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Pope Francis urges inquiry into Gaza genocide allegations
The Catholic Church pontiff made his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in extracts from an upcoming book.
India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur
Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community, were recovered on Friday.
Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms
The interim leader pledges electoral and constitutional reforms before elections in address marking 100 days in power.
Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary
Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said 'there is no climate crisis' and champions fossil fuel production.
Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China
Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about 'dangerous conduct' by the Chinese military.
Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona
Jorge Martin finishes third in the Barcelona MotoGP to become first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.
Yunus on Hasina: She can call herself Bangladesh PM, reality differs
At COP29, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus addresses climate crisis and national healing after political upheaval.
Democrats, next time try fighting for the working class
The Democratic Party’s decision to abandon working-class voters is bearing the expected disastrous results.
Video: Super typhoon Man-yi forces mass evacuation in the Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi has hit the Philippines’ main island of Luzon with winds up to 185 kilometres per hour.
Israel bombs residential building in north Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, killing 50
Civil defence spokesman says rescue workers are unable to reach the site of the attack due to the Israeli siege.