital importance.
Israel launches drones at Lebanon as fears of escalation spike
Israel has pledged retaliation for a strike on the occupied Golan Heights for which it has blamed Hezbollah.
Warring parties committing ‘widespread sexual violence’ in Sudan: HRW
Sexual and gender-based violence so severe they led to death, says rights group.
Which countries have sanctioned Israeli settlers – and does it mean much?
Australia is the latest nation to sanction select settlers. But Israel's land grabs and violence have only grown.
Palestinians forced to flee as Israel pushes into Gaza’s cities
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says 86 percent of the Gaza Strip is currently under evacuation orders.
Jordan’s Umm al-Jimal village added to UNESCO heritage list
The earliest structures at the site date back to the first century AD, when it formed part of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Mali rebels claim major victory over army, Russian mercenaries
Tuareg separatists say they 'obliterated' enemy columns and seized a large amount of equipment and weapons.
US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week
Harris has quickly coalesced Democratic support after President Joe Biden announced his exit from November 5 election.
Bangladesh restores mobile internet after 11-day blackout to quell protests
Meanwhile, the home minister says at least 147 people were killed during the violence over government job quotas.
Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis if missiles deployed to Germany
Russian leader threatens to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if US deploys missiles to Germany.
Will attack on occupied Golan Heights push Israel, Hezbollah towards war?
There is little appetite for all-out regional war, but Israel has promised to respond to the Majdal Shams incident.
US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats
The US defence chief says the US command's upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance.
The missing cemetery cats of Buenos Aires: What happened?
The Recoleta Cemetery once teemed with stray cats. But evolving notions of animal welfare brought big changes.
Thousands of firefighters battle to control California wildfire
The fire, which has doubled in size in 24 hours, has prompted orders for over 4,000 people to flee their homes.
Venezuela votes in election as opposition challenges Maduro’s grip on power
Nearly 21 million people are registered to vote, as reinvigorated opposition aims to end 25 years of socialist rule.