Guinea opens illegal gold mining trial, 1,200 people arrested
Guinea opened a trial over illegal gold mining on Thursday, November 12, after a crackdown on mineral extraction in the district of Siguiri. There was a ban on "unregulated and illegal" gold mining in the area where the
Russia is ‘setting traps’ in Ukraine talks, EU foreign policy chief warns
Kaja Kallas says Moscow is trying to divert attention from its aggression by raising issue of European security The EU’s foreign policy chief has warned against “walking into the traps that Russia is setting” as she said
The Downfall of AI’s ‘Rock Star’ Boss, Ukraine: Who speaks for Europe? Protests & Presidents
On The World This Week with Gavin Lee, our panel distills the breaking news and global stories of the past 7 days into 45 minutes. Ukraine: Who will speak for Europe? In a week thats seen the first direct talks between U
Hurry up and wait: Europe wants a place at the table, ‘must make up its mind’ over Ukraine
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Alexander Titov, Lecturer in Modern European History at Queen's University Belfast and a specialist on Russia. He's joined us to discuss high-level meetings in Abu Dhabi, Dublin and the pr
Israel bars supplies needed to treat six-year-old Gaza burn victim
Six-year-old burns victim Masa is one of the patients in Gaza whose recovery is under threat due to Israeli restrictions
Iran honours fallen soldiers in Iran-Iraq war with missile display
Thousands gathered in Tehran for a mass funeral honouring 110 unidentified soldiers killed in the Iran-Iraq war.
EU leaders choose team for Ukraine peace talks after months of wavering
British representatives will be part of a team representing Europe in Ukraine peace talks.
Russia sends major business delegation to Kabul for business talks with the Taliban
A Russian deputy prime minister led a 70-strong Russian delegation to Afghanistan, pursuing deals on transport, logistics, agriculture, and health products with the Taliban.
As EU grapples with fierce AI competition, summit overshadowed by elusive Ukraine-Russia peace deal
As EU leaders meet for an AI summit in Dublin, largely overshadowed by Russia's war on Ukraine, William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Fabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen Global. On AI, Pothier points to Europe's limit
NHL indicates Finland's block on Russian athletes could affect future games there
The NHL will consider Finland's plans to prevent Russian athletes entering the country when deciding whether to stage more regular-season games there in future, the league told The Associated Press.
Former Hamas bodyguard convicted of Birmingham knife crime also wanted in Germany
Mohammed Alfatih rearrested over alleged plot to target Israelis in Europe while detained for attack on bailiff A former Hamas bodyguard convicted of knife crime in the UK is wanted in Germany for allegedly plotting to m
Crossing Afghanistan along the 'highway of death'
Highway 1, or the Ring Road, connects Afghanistan's major cities. After September 11, 2001, it became a hotspot for crime and fighting, particularly between the capital Kabul and Kandahar, the Taliban's birthplace. Peopl
Car bombings in Russia kill military officer, injure ex-Ukraine PM adviser
Moscow blames Kyiv for a series of car bombings that have targeted people linked to the war with Ukraine.
Myanmar: Junta carries out double-tap airstrikes targeting civilians
Numerous civilian casualties have been documented in Rakhine State amid a renewed military offensive by the junta to regain control of the area. Available evidence suggests that military aircraft are deliberately targeti
Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine
The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.
Europe should not walk into Russia’s ‘traps’ on Ukraine talks, EU’s foreign policy chief Kallas says – as it happened
This blog is now closed Hungary’s Péter Magyar is also here, looking very elegant as always… … but it looks like he took a slight detour on the way back to hotel last night to try and pour a perfect pint of Guinness. Con
Jerusalem Daily: Baby dies from cold in Gaza
A baby dies from the cold in Gaza as 53 countries urge Israel to allow aid in.
US Treasury warns against rate hikes during US-Iran war energy ‘shock’
Despite Treasury's Scott Bessent's remarks, financial tracker CME Fed Watch forecasts rate hike in December likely.
What Vladimir Putin won in Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks
Donald Trump’s envoys offered the Russian president what he wants: room to stall.
UN refugee chief Barham Salih slams 'shameful' war in Sudan, urges 'political solution'
In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN refugee chief Barham Salih called the war in Sudan "shameful" and urged the world to end it. With forced displacement at a record high, he warned that funding cuts are hurting people "i
Russia strikes targets across Ukraine as Kyiv launches nearly 1,200 drones
Russian strikes hit targets across Ukraine on Thursday, with one attack damaging a hospital. Ukraine meanwhile fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its biggest aerial attacks since Moscow’s fu
EU agrees on five countries to represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks
European leaders believe a US-backed process will allow Moscow and Washington to decide the fate of the conflict.
German spies handed new powers to tackle 'hybrid threats' from abroad
German reforms mean foreign and domestic intelligence services will have greater powers to combat espionage, terrorism and sabotage.
Why does El Salvador's Bukele have troops in Haiti?
