Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives
As US president's term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel's war have not yielded results.
Israel’s UNRWA ban is another declaration of genocidal intent
Israel is attacking UNRWA because the UN agency helps Palestinians live.
Magic society launches hunt for first female member, expelled for posing as a man – CNN
Beluga whale was Russian military asset – but no spy – BBC.com
- Beluga whale was Russian military asset - but no spy BBC.com
- Russia’s Spy Whale Was Actually a Fugitive ‘Hooligan’ The Daily Beast
- Secrets of the Spy Whale review – the bizarre tale of how Russia used a cetacean as a secret agent The Guardian
- Russian whale wasn’t spying Semafor
- Mysterious whale was Russian military guard dog, scientist reveals Israel Hayom
Azerbaijan’s president slams ‘colonial’ French, Dutch overseas territories at COP29 – POLITICO Europe
- Azerbaijan’s president slams ‘colonial’ French, Dutch overseas territories at COP29 POLITICO Europe
- Azerbaijan leader accuses France of colonial ‘crimes’ in COP29 speech Al Jazeera English
- COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN chief UN News
- COP 29, Day 3: Small islands reaffirm commitments, and Climate Action Commissioner EU's leadership Euronews
- Azerbaijan President Aliyev blasts France for reaction to New Caledonia protests Le Monde
Bali flights cancelled due to dangerous volcanic ash – BBC.com
- Bali flights cancelled due to dangerous volcanic ash BBC.com
- Indonesia’s volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali The Associated Press
- Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds CNN
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Spews Ash nasa.gov
- Volcano Spews Hot Ash For Miles, Burns Down Homes The Weather Channel
Elon Musk wades in on latest Italian migrant case: ‘These judges must go’ – Euronews
- Elon Musk wades in on latest Italian migrant case: 'These judges must go' Euronews
- Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings The Associated Press
- Italy’s president censures Trump appointee Musk after autocracy remarks POLITICO Europe
- Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy's domestic politics Reuters
- After calling Germany's chancellor a ‘fool’, Elon Musk now wants Italy’s judges to be removed Fortune
Biden deflects from journalist’s Gaza deal question
US President Joe Biden asked a reporter if she can be “hit in the head”, in response to a Gaza deal question.
In Lebanon, residents fear Hezbollah could be hiding among people displaced by war – NPR
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know
Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England's most prolific serial abusers.
India’s top court bans ‘bulldozer justice’ as punishment
The court said authorities cannot demolish property of people just because they are accused of crimes.
What do we know about the North Korean troops joining Russia’s war?
Soldiers from the isolated communist state have no experience in modern warfare and a lot to learn on the battlefield.
Selena Gomez ‘shines’ in new Oscar-tipped musical
The singer and actress stars in Emilia Pérez, a new Netflix musical which has been tipped for awards.
Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row
Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.
Palau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed
Pro-US President Surangel Whipps Jr, whose nation recognises Taiwan, joins complaints over Beijing's maritime claims.
US President-elect Donald Trump: Openings and warnings for Africa – BBC.com
- US President-elect Donald Trump: Openings and warnings for Africa BBC.com
- In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency The Associated Press
- As Trump Returns, African Exporters Torn Between Hope And Horror Barron's
- With Trump election win, Africa braces for US aid cuts, uncertainty Al Jazeera English
- Trump might cut aid to Africa but bankroll projects ‘aimed at displacing China’ South China Morning Post
Somaliland eyes recognition as it goes to polls
Voting begins in Somaliland amid regional tensions and hopes for international recognition after 30 years of self-rule.
Israeli drones shooting children in Gaza deliberately ‘day after day’, UK surgeon tells MPs – Middle East Eye
- Israeli drones shooting children in Gaza deliberately 'day after day', UK surgeon tells MPs Middle East Eye
- Israel methodically destroying Gaza, say health workers POLITICO Europe
- Gazan Rescue Service Has Stopped Operating in the North The New York Times
- Health care workers in Gaza ask why the international community ignores their suffering Salon
- British doctor warns Gaza aid restrictions amount to bogus excuses The National
Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa
Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.
UN condemns ‘acts reminiscent of gravest international crimes’ in Gaza
The UN’s aid chief said that the world is "witnessing acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes" in Gaza.