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Ruto’s moment of decision

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 15:04
Will the Kenyan president go down the same path as his predecessors?

How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:00
Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, threatening their livelihoods, culture and environment.

Taiwan to stop ‘worshipping authoritarianism’ at Chiang Kai-shek statue

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 13:41
Changing of guard ceremonies in memorial hall for island's first president will be moved outside from next week.

As Israel inflicts starvation, I am fighting to feed my baby in Gaza

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 13:40
Amid the lack of food, I want to keep breastfeeding Lya, hoping to protect her from malnutrition.

Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 13:29
Former PM's party to get key parliament seats, denying the ruling coalition a two-thirds majority.

Report shows lowest turnout in UK general election since universal suffrage

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 13:14
Voter turnout was 10 percent lower in areas with the most Muslims as Israel's war on Gaza remains a key issue.

Mistakes and defiance from Biden at NATO news conference

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 13:11
US President Joe Biden misnamed his vice president and the Ukrainian leader on a day when he faced off with the press.

Trans fat: The invisible killer we must eliminate from world’s food supply

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 12:47
We call on all governments to limit or ban trans fat in all foods.

OSCE official jailed for ‘spying’ in Russian-held Ukraine

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 12:26
European security group slams sentencing of Vadym Golda for 'reconnaissance activities' used to direct missile strikes.

‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 12:22
The company could be fined up to 6 percent of its total worldwide annual turnover if the findings are later confirmed.

Did Brazil’s spy agency snoop on Bolsonaro rivals?

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:56
Court records allege that under Bolsonaro's aide, Brazil's spy agency snooped on politicians, judges and officials.

A 12-year-old boxing champ in Mongolia dreams of Olympic glory

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:17
Mongolians have won Olympic medals in boxing and other individual sports such as wrestling and archery in the past.

Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:13
French coastguard says 63 people were rescued and returned to Boulogne-sur-Mer after trying to sail to Britain.

Israel is forcing more Palestinians to tear down their own homes

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:11
Israel is forcing more Palestinians to tear down their own homes amid a surge in demolition orders.

Will the UK’s policy on Israel-Palestine shift under new PM Starmer?

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 09:32
Palestinians in Gaza have little hope Starmer will ease their plight as experts point to possible areas of policy shift.

Why is Greece introducing a six-day working week?

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 08:41
Greece is adopting a controversial new policy that bucks the trend worldwide of moving towards fewer working days.

‘Star Wars’: South Korea touts lasers to shoot down North’s drones

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 08:40
South Korea says it plans to expand the laser programme to hit larger targets including aircraft and ballistic missiles.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 868

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 07:59
As the war enters its 868th day, these are the main developments.

More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 07:35
Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘peace mission 5.0’

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 07:30
Orban, a longtime Trump supporter, has also visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing to promote a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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