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Israeli attacks on Lebanon in maps and charts: Live tracker
Israel killed more than 700 people, including 50 children and 94 women, across Lebanon since September 23.
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Experts say Putin’s announcement is aimed at stopping the West from allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles.
NYC mayor Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges
Eric Adams says he will fight charges stemming from alleged illegal campaign contributions from Turkish sources.
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Death toll mounts as Hurricane Helene carves path across southern US
Forecasters had warned of a ‘nightmare’ storm surge after Helene made landfall in the southeastern United States.
At least 3,661 killed in ‘senseless’ Haiti gang violence this year: UN
UN rights chief calls for crackdown on arms trafficking that fuels ‘criminality’ and widens humanitarian crisis.
What will bring an end to Sudan’s conflict?
Sudan’s army made gains in the capital Khartoum this week.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms midfielder Rodri will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, moves to Georgia: What we know
Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to tropical storm but authorities warn rainfall and winds are still a danger.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Israel, US warships
Iran-aligned group says it will continue its attacks on Israel until its ‘aggression on Lebanon and Gaza stops’.
More than 30,000 people crossed into Syria from Lebanon: UN
About half of them were children and adolescents and 80 percent were Syrian nationals, according to UNHCR.
Israel bombs compound of Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing one person
Assault targets area sheltering displaced Palestinians, destroying 18 tents and injuring seven people.
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning governing party vote
Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.
‘A nightmare’: Lebanese Americans anxious, angry as Israel attacks homeland
Lebanese community members in US are pushing through grief, fear and outrage to help people back home.
Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support
The Republican candidate for US president has claimed he could rapidly make a deal to end the Ukraine war.
Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks
Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents.
Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over.
Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party’s lurch to ‘far right’
Former co-chair criticises party’s ‘hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities’.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 945
As the war enters its 945th day, these are the main developments.
Who’s in, who’s out: All ICC Women’s T20 World Cup squads in one place
From champions Australia to challengers India, here’s how the squads line up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Sudan’s army launches major offensive on Khartoum
The army lost control of most of the capital to the paramilitary RSF at the start of the conflict last April.
Israel launches new Lebanon attacks despite growing calls for ceasefire
Dozens killed in Israeli attacks, Lebanon’s health ministry says, as Israel claims it killed Hezbollah senior commander.
Who is Pesto the penguin and why does everyone love him?
Nearly two billion people have viewed footage of the unusually large baby king penguin in Australia.
Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister?
Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader in a race analysts say is more unpredictable than usual.
New York’s Mayor Eric Adams indicted: Everything you need to know
Adams has been charged with bribery and soliciting illegal foreign donations to his election campaign.
Zelenskyy visits White House as partisan divide grows ahead of US vote
Biden administration pledges ‘surge’ in support, but friction growing between Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader.
Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared
US execution comes days after that of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, where victim’s family also asked for clemency.
Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal
Comments appear to significantly lower the threshold for Russia to use its vast nuclear arsenal.
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of aiding armed groups in East African court case
DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups.
New York City mayor charged with taking bribes, illegal campaign funds
US prosecutors indict Eric Adams on federal charges that he solicited bribes from Turkish businessmen and officials.
‘Extremely dangerous’: Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida coast
Forecasters say Helene has strengthened as it is expected to make landfall in north Florida’s Big Bend region.
Will Israel’s onslaught on Lebanon force Iran to shift its approach?
An Iranian response is certain, but leaders in Tehran wish to carefully calibrate their retaliation, analysts said.
Coffee on the street in Beirut: Stories of Lebanese displacement
As Israel’s bombs rain down on the south, Lebanese people are fleeing northwards, trying to find safety.
Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel sentenced to six months in prison
Ayachi Zammel sentenced on charges of falsifying documents days before Tunisia’s presidential election.
Young chef Renad inspires Gaza with viral cooking videos
A 10-year-old girl living amid the Israeli onslaught on Gaza finds a love for cooking with ingredients from aid boxes.
US, France lead call for temporary ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border
Israeli military and Hezbollah continue to trade fire in intense attacks despite appeal for pause in hostilities.
Biden announces ‘surge’ in military aid for Ukraine
US president unveils aid worth nearly $8bn, including ‘long-range’ missiles, ahead of talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy.
Author Jhumpa Lahiri declines NYC’s Noguchi Museum award after keffiyeh ban
Pulitzer Prize winner refuses to accept award from museum that fired staff for wearing emblem of Palestinian solidarity.
Hong Kong jails editors of now closed Stand News for ‘sedition’
Chung Pui-kuen jailed for 21 months and Patrick Lam for 11 months under colonial-era law.
Japan court acquits former boxer of murder after decades on death row
Judge acknowledges Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted for murders at miso factory in 1966.
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and AJ+ win Emmy for Gaza war documentary
Award comes after pro-Israel organisation criticises nomination of short film on initial days of Israel’s war on Gaza.
IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge
The $7bn loan is a lifeline for Pakistan’s struggling economy, but experts say the country needs fundamental changes.
Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says attacks are meant to prevent the world from knowing what is happening in Gaza.
Why was Marcellus Williams executed? What to know about the Missouri case
Marcellus Williams has been executed in Missouri, despite objections from prosecutors.
Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time
The Sazanami sailed south through the 180-kilometre waterway with ships from Australia and New Zealand.
Israel ‘spreading terror’, Lebanon’s PM tells UN Security Council
UNSC told that France, US working on 21-day ceasefire proposal as fighting between Israel, Hezbollah intensifies.


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