On Wednesday, the Republican Party cleared the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both Congress chambers.

Rights group says Israel appears to have plans to permanently prevent Palestinians from returning to parts of Gaza.

Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump's victory.

As the war enters its 993rd day, these are the main developments.

Micro-blogging site says it now has more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September.

CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations.

Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Brazil's Supreme Court has been evacuated as federal police swarm the area to investigate the evening attack.

Florida legislator says it will be 'honour' to serve as top prosecutor but could face a difficult confirmation process.

Trump picked his hawkish former rival to be secretary of state, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.

Experts aren't sure what is causing fewer overdose deaths, but they are hopeful the decline is sustainable.

The Israeli army announced that six of its soldiers were killed during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

New Delhi’s air quality is getting worse as a thick winter haze blankets the city.

The Dutch city remains tense and divided after Israeli football fans provoke violence.

UNRWA chief warns new Israeli law threatens education for 660,000 Gaza students and risks extremism and marginalisation.

US President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday.

French Ecology Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher says she will not take part in the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan.

North Korean troops have begun fighting in Russia's Kursk region, as part of a major Russian offensive.

Senator John Thune of South Dakota beat Trump's loyalist Rick Scott to lead the Republican-controlled Senate.

Rival criminal factions are battling for control in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after the arrests of two drug lords.