Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital

Tsunami warning issued for nearby islands after earthquake strikes near Vanuatu's capital Porta Vila.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,027

Here are the key developments on the 1,027th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Media freedom watchdog decries Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza

CPJ says the Israeli military 'continues to act with total impunity when it comes to the killing of journalists'.

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Trump lauds ouster of Syria’s al-Assad as ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye

US-president-elect gives wide-ranging foreign policy news conference weeks before taking office for second term.

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Taliban’s Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed: Why it matters

The most high-profile assassination in Afghanistan since 2021 has sparked questions over divisions within the Taliban.

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Hundreds feared dead on Mayotte after Cyclone Chido

Mayotte, a territory off the coast of Africa, is significantly poorer than the rest of France.

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal

The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.

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Balomania: The beauty and dangers of illegal hot air balloons in Brazil

A secret society of giant hot-air balloon makers in Brazil risk everything to create and fly their masterpieces.

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Outcry after RFK Jr linked to effort to nix US approval for polio vaccine

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has sought to distance himself from his lawyer's polio vaccine petition.

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Pachuca shock Al Ahly to face Real Madrid in Intercontinental Cup final

Pachuca beat Al Ahly to set up Intercontinental Cup final with Spanish giants Real Madrid in Qatar.

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ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’

The World Court's 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.

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More than 30 Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on Nuseirat

Over 30 Palestinians, including women and children were killed in an Israeli airstrikes on Nuseirat.

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Will Syria’s new leadership be inclusive and recognised by world powers?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is promising justice, stability and unity.

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Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled

Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces.

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France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday

French president's office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier's resignation last week.

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Will Biden administration’s final push for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed?

Two top US diplomats travel to the Middle East to push negotiations to end Israel's war on Gaza.

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Hundreds march at Mazen al-Hamada’s funeral in Damascus

Hundreds of mourners marched at the funeral of Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was found dead this week.

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Across Asia, the ‘manosphere’ cheers the return of Donald Trump

Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump's re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.

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Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel

Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis.

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FBI head Wray to step down, clearing way for controversial Trump pick Patel

Trump has regularly criticised Wray for role in probes into former president and was widely expected to fire him.

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Will the status of Syrian refugees in Europe change?

Several European countries pause Syrian asylum requests days after the al-Assad dynasty collapsed.

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