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COP29 opens in Azerbaijan for talks centred on climate funding
Delegates from nearly 200 countries join as negotiators seek increase in $100bn-a-year target for developing nations.
Pro-Palestinian protesters detained after defying Amsterdam ban
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the city's Dam Square, chanting 'Free Palestine' and holding up placards.
Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli
Captain Rohit likely to miss the opening Test in Perth as India look to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Trump announces immigration official Tom Homan as ‘border czar’
An expected appointment as Trump pledges to launch the largest deportation operation in the country's history.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 990
As the war enters its 990th day, these are the main developments.
Jamie Oliver pulls children’s book after outcry from Indigenous Australians
British celebrity chef says he is 'devastated' his fantasy book caused offence.
Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly
President-elect says leadership candidates must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for appointees.
Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’
US president-elect's call comes after the German leader had openly backed Joe Biden's re-election.
Earthquake rocks Cuba as residents struggle to recover from recent storms
Officials say efforts to assess damage are under way after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Cuba.
Haiti’s transitional council moves to replace PM in contentious move
Council sets out to replace interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, marking more political turmoil and instability.
Canada remembers Murray Sinclair, trailblazing Indigenous judge and senator
Relatives, friends and leaders say Sinclair, who died this week aged 73, and his legacy will 'never be forgotten'.
Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser
The outgoing US president is expected to start making his pitch to Trump during a transition meeting on Wednesday.
Saudi armed forces chief visits Iranian counterpart for rare meeting
Iran's General Mohammad Bagheri calls for increased security cooperation between the two countries.
Dutch police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam
Police in Amsterdam beat pro-Palestinian protesters with batons and arrested more than 100.
Russia and Ukraine launch drone swarms in new offensive
Russia and Ukraine have unleashed hundreds of attack drones.
‘Rare event’: Canada records its first human bird flu case
A teenager from British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian flu; health authorities investigating.
What does Trump’s comeback mean for East Asia?
He's marked China as his primary adversary, threatening heavy tariffs on its imports.
With US House election gains, Republicans close in on unified power
Republicans five seats short of a majority in House of Representatives, with 20 races still uncalled.
Israeli football fans, pro-Palestinians attacked in Amsterdam: What we know
Tensions in Dutch capital had been brewing after Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans took down a Palestine flag.
India will not travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PCB
Pakistan Cricket Board seeks advice from its government after India's refusal to cross the border is confirmed.