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Fifth storm in less than a month bears down on the Philippines
Some 20 major storms hit the archipelago or its waters each year, but they are intensifying due to climate change.
Refugees on front lines of global climate crisis, warns UN
Climate hazards helping to double the number of displaced people to 120 million, UNHCR reports.
Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel.
New Zealand PM apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued an apology to survivors of abuse in state and church care.
Ruud van Nistelrooy exits Manchester United as Amorim takes over
The interim head coach leaves after leading United in four games as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester.
Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair
In Computer Village in Lagos, resellers spruce up old devices for those seeking the coveted status symbol – the iPhone.
Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor
Israeli missile destroys residential building in Ain Yaaqoub, where refugees and displaced people had fled for safety.
US migrant rights advocates raise alarm over Trump appointments
Appointments of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan point to President-elect Trump's hardline immigration agenda, experts say.
North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia
The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine.
US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’
US Central Command said nine targets were hit at two locations in Syria in response to an attack on US forces.