Russia-Ukraine war live: US envoy Witkoff to visit Moscow for peace talks
Tit-for-tat strikes as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations.
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Trump says China’s Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods
China's Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.
Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has supported a bill to punish 'femicide' with life imprisonment.
New Zealand mother jailed for life over ‘suitcase murders’ of her children
Hakyung Lee gets life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering her two children.
Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise
Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence.
Twenty-four schoolgirls released after northwestern Nigeria kidnapping
President Tinubu urges intensified efforts to rescue other captives, after release of schoolgirls seized in Kebbi State.
Israel’s push to displace thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank
Displacement and Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged to record levels in occupied West Bank.
Prices increase as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving
Despite White House claims, prices on key staples are on the rise, including cranberry sauce and potatoes.
Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist
Loot still not found after seven-minute operation by gang of four at world's most visited art museum stunned the world.
Serbia’s Vucic warns oil refinery faces shutdown as US sanctions bite
Pancevo, the country's only oil refinery, now on 'hot standby' as Vucic faces tricky prospect of seizing Russian asset.
Could Trump’s $50m reward succeed in toppling Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro?
The US government has offered a record amount of money for information leading to Maduro's arrest. Will it work?
US consumer confidence tumbles to lowest level since April
A sluggish job market lowers consumer confidence but may also lead to another rate cut from the US Federal Reserve.
Turkish authorities arrest three defence executives accused of spying
Defence executives accused of spying for foreign nations arrested in Turkiye with a fourth suspect reportedly abroad.
US imposes visa sanctions against Haitian official on governing council
While the US government did not identify the official, economist Fritz Alphonse Jean told media he was the target.
US-backed GHF ‘aid mission’ in Gaza ends – a timeline of violence
GHF is halting operations after more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed in and around its distribution sites.
UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon
At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in the Israeli strike on Ein El-Hilweh camp.
Israel says it receives remains believed to be of Gaza captive
Testing to determine whether remains belong to one of the three remaining deceased captives still in Gaza.
Why the UK’s 2025 budget has Rachel Reeves facing an ‘impossible trilemma’
Reeves faces daunting challenge - poor public finances and widespread public discontent with government.
Who is Mark Kelly, and why is the US senator accused of ‘sedition’?
In a video, six Democratic lawmakers who held military and intelligence positions say 'illegal orders' can be refused.
Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 years: What we know
Several airlines in India have been forced to cancel flights because of dangerous volcanic ash in the air.