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<p>A Palestinian boy wounded in an Israeli strike is carried to Nasser Hospital in western Khan Younis this morning </p>
Middle East

Israel launches strikes on Gaza as war resumes after truce expires

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed since airstrikes restarted, health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say

<p>Ranen Carmel, whose wife’s cousin’s son, 22-year-old Omer Wenkert is currently held hostage inside Gaza</p>
Middle East

Families of Gaza hostages call for new deal to bring loved ones home

<p>King Charles III delivers an address at the opening ceremony of Cop28</p>
News

King Charles tells Cop28 summit ‘hope of the world’ rests on talks

<p>Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky</p>
LiveEurope

Blow for Putin as Kyiv destroys train route between Russia and China

Just in

<p>File: A woman buys newspaper at a news stand in Hong Kong, China</p>
China

Hong Kong journalist goes missing on reporting trip to mainland China

<p>US president Joe Biden and India's prime minister Narendra Modi toast during an official state dinner at the White House</p>
India

India is accused of two international murder plots. What happens now?

<p>A motorist rides past a sign board for the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi</p>
India

India ‘hands Taliban keys’ to Afghan embassy in Delhi

<p>North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un (R) preparing for the operation of the reconnaissance satellite during a visit to the Pyongyang General Control Center at the State Directorate of Aerospace </p>
East Asia

US and allies target North Korea with new sanctions

<p>In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese president Xi Jinping talks to former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on 20 July 2023</p>
China

China pays tribute to ‘old friend’ Henry Kissinger

<p>The former head of Afghanistan’s national security service, said the Taliban had ambitions to follow in the footsteps of the likes of North Korea, Iran, China and Russia</p>
South Asia

Taliban ‘exploring options to obtain tactical nuclear weapon’

<p>This illustration depicts Mars helicopter Ingenuity during a test flight on Mars</p>
Space

China unveils ‘foldable’ Mars chopper to return samples to Earth

<p>A 2018 file photo shows Indian prime minister Narendra Modi with Justin Trudeau </p>
India

Trudeau: India must take Canada claims seriously after US indictment

Belarus Red Cross
Europe

Global Red Cross suspends Belarus chapter after its chief boasted of bringing in Ukrainian children

<p>APTOPIX The AP Interview Zelenskyy</p>
News

Ukraine’s war with Russia complicated by winter, Zelensky says

Austria Obit Prinz
Europe

Associated Press correspondent Roland Prinz, who spent decades covering Europe, dies at age 85

<p>The helicopter crashed into the busy motorway in front of drivers </p>
Europe

Helicopter crashes onto busy Madrid motorway and hits car

News

Madrid helicopter debris investigated by emergency workers after crash

News

Madrid helicopter debris investigated by emergency workers after crash

LiveEurope

Iceland volcano: 120 earthquakes strike as Grindavik await eruption

<p>Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov attends the 30th OSCE Ministerial Meeting in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia</p>
Europe

Officials walk out as Russia’s Lavrov speaks at security meeting

Middle East

<p>Charles warned world leaders they needed to act now ‘to stem the growing toll of its most vulnerable victims’ </p>
News

King Charles: We are headed for dangerous, uncharted territory

<p>Israeli soldiers work on a tank near the border with the Gaza Strip, southern Israel</p>
Middle East

Israeli officials ‘dismissed Hamas attack plan as too ambitious’

<p>People wait for the convoy carrying newly released hostages from the Gaza Strip in Ofakim, Israel </p>
Middle East

Israel-Hamas war: All of the Israeli hostages released so far

<p>Palestinians visit their houses destroyed in the Israeli bombings in Al-Zahra, on the outskirts of Gaza City</p>
Middle East

Rockets and explosions heard in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war resumes

<p>Mia Schem, 21, reunites with her mother and brother in Israel on Thursday</p>
Middle East

More Hamas hostages released from inside Gaza

<p>The skyline of downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa at sunset </p>
News

As climate crisis spirals, what on earth are our leaders waiting for?

<p>Palestinians visit their houses destroyed in the Israeli bombings in Al-Zahra, on the outskirts of Gaza City</p>
Middle East

Rockets and explosions heard in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war resumes

<p>Mia Schem, 21, reunites with her mother and brother in Israel on Thursday</p>
Middle East

More Hamas hostages released from inside Gaza

<p>The skyline of downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa at sunset </p>
News

As climate crisis spirals, what on earth are our leaders waiting for?

