Tesla recalls nearly all US vehicles over autopilot system defects
Firm's largest ever recall comes after two-year investigation by federal safety regulator focused on autopilot function.
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US Supreme Court to decide on access to abortion pill in major case
The Biden administration aims to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been approved by the FDA.
Trump loses immunity bid in Carroll defamation suit
A US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an earlier decision by a federal judge saying that Trump cannot claim immunity.
Christmas cancelled: US Palestinians feel no holiday joy amid war on Gaza
Christian Palestinians in the US are muting their holiday celebrations as they mourn the ongoing suffering in Gaza.
Heavy rains in Gaza worsen misery of Palestinians amid Israeli bombardment
Weather brings more misery for the displaced families as winds tear flimsy tents and rains drench clothes and blankets.
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange prisoners in step towards normalisation
Azerbaijan releases 32 Armenians, most of whom were held since 2020, in exchange for two soldiers held since April.
Pakistan court indicts jailed ex-PM Imran Khan in state secrets case
Case could result in up to 10 years in jail and reduces Khan's chances of being released in time to campaign for polls.
Tunisian opposition leader Chaima Issa gets suspended jail term
Military court hands Issa one-year suspended sentence for insulting the president, inciting soldiers to disobey orders.
Badly burned but free, Israa Jaabis on her release from Israeli prison
Israa Jaabis was accused of attempted murder when her car caught fire near an Israeli checkpoint in 2015.
Analysis: Is the Houthi threat to world order worse than the war on Gaza?
In economic and security calcualtions, the world is pragmatically less concerned with war on Gaza than with shipping.
EU holds up billions in aid for Hungary amid tug-of-war over Ukraine
PM Viktor Orban promises to veto proposal on Kyiv's EU membership as EU chief urges support for 'strong' Ukraine.
COP28 Dubai is over: Four key highlights from the UN climate summit
A contentious fossil fuels agreement stirred up anger while states found to be falling behind on climate commitments.
UN: Gaza ‘catastrophe’ threatens to raise record global displacement
Death, suffering and displacement threatens to spill out across the Middle East, said Filippo Grandi.
Argentina’s Milei starts shock therapy by devaluing peso by 50 percent
New president Milei warns of painful measures as currency value slashed, subsidies cut, public works tenders cancelled.
Israel-Gaza war on US campuses: Why are top university leaders under fire?
A congressional hearing on anti-Semitism has shone a spotlight on the tensions between free speech and campus safety.
Missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen target commercial tanker, report says
Another tanker reports 'exchange of fire' with speedboat off Yemen’s coastal city of Hodeidah.
Allies raising pressure on Israel to halt Gaza bombardment
Calls for a ceasefire are growing after the UN passed a resolution and the US warned of deteriorating support.
Thai MP sentenced to six years for insulting monarchy
Opposition lawmaker Rukchanok Srinork was prosecuted under Thailand's strict lese-majeste laws.
Australia is preparing to burn – more fossil fuels
Australia's government struggles with climate contradictions as it commits to damaging fossil fuel projects.
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire
The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting.