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Haiti violence: UN says more than 40,000 flee Port-au-Prince violence in 10 days

More than 40,000 people fled their homes in Port-au-Prince over just ten days this month as the Haitian capital was rocked by a spike in gang violence.

Haiti violence: UN says more than 40,000 flee Port-au-Prince violence in 10 days

Internal displacement in Africa triples in 15 years: monitor

Internal displacement in Africa triples in 15 years: monitor

'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining

'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining

Ukraine drones hit Russian oil energy facility: Kyiv source

Ukraine drones hit Russian oil energy facility: Kyiv source

High-flying Blues see off Leicester City as Arsenal clear the Forest

Gunners secured a 3-0 win at home.

High-flying Blues see off Leicester City as Arsenal clear the Forest

Developing nations slam 'paltry' $300 bn climate deal

The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal but poorer nations dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.

Developing nations slam 'paltry' $300 bn climate deal

Main points of the $300 billion climate deal

The deal reached at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan ramps up the money that wealthy historic emitters will provide to help poorer nations transition to cleaner energy and adapt to global warming.

Main points of the $300 billion climate deal

With destruction at Lebanon border, Israel could seek buffer zone: experts

Israel appears to be trying to create a buffer zone in south Lebanon to remove the threat from Hezbollah but its effectiveness in preventing cross-border attacks remains to be seen, observers say.

With destruction at Lebanon border, Israel could seek buffer zone: experts

Between bomb craters: Taxis stuck on war-hit Lebanon-Syria border

Stuck in no man's land on the war-hit Lebanon-Syria border, cab driver Fadi Slika now scrapes a living ferrying passengers between two deep craters left by Israeli air strikes.

Between bomb craters: Taxis stuck on war-hit Lebanon-Syria border

Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon said an Israeli air strike on the heart of its capital that brought down a residential building and jolted residents across the city on Saturday killed at least 11 people.

Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump

Inconsistent Arsenal tackle Forest as EPL returns to action.

Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump

Guardiola says 75 percent of Premier League clubs want Man City relegated

A hearing into the Premier League's 115 charges against City has been ongoing for several weeks.

Guardiola says 75 percent of Premier League clubs want Man City relegated

COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer

The offer was roundly spurned by countries that need enormous sums to shift their economies to clean energy and build resilience to climate shocks on their doorstep.

COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean

Selling Chrome would deprive Google of a rich source of information used to train its algorithms and promote its other services like Maps.

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean

NATO chief discusses 'global security' with Trump

NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the "global security issues facing the alliance", a spokeswoman said Saturday.

NATO chief discusses 'global security' with Trump

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif

The ICC's move theoretically limits the movement of Netanyahu, as any of the court's 124 national members would be obliged to arrest him on their territory.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif

Biden calls ICC warrant for Israeli PM 'outrageous'

US President Joe Biden called the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for top Israeli leaders "outrageous" in a statement Thursday.

Biden calls ICC warrant for Israeli PM 'outrageous'

Israel army says killed five Hamas militants in north Gaza raid

Israel's military said on Friday it had killed five Hamas militants, including commanders, in an overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia.

Israel army says killed five Hamas militants in north Gaza raid

Adani shares sink again in India after founder's US charges

Shares in Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate sunk again Friday after US charges alleging the tycoon paid more than $250 million in bribes.

Adani shares sink again in India after founder's US charges

Trump taps loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general.

Trump taps loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the International Criminal Court as "anti-Semitic" on Thursday afer it issued arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister.

Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister

Deadlocked COP29 awaits fresh draft deal on final day

The main priority at COP29 is agreeing a new target to replace the $100 billion a year that rich nations provide poorer ones to reduce emissions and adapt to disasters.

Deadlocked COP29 awaits fresh draft deal on final day

Israel strikes Gaza after ICC issues arrest warrants

Israel's military said on Friday it had killed two commanders involved in Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, day after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants over the war.

Israel strikes Gaza after ICC issues arrest warrants

Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe arrested ahead of local polls

Freeman Mbowe, was detained by police on Friday, his Chadema party said, after officers dispersed an opposition rally with tear gas just days before local elections.

Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe arrested ahead of local polls

Street-style snappers reclaim the heart of Nairobi

The colourful streets are also teeming with teenage TikTokers, whose cameras capture their hypnotic routines to the bass beats of arbantone, a popular Kenyan music genre.

Street-style snappers reclaim the heart of Nairobi

Kenya knew about arrest of opposition figure: Uganda govt

The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with Nairobi's knowledge, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.

Kenya knew about arrest of opposition figure: Uganda govt

US pushes UN to upgrade Haiti force to peacekeepers

The US is pushing to have a Kenyan-led police force trying to restore order in gang-ridden Haiti should be turned into a UN peacekeeping mission.

US pushes UN to upgrade Haiti force to peacekeepers

India's Adani Group calls US bribery charges 'baseless'

ndia's Adani Group on Thursday rejected charges made by US prosecutors that its founder Gautam Adani had paid more than $250 million in bribes to secure lucrative government contracts.

India's Adani Group calls US bribery charges 'baseless'

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme

Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

One in 10 women worldwide suffers from endometriosis, a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb.

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

Shares of India's Adani Enterprises drop by 20pc after founder's US charges

Shares in India's Adani Enterprises slumped 20% after US prosecutors charged billionaire industrialist founder Gautam Adani with paying hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes

Shares of India's Adani Enterprises drop by 20pc after founder's US charges

World still split over money as clock ticks on COP29

A fresh draft deal published Thursday at the deadlocked COP29 climate talks shows rich and poor countries still divided as time runs out to strike a finance agreement for developing nations.

World still split over money as clock ticks on COP29

Why is Indian tycoon Gautam Adani facing US bribery charges?

Gautam Adani's business empire is again in turmoil after the billionaire Indian tycoon was charged in the United States with paying exorbitant bribes to secure lucrative government contracts.

Why is Indian tycoon Gautam Adani facing US bribery charges?

US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

The US government has asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.

US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

Tight security as Kenya's embattled Ruto to address nation

Heavy police presence was deployed in Nairobi streets Thursday ahead of President William Ruto's State of the Nation speech, which comes as he faces criticism over unpopular economic policies.

Tight security as Kenya's embattled Ruto to address nation

Adani plunges in Mumbai on founder's charges as Asian markets retreat

Shares in Indian conglomerate Adani tanked on Thursday after its industrialist owner Gautam Adani was charged by US prosecutors with handing out more than $250 million in bribes for key contracts.

Adani plunges in Mumbai on founder's charges as Asian markets retreat

Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes

Dozens of people were killed or unaccounted for after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.

Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes

US embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant air attack'

The US embassy in Kyiv warned of a "potential significant air attack" and shuttered its doors, following Russia's vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory.

US embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant air attack'

Iraq holds its first census in 40 years

Iraq is holding its first nationwide census in nearly four decades this week, a long-awaited count in a nation blighted by sectarian and ethnic divisions.

Iraq holds its first census in 40 years

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war.

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

Bodies burned after Haiti police, civilians kill 28 alleged gang members

Police and civilian self-defense groups killed 28 alleged gang members in Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday.

Bodies burned after Haiti police, civilians kill 28 alleged gang members

US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'within grasp'

Lebanese official said the government has a positive view of the truce plan. But Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said they would continue military operations.

US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'within grasp'

Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday, accused of seeking to compromise national security.

Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

Breakaway Somaliland's opposition leader wins presidential poll

Somaliland's opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has won the presidency of the breakaway region of Somalia, according to election results released Tuesday.

Breakaway Somaliland's opposition leader wins presidential poll

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