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Israel, Lebanon close to reaching ceasefire
Two countries reach agreement on 'deal terms'
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Biden pardons two Turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
Biden used his presidential pardon power to spare the birds from the Thanksgiving table
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Nine including six children, die in separate boat sinkings in near Greece
Two boats sank in separate incidents in the Aegean Sea as authorities rescued some 40 people
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Ceasefire hopes rise as Israel and Lebanon signal progress towards agreement
According to US official the the full ceasefire to be possible within a week as there are few hurdles to be resolved
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Bill Clinton claims Trump’s cabinet picks demonise those with a 'good education'
Clinton says Trump’s second-term cabinet picks aim to undermine public trust in the federal government
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Britain to follow ‘due process’ if Netanyahu visits, says Foreign Minister Lammy
David Lammy said we have always been committed to our obligations under international law
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PETA accuses Butterball of producing sexually violated turkeys
PETA exposes disturbing animal abuse at Butterball turkey plant in new undercover investigation.
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Human impact causes 31.5-inch shift in Earth's axis
Massive groundwater pumping adds 0.24 inches to sea levels, affecting Earth’s rotation
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Storm Bert: Travel disrupted amid flooding in Wiltshire towns
Storm Bert hit the late Friday, bringing snow, heavy rain, and strong winds that impacted many areas in UK
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Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship
Number of ventures run by females increases from 600 to 10,000 since Taliban takeover
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Riots after India mosque survey claim two lives
Clashes in India over mosque survey leave two dead and 16 officers injured, sparked by claims of a temple beneath.
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Poor nations slam 'paltry' $300b climate deal
Sierra Leone's climate minister says it shows a 'lack of goodwill' from rich countries to stand by the world's poor
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UAE arrests 3 after Israeli rabbi killed
UAE confirms the murder of Israeli-Moldovan Tzvi Kogan, with three suspects arrested in record time.
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Hezbollah fires rocket barrages at Tel Aviv after 29 killed in Beirut
Hezbollah fired rocket barrages at Israel after deadly Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, US-led ceasefire talks progress
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Trump's NSA pick calls for end to escalation in Ukraine
Waltz opposes increasing aid to Kiev
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Wounded Bangladesh protesters receive robotic helping hand
Bangladesh protesters wounded in the revolution try robotic prosthetic hands after losing limbs.
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UK faith leaders oppose assisted dying bill
UK religious leaders express concern over assisted dying bill, as MPs prepare for a crucial vote this week.
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Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK
Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK after IAEA censure, discussing enrichment and regional issues.
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Kashmiris, Sikhs hold joint protest in Paris
Sikhs and Kashmiris protest in Paris, condemning the 1984 massacre and calling for justice and freedom.
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Iranian official hints at "Carefully Considered" response to Israel's actions
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called for legal action against Israel’s leadership
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Ukraine’s envoy praises Turkey for preventing Russia’s naval capture of Odesa, Mykolaiv
Ambassador highlights Turkey’s role in facilitating trade, particularly transport of goods through Turkish ports
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Trump’s new hawk
Trump’s choice of neocon Marco Rubio for secretary of state is sending shockwaves around the world
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Sinkhole shuts Victoria's Great Alpine Road
Experts suspect an old mineshaft caused the sinkhole as assessments begin to plan repairs and ensure road safety.
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Japanese companies issue zero-tolerance rules for rude customers
Rule includes measures against verbal abuse and threats, reflects growing concerns in Japan’s service sector
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An increasingly insular West appears isolated at G20
Biden’s decision to authorise strikes on Russia overshadowed Brazil’s focus on anti-poverty & climate efforts
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Indian man found alive on funeral pyre after being declared dead
Indian man found alive moments before cremation after doctors skip postmortem; investigation underway.
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Philippine VP, Sara Duterte, warns of assassination plot against President if she is killed
The Philippine government pledges to investigate threats amid Vice President’s warning.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham warns UK over Netanyahu arrest
Remarks come after EU Chief Borrell reiterates EU member states are obligated to enforce all arrest warrants
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APEC showdown: Xi at the centre, Biden on the sidelines
The stark contrast between US & China’s global strategies came into sharp focus at the summit in Peru
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Sudan army says recaptures key state capital
Sennar state capital of Sinja is strategic prize in 19 month war between regular army and RSF
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Push to salvage climate talks
Poor nations seek more money from rich countries
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COP29 agrees on $300 billion annual climate fund until 2035
Wealthy nations' pledge was criticised for falling short of the urgent needs of poorer countries
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Sweden joins Danes guarding Chinese ship in cable probe
Sections of two telecom cables were cut on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial waters of the Baltic Sea
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Russia woos fighters thru loans write-off
Putin signs law allowing those signing up to fight in Ukraine to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000
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Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK
Storm Bert left at least 60,000 properties in Ireland without power, closed roads
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Hamas says Israeli hostage killed
Abu Obeida's statement did not further identify the hostage or say how or when she was killed
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11 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Beirut attack followed by others in city's southern suburbs after calls by Israeli military to evacuate the area
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US committed to 'diplomatic resolution' in Lebanon
US Defence secretary urges Israeli counterpart to improve "dire" conditions in Gaza
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Ukraine’s infrastructure damage: 321 facilities damaged by Russian attacks, says Zelenskiy
Twenty merchant ships belonging to other countries were also damaged by Russian strikes, he added
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COP29 breakthrough: Wealthy nations boost climate fund to $300 billion for developing nations
With no formal update yet of the deal draft from the COP29 presidency, the mood was tense among negotiating groups
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Storm Bert Strikes Britain: One dead as snow, rain, and winds cause disruption
Storm also hit Ireland, flooding roads in the west and cutting power to tens of thousands of customers
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Eleven NGOs urge France to enforce ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Non-governmental organizations also demand sanctions against Israeli officials
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Trump and NATO's chief discuss key ‘Global Security’ challenges
NATO allies say keeping Kyiv in the fight against Moscow is key to both European and American security
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North America's oldest macaroni penguins mark their 40th year
SeaWorld San Diego's two macaroni penguins now recognised as oldest known in region and in North America respectively.
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BJP’s strategic shift powers Maharashtra state victory, Jharkhand win remains elusive
BJP's victory in Maharashtra highlights a shift to local leadership and women's welfare; Jharkhand faces challenges.
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Switzerland recognising obesity as a disability under certain conditions
The Federal Court's ruling allows obesity patients to apply for invalidity pensions, subject to treatment.
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Israeli attack targets hospital killing seven medics in Lebanon
Israeli forces target 11-story building with missile attack, causing it to collapse as Gaza hospitals risk closure
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'World War III has begun:' Ukraine’s former top general
Valery Zaluzhny claims that the conflict has expanded beyond Russia.
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UK hints Netanyahu could face arrest over ICC warrant if he visits Britain
PM's spokesman says UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and international law
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US reports first bird-flu case in a child
As a precaution, close family members of the child were tested, with all results coming back negative