<p>A Palestinian man walks in the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City during the ceasefire</p>
Middle East

People stuck in Gaza spend ceasefire checking if loved ones are alive

<p>Obada and his mother Badriya the morning after he was released, after 17 months in administrative detention without charge or trial</p>
Middle East

Palestinian detainees tell of sorrow as they are freed in exchange

<p>Ten-month old Kfir Bibas was killed with his older brother and mother in an Israeli airstrike, Hamas declared </p>
Middle East

Hamas says 10-month-old hostage killed with his brother and mother

News

Hamas claiming baby hostage killed is ‘not credible’, says Tory

<p>Israeli hostage stares down masked Hamas terrorist as she is released after 53 days in captivity.</p>
News

Israeli hostage stares down masked Hamas terrorist as she is released

<p>Israeli hostage stares down masked Hamas terrorist as she is released after 53 days in captivity.</p>
News

Israeli hostage stares down masked Hamas terrorist as she is released

<p>Israel Palestinians Thailand</p>
Asia

Watch: First Thai hostages released by Hamas arrive home

<p>A newly release Israeli hostage gestures as she sits among soldiers and other hostages upon arrival at Ofakim army base</p>
Middle East

Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire extension

US

<p>Inmate who ‘stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times’ charged with attempted murder</p>
US Crime News

Inmate who ‘stabbed Derek Chauvin’ charged with attempted murder

<p>Former president Donald Trump, pictured in February 2021</p>
LiveAmericas

Trump lawyers don’t want him on trial until at least 2029: Live

<p>Trump attorney Steve Sadow, right, makes his debut in his client’s election interference case in Georgia on 1 December. </p>
US politics

Trump can’t be on trial in Georgia if he’s president, attorneys argue

LiveAmericas

George Santos expelled from House in landslide vote: Live

Black Attorneys General
Americas

5 takeaways from AP's Black attorneys general interviews about race, justice and politics

<p>FILE - Republican congressional candidate Max Miller speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio. </p>
US politics

GOP congressman claims he and his mom were defrauded by George Santos

US politics

What’s next for Gavin Newsom’s‘shadow campaign’?

<p>George Santos brands GOP lawmaker a ‘woman beater’</p>
US politics

George Santos brands GOP lawmaker a ‘woman beater’

US politics

Disgraced congressman George Santos expelled from Congress

<p>Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom </p>
US politics

The long, bitter rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom

US politics

White House pushes back on ‘stonewalling’ claims in GOP inquiry

<p>Robb Elementary School </p>
US Crime News

School shooter’s ‘ex’ charged with making threats to Uvalde community

<p>Young Thug in court last year </p>
LiveAmericas

Young Thug jury told about alleged gun theft after debacle: Latest

<p>Young Thug in court last year </p>
LiveAmericas

Young Thug jury told about alleged gun theft after debacle: Latest

<p>A former server is suing Donald Trump’s Bedminster National Golf Club after she was allegedly sexually harassed by a manager </p>
US politics

Woman claims she was tricked into NDA at Trump golf club

Rose Parade Audra McDonald
Americas

Tony winner Audra McDonald to serve as grand marshal of 2024 Rose Parade

Europe

<p>Ukrainian crew members drive a German Gepard anti-aircraft-gun tank that is used to target Russian launched drones in the outskirts of Kyiv</p>
Europe

Ukraine repels Russian attacks as Zelensky seeks more fortifications

Syria Chemical Weapons
Europe

Members of global chemical weapons watchdog vote to keep Syria from getting poison gas materials

Russia LGBTQ Crackdown
Europe

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session of the World Russian People’s Council, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the organisation, via videoconference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia</p>
Europe

Putin asks women to have ‘eight or more’ children amid Ukraine losses

<p>The move effectively outlaws LGBT+ activism across the country</p>
Europe

Russia’s top court bans LGBT+ activism as ‘extremist’ in new crackdown

COP28 Climate Summit
Europe

Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks

Lifestyle

Bears chase cars on mountain road in Romania

<p>Ukrainian servicemen check their Sweden made CV90 armored infantry combat vehicle on a position pointing in the direction of Bakhmut in the Donetsk </p>
Europe

Senior Russian general ‘killed by one of own landmines’ in Ukraine

<p>Imprisoned American Paul Whelan has been seen for the first time in three years after Russian state media released footage of him inside a notorious prison.</p>
Americas

Ex-Marine Paul Whelan attacked in Russia jail, brother says

Obit Frances Sternhagen
Europe

Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winning actor who was familiar maternal face on TV, dies at 93

Guyana Venezuela Territory Dispute
Europe

Venezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge

<p>Cartoonist Jan Krius used the humble pancake to satirise traditional holidays</p>
Europe

Why do Dutch people wear pancakes on their heads on 29 November?

