The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States has risen to at least 100, according to authorities, with a senior official saying the there…
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UN extends Haiti security mission for another year as violence soars
The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of a multinational police mission to Haiti for another year, as the Caribbean nation struggles to stem a surge in gang…
Thirty killed in one county after hurricane swamps North Carolina
At least 30 people have died and scores more are unaccounted for in just one county in North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene tore across the state and caused catastrophic flooding.…
Far right in Austria ‘opens new era’ with election victory
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has opened the door to a new era, its leader Herbert Kickl has told supporters, as they celebrated an unprecedented election victory. Kickl’s party won…
Netanyahu tells UN Israel will continue attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged Israel will fight until “total victory” in its continuing war on Gaza and promised to continue attacks on the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, as…
Kamala Harris goes on offensive with ‘tough on border’ message
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has made a rare trip to the US-Mexico border as she seeks to blunt Republican attacks on immigration. Harris, who last visited the border in 2021,…
Putin lowers bar for nuclear strike amid Ukraine attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that Russia was changing its rules towards nuclear weapons, effectively lowering the threshold at which it might use them. Experts said the threat…
Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks
Myanmar’s military coup leaders have urged their opponents to put down their weapons and start political dialogue, in a surprise move that was swiftly rejected. The State Administration Council (SAC),…
Ex-minister found guilty in case that gripped Singapore
Singapore’s former transport minister has been convicted of receiving gifts while in office, after he pleaded guilty before a local court. Subramanian Iswaran, 62, was initially charged with corruption, but…
India anger over alleged sexual assault on woman inside police station
A retired Indian high court judge will investigate allegations that a woman was physically and sexually assaulted by a group of police inside a police station in the eastern state…
