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Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".

Who are the Houthis and what do they want?

A rapid military advance down Yemen's Red Sea coast has put the spotlight on the Iran-backed group, amid growing concerns about the global energy market.

Turkiye vs France: UEFA Nations League – teams, kickoff time, lineups

Zinedine Zidane brings 'aura' to his first France game as coach, against Turkiye in Nations League

Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Israel’s enemies and allies in UN speech

Israeli prime minister denounces Iran, NYC Mayor Mamdani and critics accusing Israel of crimes against Palestinians.

DR Congo and Ivory Coast top Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opening wins

DR Congo beat Equatorial Guinea, while Ivory Coast cruise by Ghana and Cameroon beat Comoros as AFCON qualifiers begin.

Croatian court approves extradition in Nord Stream bombing case

Nord Stream sabotage suspect to be extradited from Croatia; court ruling faces appeal with final decision still pending.

Trump and Xi hold critical talks at White House summit

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran.

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder arrested at Netanyahu UN protest

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among about 100 protesters arrested outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu’s speech.

Dutch PM’s contrasting stance on ICC-wanted Putin, Netanyahu

Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.

Portugal beat Wales 1-0 with Felix goal as Nations League defence begins

Joao Felix nets the only goal of the game, while Cristiano Ronaldo has an effort ruled out, as Portugal beat Wales 1-0.

Netanyahu blames ‘juvenile delinquents’ for violence in occupied West Bank

As spoke at the UN, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Qatar national team kicks off Gulf Cup campaign with a win over Bahrain (Video)

US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois

US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois

Shafaq News..UAE, Qatar open Gulf Cup with wins

New York sues Polymarket over allegations of illegal gambling operations

The lawsuit comes two months after the state filed a similar lawsuit against competitor Kalshi.

Israel moves to ban main Palestinian-led lists from election

Israel’s election panel has voted to disqualify the two main Palestinian-led lists from next month’s election.

What’s triggered the latest violence in Ethiopia?

Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.

US rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.

Delegates walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speech

Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.

Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN

Mahmoud Abbas says saving two-state solution begins with preserving Palestinian land, protecting those who live on it.

Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara

Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.

US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House

Nigeria vs: Madagascar AFCON 2027 qualifier – preview, teams, prediction

Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles - a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.

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Iranian-American group sues Trump over war

Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.

Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.

Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.

Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister

In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.

Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan

Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.

Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN

UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have 'skyrocketed' with 90% unemployed in Gaza.

Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council

Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations, but not one has a permanent seat on the powerful UN Security Council.

‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.

‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.

Four civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

Four civilians have been killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.

Media outlets access to White House restored after a chaotic few hours

A US federal judge had ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' the three outlets' access.

White House restores CNN, MS NOW, Politico access after hours of chaos

A US federal judge had ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' the three outlets' access.

Mahmoud Abbas: What will it take to ‘protect’ Palestine?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would “remain silent” on Israel's actions.

Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters

US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an 'opportunity' for Putin to engage with other world leaders.

LIVE: Ivory Coast vs Ghana – AFCON qualifying

Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars.

NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run

Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.

LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League

Follow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.

Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House

Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Yemen's Houthis said they targeted a 'sensitive' site in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.

Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?

Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.

Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero

Pervasive, persistent and poisonous: How one US company helped pollute the world with forever chemicals.

‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time

A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.

Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Microsoft pledges $10bn investment for Gulf cloud, AI infrastructure

Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules

Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.

Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?

Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.

Netanyahu at UNGA over the years

Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.

Hurricane Polo brings fears of heavy rain and landslides in Mexico

Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.

Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident

Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.

Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger

A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.

Tyson Fury to face British rival Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11

The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.

Microsoft bets $10 billion on AI expansion across Gulf states

Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major comeback

PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.

Far-right UK activist Daniel Thomas arrested after slashing dinghy

Thomas, 37, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, endangering the safety of a ship.