News

World’s oldest zoo becomes first to breed protected crocodile species

News

World’s oldest zoo becomes first to breed protected crocodile species

Germany Jewish Singer Confession
Europe

Singer admits he lied when accusing hotel of antisemitism

<p>David Cameron is still in his first month as foreign secretary </p>
UK Politics

Cameron wants Brexit Gibraltar deal with Spain ‘as soon as possible’

Africa

<p>Safina Namukwaya’s premature babies were placed in an incubator after their birth at 31 weeks, but doctors say they are in a stable condition </p>
Africa

Woman, 70, gives birth to twins after IVF treatment

Niger Migration Decree
Africa

Niger’s junta revokes law that slowed migration for desperate Africans

CORRECTION South Africa Mine Deaths
Africa

Eleven killed as elevator drops 650 feet at a platinum mine

<p>Former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius </p>
Africa

Pistorius wins freedom from prison 10 years after killing girlfriend

News

Reeva Steenkamp’s mother shares statement ahead of Pistorius hearing

News

Reeva Steenkamp’s mother shares statement ahead of Pistorius hearing

<p>Sifa* breastfeeding her young baby in the Mugunga camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo</p>
Africa

The anguish of parents battling a global hunger crisis

<p>Cape Town law enforcement officials stand around a burnt-out vehicle in Nyanga</p>
Africa

Route removed from Google after tourists shot driving in South Africa

<p>The Rwanda plan is back in court after it was deemed wrong that the scheme was ruled as ‘lawful’ </p>
Home News

Rwanda asylum plan: Timeline of government’s policy to deport migrants

<p>35 elephants were found dead in 2020 in Zimbabwe </p>
Africa

Why are African elephants dropping dead in Zimbabwe?

<p>A Jacaranda tree in bloom in Nairobi, Kenya</p>
News

Kenya declares surprise public holiday to plant trees

<p>The “Ngil” mask of the Fang people of Gabon was auctioned in March 2022 at the Montpellier auction house</p>
Europe

French dealer in court for selling £130 African mask for £3.7m

<p>US president Joe Biden talks with African leaders before they pose for a family photo during the US-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington, 15 December 2022</p>
Americas

US to remove four African countries from Agoa trade deal

<p>South Africa’s Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup (David Davies/PA)</p>
Rugby Union

South Africa declares public holiday after Rugby World Cup win

<p>Representational photo of a herd of elephants make their way through the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe in search of water</p>
Africa

Missing German tourist rescued after 3 days in Zimbabwe safari park

<p>David Barlow</p>
Africa

Businessman and wife killed in Jihadi ambush while in Uganda

Asia

<p>Pakistan’s former prime minister arrives the Islamabad High Court during a hearing in a case</p>
South Asia

Pakistan acquits ex-PM in graft case. Can he contest elections?

Nepal Same Sex Marriage
South Asia

Landmark as first same-sex marriage takes place in Nepal

<p>Indian government official allegedly pays $100k for assassination of Sikh activist in NYC</p>
US Crime News

Indian official allegedly plotted killing of Sikh activist in NYC

<p>This file photo taken on 15 March 2022 shows a US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft landing during a joint exercise with Japanese Self Defense Forces members at the Higashifuji training area in Gotemba</p>
Japan

US military aircraft with 6 on board crashes into sea off Japan

<p>A satellite image shows a port in Rason, North Korea</p>
East Asia

North Korea claims new satellite has ‘detailed’ pictures of US bases

<p>Mali, an elderly elephant, has died in a Philippine zoo, an official said on 29 November, 2023, after a failed global campaign to have her transferred to an animal sanctuary</p>
Southeast Asia

‘World’s saddest elephant’ dies in Manila Zoo

<p>This file photo taken on 15 March 2022 shows a US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft landing during a joint exercise with Japanese Self Defense Forces members at the Higashifuji training area in Gotemba</p>
Japan

