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COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action
COP31 has opened in Turkiye amid war-driven energy disruptions and a renewed reliance on fossil fuels.
Saudi Arabia reports new attack on key East-West pipeline
The oil pipeline runs through the desert to the coast and is essential for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban
Aron Orban reportedly detained as Hungarian authorities raid properties linked to his business associates.
Pope meets with clergy abuse survivors in Argentina
During private meetings with survivors, Pope Leo XIV pledged to reinforce safeguards and listen to victims.
Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
The US president met with Qatar's prime minister to discuss mediation with Iran.
What’s next for US Republicans and Trumpism?
Republican politician Tom Garrett argues his party lost US midterm elections because it made promises it couldn’t keep.
Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections
Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump's poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
More than $40bn allocated by NATO for counter-drone technologies as US agencies ramp up measures against aerial threats.
How is Gaza coping with another severe winter?
How is Gaza coping with another severe winter?
South Africa detains foreigners suspected of heading to join Russian forces
Africans and others continue to be recruited to fight for Russia in its war on Ukraine.