Haiti's Prime Minister congratulating El Salvador's President for a gang crackdown in Haiti has shone a light on the relationship between the two countries. What's going on, and where does the US stand?
Iran targeted US radar system in Bahrain
Iran claimed it struck US radar systems in Bahrain, while the US said it had intercepted the attacks. Clashes continue in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war remains in a state of de-escalation.
Beijing faces its Russia dilemma amid talk of Xi-Trump-Putin summit
China is forced to tread carefully as it considers hosting a meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. While the optics are sure to favor Moscow, Beijing is risking its image at the global stage.
Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?
Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries.
DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict
For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.
Roger Waters launches heartfelt plea for 'an end to the genocide in Gaza'
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has always mixed art with activism. A long-standing supporter of the Palestinian cause, the star guitarist has now released a re-imagined version of the rock anthem "Comfortably Numb" w
'Devastated wasteland': Haitian security forces regain control of stadium from gangs
Haitian security forces said they have regained control of the country's main stadium, wresting it back from the gangs that have been using it for the past two years. They were assisted by the Task Force, a private secur
The truth about Douma: How Syria covered up a chemical attack
On April 7, 2018, the Syrian town of Douma, on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, was targeted by a chemical attack. Evidence pointed to the Syrian regime, yet proof vanished, and eyewitnesses went silent. Eight year
Ukraine claims record 3,000 Russian casualties in one day as war drags on
Meanwhile, Russia appears to suggest it has control of half of unoccupied Donbas.
Most Ukrainians 'think there's no chance of a peace deal' with Russia
Ukrainian attacks killed at least nine people in Russia overnight, while Moscow struck a hospital in Kyiv and killed at least three in the south of the country, officials on both sides said Friday. It comes a day after i
Europeans overwhelmingly back creation of EU army amid fears of war with Russia
Europeans are less supportive of more EU countries having nuclear weapons
Kallas says 'Russians don't want me' as EU envoy for peace talks
Kaja Kallas has made a strong push to be appointed special EU envoy for the peace negotiations. But "Russians do not want me", she added.
Democratic civil war erupts as Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Van Hollen said in a statement that “the American people called for change” and that is why he is running
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian warship hit by drone off Nato’s coastline
Ukraine said the ship was a small corvette carrying cruise missiles
Mobile maternity units ‘gathering dust’ in Cairo after Israel refuses entry into Gaza, aid groups say
Exclusive : Charities say eight mobile units are ready to provide care for Palestinians but cannot enter the Strip
UK accused of ‘silencing’ pro-Palestine voices through entry bans
A Palestinian American activist has been refused entry to the UK to attend his charity’s annual Gaza fundraiser.
From Ukraine peace to Europe's future: How Russia is shifting the debate
As talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine make little progress, Moscow is pushing for a wider deal on Europe’s security, raising fears that the Kremlin is seeking to reshape the continent’s future on its own terms.
Ukraine’s mobilisation methods spark criticism
Social media in Ukraine is full of videos showing suspected cases of forced mobilisation. Such incidents are known as “busification”, as the recruitment officers typically take the conscripts away in minibuses. The video
Hungary’s MOL seeks EU funding as CEO warns Russian oil phase-out could trigger social unrest
MOL says it could phase out Russian oil imports by the end of 2027, but chief Bacsa warns that higher energy costs could fuel political instability in Hungary and Slovakia. He is calling for EU funding to expand alternat
Why is Ukraine attacking Russian warships in the Baltic Sea amid talks?
Finland says Ukraine struck a Russian warship near its coast as Kyiv and Moscow held US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi.
At least three killed and more than 20 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrapped up a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Ireland on Thursday.
Pakistan military reports it killed 74 ‘terrorists’ during raids
Increased attacks on the border with Afghanistan have caused tensions between the neighbours.
Haitian police retake national stadium after two years of gang control
Haitian security forces regained control of the country's main football stadium on Thursday, ending two years of gang control. Salvadoran troops have now taken over security at the venue. El Salvador deployed 2,000 soldi
Russia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters again
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says speed restrictions on Starshield system made it harder for Ukraine to shoot down drones Europe live – latest updates Russia has attacked a hospital in the centre of Kyiv, close to several western
European diesel prices stay high as global oil supply overtakes demand, IEA says
European diesel prices are still 77% above pre-war levels, the IEA said on Friday. Global oil supplies are expected to exceed demand in the fourth quarter as Gulf exports recover.
Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain
The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.
Malaysia turns to Turkey for warship missiles after Norway’s export freeze
Malaysia’s decision to pivot to Turkey for anti-ship missiles after Norway cancelled a procurement deal has offered it a way out of a costly setback, though analysts warn the episode has exposed its vulnerability to fore
Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled th
US, Ukraine say Europe to join peace talks as Putin sticks to hardline stance
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Jared Kushner said Thursday, November 12, Europe would join the next round of talks with Russia, as Vladimir Putin indicated Moscow will not compromise on its hardline
Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled th