Burkina Faso issues arrest warrants for around 20 people, including journalists
The warrants target exiled journalists, activists, an ex-minister, and former military officers who face several terrorism-related charges.
Fake Toyota airbag recall notices circulating on WhatsApp, Hongkongers warned
Hong Kong residents have been warned about fake vehicle airbag safety recall messages circulating widely on WhatsApp, with the Chinese-language notices bearing the Transport Department’s name. A department spokesman said
US suggested Ukraine could give up Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says
"This was the first time this had been raised," the Ukrainian president told reporters.
What’s next for Ukraine-Russia peace talks as war approaches fifth year?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, brokered talks this week between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv
Hungarian authorities uncover $20m during probe of Orbán-era minister
Prime Minister Péter Magyar promised a sweeping anti-corruption drive after ousting Orbán in April.
US floats Ukraine ceding land to Russia in exchange for NATO membership: Zelenskyy
Putin has indicated that Russia will not back down on territorial demands to control parts of Ukraine and has rejected the idea of foreign peacekeeping troops being deployed in the country.
US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.
South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February
The vote, first expected in 2022, will now be held on February 11, according to the country's election commission.
US proposed Ukraine cedes Donbas in exchange for joining NATO, Zelensky says
President Zelensky said the US had proposed ceding Ukraine's eastern city of Donbas to Russia, in exchange for Ukrainian membership of NATO, following the latest round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week. He reiterated
SpaceX's Starship encounters problems during 15th test flight
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched its Starship, the world's largest spaceship, into orbit where it should release 15 satellites for its Starlink network. A few minutes after lift off however, the rocket's booster
Can Nvidia survive without tech titan Jensen Huang?
The Financial Times says computing giant Nvidia has approached Rene Haas, CEO of British chip designer Arm, in its search for a potential successor to Jensen Huang. Huang resigned after his affair with an alleged Chinese
France's school principals say threats and violence have become unbearable
Headteachers gathered across France this Friday, to demonstrate their frustration after nearly two months of student protests that have blockaded high schools. Many of the teachers support the students, but say they feel
France protests for fifth Saturday against living costs and heavy-handed policing
Different causes are set to come together for one march in Paris this Saturday. Campaign groups, students and Yellow Vest protesters are due to join forces in the capital, bringing together demands on wages, education an
US nationwide flight ground stop: "Our routers got overloaded with data"
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop. More than 8,200 flights, or over 31% of those scheduled in the United States, were canceled. The ground stop lasted nearly five hours a
Sabalenka crashes out of season-ending WTA Finals after losing to Svitolina
World number two Sabalenka's season came to a disappointing end after she failed to reach the WTA Finals semifinals.
How Chinese custom ‘chong xi,’ or ‘clashing with joy,’ can counteract misfortune
In ancient China, when a man became seriously ill, his family might arrange a wedding for him in an attempt to drive away the disease. The custom is called chong xi, literally translated as “clashing with joy”. Its ratio
Wearing briefs boosts erectile dysfunction risk, 26,000-man study in China finds
From A-list underwear campaigns to everyday wardrobe staples, tight briefs are often hailed as the ultimate symbol of masculine appeal. However, a major new study out of China suggests that choosing tight underwear over
Finland rejects reported Russian demand to leave NATO as part of peace talks
"This is absolutely outrageous to even suggest such a thing," Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said.
Migrant caravan heads to US from Mexico after Democrats’ midterm win
A migrant caravan of more than a thousand people is heading towards the US border from southern Mexico.
Netanyahu may fall, but his far-right legacy in Israel is going nowhere
Israel’s far-right is accused of embedding a hardline agenda so deeply that reversing it may prove almost impossible.
U.S. Air Force captain arrested in Okinawa for alleged drunk driving
The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Washington agreed to measures aimed at preventing crimes by U.S. service members.
United States nationwide ground stop lifted after longest shutdown since 2001
The over four-hour stoppage on Friday brought all air travel to a halt across the country and stranded tens of thousands of passengers.
Pochettino bids emotional farewell to US football ahead of Man Utd move
Mauricio Pochettino has bid an emotional farewell to US football as he prepares to take charge of Manchester United.
Qatar and Turkiye sign a mutual defence pact: What do we know?
Analysts say the pact, agreed amid the US-Iran war, aims to deter attacks rather than build an offensive alliance.
Hong Kong police to activate AI facial recognition across surveillance network
Hong Kong police will activate artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition across their expanding smart surveillance network on Monday, the force’s commissioner has said. Speaking after attending a police passing-
Hong Kong to test electronic proxy voting platform to curb bid-rigging at estates
Hong Kong will launch a trial scheme next year to handle proxy voting via an electronic platform, a move designed to pave the way for a cap on proxies and curb rampant bid-rigging in private housing estates. Announcing t
Nearly $20m found in Hungary’s forests, buildings amid corruption probe
An ex-minister faces a bribery probe as Hungary's new government investigates alleged corruption during Orban's rule.
Microsoft says all services working again
US tech giant Microsoft says it has fixed problems that led to a global outage of its services. The glitch severely disrupted online communications in businesses and governments for more than 24 hours.
Trump, Xi and Putin to meet in China, White House says
Trump is set to depart Washington on Monday for the Philippines, where he is due to attend a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations before making his way to Shenzhen in China.
DR Congo: At least 44 dead in attack by Islamic State-linked gunmen
The latest raids by the Allied Democratic Forces come just days after the notoriously brutal group killed 66 people in North Kivu.
Hundreds take to water to protest coal exports at Newcastle port as Australia faces climate scrutiny
Protestors called for coal exports from Newcastle to end by 2030 and for workers to be supported in moving to other industries
Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe
Anti-corruption authorities in Hungary say they found around $18 million in hidden cash.
Heat hammer Hurricanes to hand WBBL champions sixth straight loss
The Hobart Hurricanes' WBBL defence falls further into tatters with a humiliating 10-wicket loss to the Brisbane Heat.
Sudan: Misery worsens amid plummeting aid for displaced people
Sudan's humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by cuts in international aid. Almost 34 million people are in need as war and drone strikes are making it difficult to deliver aid to the population.
China should share its renewable energy expertise
China is updating a law that has underpinned one of the most remarkable industrial transformations of our time. After two decades of rapid renewable-energy development, China is preparing to rewrite the rules that have g
Regular coffee drinking linked to changes in gut motility and microbiome
The research team used a small electronic capsule that participants swallowed to monitor changes as it passed through the digestive system.
Trump, Xi and Putin to hold unprecedented meeting, White House says
The leaders of the US, China and Russia will hold an unprecedented meeting on the sidelines of a major economic summit, the White House has said.
6-year-old Gaza burn victim caught in Israeli dispute over aid
Masa Yassin needs a new mask to control the scars on her face, but Israel is preventing the plastic needed for the treatment from being imported.
Goalkeeper given 12-game ban for fatal collision with Tenerife striker
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 games after an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
Warner accuses Cricket Australia of ‘cover-up’ in ball-tampering scandal
Former opener Warner was banned for a year for his involvement in the 2018 'Sandpapergate' incident in South Africa.
Former Nvidia CEO Huang had a relationship with a second employee, sources say
The revelation follows two other extramarital affairs that led to his resignation Thursday.
South Sudanese start registering to vote ahead of first national elections
The voter registration operation runs until 28 November ahead of the polls which have been postponed several times since independence in 2011.
Pacers hold off Knicks in NBA Cup thriller, Spurs rout Warriors
The New York Knicks look unlikely to advance to the NBA Cup knockout rounds after falling to the Indiana Pacers.
Could major power politics stall the landmark High Seas Treaty?
Nearly a year after taking effect, the landmark High Seas Treaty risks becoming another geopolitical battleground among major powers, observers have warned. Ratified by 105 countries, including China but not the United S
Nigeria: How the pcoming elections are influeced by the rise of AI disinformation
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 polls, the use of artificial intelligence in the electoral process has prompted questions about integrity and institutional readiness. Can Nigerians trust their democratic processes?
Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz
Tankers in recent weeks have attempted to navigate what were described as unauthorised routes in the waterway
New facilities in Laos and Cambodia: Is China expanding its military presence in Southeast Asia?
China has been growing its economic relationships in Southeast Asia. Now new military facilities in Laos and Cambodia are causing smaller countries to worry China's military networks are also expanding.
Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by US could benefit Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has raised the idea of a new postwar security framework for Europe