India's Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro with 'dancing fingers', dies

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment
German Chancellor Scholz loses no-confidence vote, paving way for election

German Chancellor Scholz loses no-confidence vote, paving way for election
Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims
Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims
Key facts about Mayotte, pummelled by Cyclone Chido

Key facts about Mayotte, pummelled by Cyclone Chido
Qatar to reopen its embassy in Syria on Tuesday
Qatar to reopen its embassy in Syria on Tuesday
Israel to shut embassy in Ireland over 'extreme anti-Israel policies'

Israel to shut embassy in Ireland over 'extreme anti-Israel policies'
Congo and Rwanda say peace talks in Angola will not take place

Congo and Rwanda say peace talks in Angola will not take place
Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria

Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria
Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait
Israeli forces carry out air, ground attacks in Gaza; dozens dead

Israeli forces carry out air, ground attacks in Gaza; dozens dead
Syrian Christians attend services, schools reopen a week after Assad's overthrow

Syrian Christians attend services, schools reopen a week after Assad's overthrow
Pope Francis, in Corsica, warns against religion that stokes divisions

Pope Francis, in Corsica, warns against religion that stokes divisions
Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century

Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
Trump picks Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions

Trump picks Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment

South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken says

US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken says
At least 22 killed in Israeli Gaza strikes, Palestinian medics say

At least 22 killed in Israeli Gaza strikes, Palestinian medics say
Brazil's ex-defense minister arrested for meddling in probe of coup

Brazil's ex-defense minister arrested for meddling in probe of coup
Lawmakers in Georgia elect hardline critic of West as new president

Lawmakers in Georgia elect hardline critic of West as new president
Five die after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island, many feared missing

Five die after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island, many feared missing
Explainer-South Korea's leadership crisis in hands of Constitutional Court

Explainer-South Korea's leadership crisis in hands of Constitutional Court
Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's impeached acting president?

Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's impeached acting president?
Russian cargo plane departs Syria for Libya, more flights expected, official says

Russian cargo plane departs Syria for Libya, more flights expected, official says
South Korea's Yoon defiant after impeachment over martial law bid

South Korea's Yoon defiant after impeachment over martial law bid
USDA does not expect to resume Mexico cattle imports before holidays, chief veterinary officer says

USDA does not expect to resume Mexico cattle imports before holidays, chief veterinary officer says
US Supreme Court will hear clash over religious exemptions from Wisconsin tax

US Supreme Court will hear clash over religious exemptions from Wisconsin tax
Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit as part of Syria diplomacy push

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit as part of Syria diplomacy push
Biden administration inks renewed science cooperation deal with China; Republicans cry foul

Biden administration inks renewed science cooperation deal with China; Republicans cry foul
Turkey can step in to resolve Sudan-UAE disputes, Erdogan tells Burhan

Turkey can step in to resolve Sudan-UAE disputes, Erdogan tells Burhan
Germany's former coalition agrees on tax relief, child benefits
Germany's former coalition agrees on tax relief, child benefits
Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament

Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament
Blinken, in Turkey, discusses Islamic State in Syria, Gaza ceasefire

Blinken, in Turkey, discusses Islamic State in Syria, Gaza ceasefire
Kremlin praises Trump for criticising Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia

Kremlin praises Trump for criticising Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia
Switzerland plans revamp of Cold War-era nuclear bunker network

Switzerland plans revamp of Cold War-era nuclear bunker network
Russian missiles batter Ukraine's embattled power grid

Russian missiles batter Ukraine's embattled power grid
Indian police say probing bomb threat to central bank in Mumbai

Indian police say probing bomb threat to central bank in Mumbai
Six dead, five critically injured in fire at Jordanian elderly care centre

Six dead, five critically injured in fire at Jordanian elderly care centre
After days of military activity, China restates its hard line on Taiwan

After days of military activity, China restates its hard line on Taiwan
South Korea opposition leader urges president's party to back impeachment over martial law

South Korea opposition leader urges president's party to back impeachment over martial law
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil
‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government

‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government
‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations

‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day
‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return

‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return