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At least 37 dead after flash floods hit Morocco’s Safi

Morocco grapples with the deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade after fierce storms and rain sweep across a coastal town.

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M23 rebels display seized arms in the captured DRC city of Uvira

M23 rebels display seized arms in Uvira, claim security move; advance towards Makobola threatens trade routes and widens Congo conflict.

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FBI arrests four over alleged New Year’s Eve bomb plot in California

Four people have been arrested in California - charged with plotting a series of bombing attacks on multiple targets on New Year's Eve.

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Qatar hosts UN anticorruption conference amid global stability crisis

The UN says corruption costs the world economy trillions of dollars every year. State leaders and experts have gathered in Doha to discuss ways to prevent crimes linked to corruption.

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'Bondi hero' praised for disarming gunman during Sydney mass shooting

A man caught on camera grabbing a gun from one of the suspects has been hailed as a hero. A video shows Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed creeping up behind the shooter and seizing the rifle. The 43-year-old fruit vendor suffered gunshot wounds...

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Thailand–Cambodia border war leaves hundreds of thousands displaced

A regional meeting on the Thailand–Cambodia conflict has been postponed at Bangkok’s request. Asean foreign ministers were due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the crisis.

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Qatar hosts UN anticorruption conference amid global stability crisis

The United Nations estimates that corruption costs the global economy $5 trillion annually, representing 5% of worldwide GDP. The issue is highlighted at the UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha, which brings together international stak...

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Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidential election

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile's presidential run-off, after defeating his leftist opponent.

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Brazil protests senate bill slashing Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

Protests in Brazil against politicians who are trying to reduce the prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Ukraine’s south endures widespread outages after Russian strikes

Over 1M in southern Ukraine lose power and water as Russian strikes hit infrastructure, worsening hardship amid ongoing attacks.

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Ukraine faces looming population implosion after four years of war

Four years of war have left Ukraine facing a demographic collapse, with high deaths, low births and mass emigration threatening recovery.

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U.S. universities face crisis as international student numbers plunge

The education policies of the Trump administration are having a big impact on higher education institutions in the U.S.

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England face must-win Ashes Test as coach McCullum rules out changes

England cricket coach McCullum rules out big changes for 3rd Ashes Test; 2–0 down, they must win in Adelaide to keep series alive.

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Israel calls Bondi shooting attack on Jews, urges action on antisemitism

Israel has described a deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach as an attack on Jews, after gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event, killing at least 11 people.

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Sewage and floodwater swamp Gaza shelters amid infrastructure collapse

Gaza’s war-hit drainage collapse floods shelters, spreading disease risk as winter rains worsen dire conditions for displaced Palestinians.

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Bangladesh: Rohingya children turn to digital lessons

In Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, home to the world's largest refugee camp, education for nearly 300,000 Rohingya children has been disrupted as international aid cuts force schools to close. However, digital learning offers a ray of hope.

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Messi’s tour of India turns to chaos

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start on Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalise a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero.

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Chile votes in pivotal presidential run‑off

Voting in Chile's closely watched presidential run-off begins in the coming hours. The election could sharply change the country's political course for the first time since a return to democracy 35 years ago.

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Fighting continues along Thai-Cambodia border

Thailand says there is no ceasefire with Cambodia, and its military will continue fighting until it faces no further threat. That's despite the US president's earlier announcement that both sides had agreed to stop their attacks. Village...

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Washington considers Venezuela land assault

U.S President Donald Trump has threatened potential land strikes on Venezuela to target an illegal narcotics trade. Trump says the drugs are arriving on U.S shores and that President Nicolas Maduro is behind it. Maduro has denied the claim.

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Black Sea strikes: Turkiye warns about escalations in shipping routes

Turkiye is warning an escalation in hostilities in the Black Sea is affecting shipping routes and trade. Kyiv has been carrying out strikes on Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet' of unmarked tankers, that's believed to be used as a way to ...

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Trauma care innovation: Virtual diversion for Gaza survivors

The war in Gaza has taken almost everything from children. Their homes, safety, and a sense of normal life. But inside a small tent in the heart of the Strip, a different kind of escape is taking place.

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Cement cars form new coral reef park in Miami

A project that blends art, marine conservation and tourism is underway in Miami Beach, Florida. Reefline is an underwater sculpture park and hybrid coral reef.

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Tehran: Invisible toxins turn air into daily threat

The Iranian capital, which is home to nearly 14 million people, is struggling under hazardous air pollution. Hospitals are reporting a surge in respiratory illnesses, and the government has shut down schools and universities.

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Migrants try to get into Chile before presidential election

Chile is facing a polarising presidential runoff on Sunday. The ultraconservative frontrunner Jose Antonio Kast is promising to deport undocumented migrants and seal the country's borders with Peru and Bolivia.

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30 years after a peace deal, thousands remain displaced in Bosnia

Thirty years ago, the Dayton Accords brought peace to Bosnia.

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Sri Lankan army works to control raging river after cyclone

Sri Lanka is struggling to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. Flooding is overwhelming dams that have stood for centuries.

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Residents begin returning to Uvira after M23 advance

The city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeing cautious attempts to return to normal life after it came under the control of M23 rebels. Residents describe days of fear, widespread displacement, and a worsening h...

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Honduras presidential election gets special recount amid fraud claims

There's political uncertainty in Honduras, after a disputed presidential election. Official figures show it's too close to call between conservative Nasry Asfura and Liberal Party candidate, Salvador Nasralla.

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Libya's national museum returns to life after refurbishment

For years, much of Libya's heritage has been hidden because of security concerns. Now after years of refurbishment, the National Museum has reopened. Visitors can once again marvel at a collection spanning thousands of years.

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