US military aircraft with 6 on board crashes into sea off Japan

<p>A satellite image shows a port in Rason, North Korea</p>
East Asia

North Korea claims new satellite has ‘detailed’ pictures of US bases

<p>Mali, an elderly elephant, has died in a Philippine zoo, an official said on 29 November, 2023, after a failed global campaign to have her transferred to an animal sanctuary</p>
Southeast Asia

‘World’s saddest elephant’ dies in Manila Zoo

India

Indian firm refuses orders for Israeli army uniforms over Gaza deaths

<p>A man wearing a Kyrgyz national hat poses with national flags before a rally marking the Day of Flag and the Day of Kolpak in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan</p>
Asia

Kyrgyzstan to change flag after president blames it for poor economy

<p>A man carrying a child sits outside a children's hospital in Beijing</p>
China

China’s neighbours express concern over spike in respiratory illnesses

<p>A man wearing a Kyrgyz national hat poses with national flags before a rally marking the Day of Flag and the Day of Kolpak in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan</p>
Asia

Kyrgyzstan to change flag after president blames it for poor economy

<p>Representational image showing pygmy elephant ‘Joe’ inside a temporary holding cage at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Malaysia in 2013</p>
Southeast Asia

Angry elephant herd crushes car of Malaysian family after it hits calf

<p>Uttarakashi tunnel collapse </p>
India

Why it took 17 days to rescue 41 trapped workers in India

<p>An emotional worker is seen following their rescue from inside the under-construction Silkyara tunnel on the Brahmakal Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi, India</p>
India

Survivors recount 17-day ordeal trapped in collapsed India tunnel

India

All 41 workers rescued from collapsed tunnel in India after 17 days

Australasia

Australia Thalidomide
Australasia

Australia apologises for thalidomide tragedy that caused birth defects

<p>The progressive prime minister was lauded around the world, but not universally popular at home </p>
Australasia

New Zealand smoking ban reversal is a blow to Jacinda Ardern’s legacy

<p>Vape pens stand on a counter at a vape store, in Melbourne, Australia</p>
Australasia

Australia unveils plan to crack down on vaping

<p>New Zealand is reportedly set to repeal its anti-smoking laws</p>
Australasia

New Zealand to repeal historic smoking ban in move slammed by experts

<p>Sean Turnell in a television interview in Sydney earlier this month </p>
Southeast Asia

The economics professor held in Myanmar ‘animal pen’ for 650 days

<p>Sean Turnell in a television interview in Sydney earlier this month </p>
Southeast Asia

The economics professor held in Myanmar ‘animal pen’ for 650 days

<p>People take to the water as they continue blockade the access to the coal port in protest for climate action at Horseshoe Beach on 26 November 2023 in Newcastle, Australia</p>
News

Over 100 arrested as climate protest blocks world’s largest coal port

<p>Residents of a fishing town in Queensland are grappling with the challenge of managing dead rats after rat plague. Screengrab</p>
Australasia

Rats cause havoc in Queensland: ‘They’re eating everything’

<p>New Zealand National Party leader and prime minister-elect Christopher Luxon talks to the media at parliament in Wellington on Thursday</p>
Australasia

New Zealand finally agrees makeup of coalition government

<p>Earthquake tremors felt at Vanautu island on Wednesday 22 November 2023</p>
Australasia

Powerful magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region

<p>Singer Robbie Williams in concert at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk</p>
News

Robbie Williams fan dies after falling down at Sydney concert

<p>Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing</p>
Australasia

Australian PM hits out at China over ‘dangerous’ sonar use

<p>Girls browse on their mobile phones in front of Australian communications company Optus outlet in the central business district of Sydney on 8 November 2023</p>
Australasia

Millions of Australians left without network after Optus outage

<p>The marines of China navy participate in the annual military training on January 3, 2018 in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province of China</p>
Australasia

Australia ‘concerned’ by China’s sonar use injuring its divers

<p>File. David McBride pleaded guilty on Friday to three offences including stealing Commonwealth information and passing that on to journalists at ABC News</p>
Australasia

Australian war crimes whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking secrets

<p>File Victorian police work the scene of a deadly car crash outside the Royal Hotel in Daylesford, Australia</p>
Australasia

12-year-old girl arrested over fatal stabbing of woman in Melbourne

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