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Droughts, floods, wildfires: 2024 natural disasters in pictures
An array of climate emergencies has killed, injured and displaced thousands across the globe this year.
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies aged 90
Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.
Gaza appeals for help as Israeli army attacks key hospitals
The Israeli military is targeting Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, Indonesian Hospital and al-Awda Hospital.
‘More bullets’: Analysts mull whether Russia will move to Libya after Syria
Russia's potential redeployment to Libya carries consequences for Moscow, Tripoli and beyond.
Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review
From Shamar Joseph's searing spell of pace bowling to New Zealand's Women's T20 World Cup win, here are our picks.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts
Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth launched jets of a molten lava eruption.
South Korea opposition considering move to impeach acting president
Following impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, Democratic Party to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han Duck-soo.
Russia says two missing after cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean
Ursa Major sank after explosion in the engine room, 14 of 16 crew members rescued, Russian Foreign Ministry says.
Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists
Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.
Video: Mangione pleads not guilty to CEO murder
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom.
Blast at explosives factory in Turkiye kills 12
Officials say four people were injured in the explosion at a munitions factory in Balikesir province.
‘They’re gone’: Victims’ families in Syria demand truth, justice, closure
Thousands of Syrian families believe their missing loved ones were killed during the war and now seek truth and justice.
Israel’s Netanyahu tells Knesset ‘some progress’ made on Gaza deal
Netanyahu, who has been repeatedly accused of sabotaging ceasefire talks, did not provide a timeline for a deal.
Tonga elects new prime minister after predecessor’s sudden resignation
'Aisake Valu Eke, former finance minister, is set to lead the Pacific nation until elections in November 2025.
Germany Magdeburg Christmas market attacker: What we know so far
The suspect, originally from Saudi Arabia, shared Islamophobic messages online and criticised German refugee policies.
US-Japan steel deal goes to Biden for final decision after panel deadlocks
Committee on Foreign Investment in the US fails to agree on national security risks of proposed takeover of US Steel.
Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas chief Haniyeh for first time
Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Houthi rebels that Israel will 'behead' its leaders as it did to Hamas.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034
Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever
Clinton, 78, admitted to hospital for testing and observation, deputy chief of staff says.
UN raises death toll for recent Cite Soleil massacre in Haiti’s capital
The UN now says 207 people were killed in a slum neighbourhood of the capital, Port-au-Prince, earlier this month.