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Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.
Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished
Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.
Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections
Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party's path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attack near Jenin in occupied West Bank
Attack on village of Sir brings Palestinian death toll in the territory to at least 790 since beginning of Gaza war.
Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren fail to secure team title
Max Verstappen claims his ninth win of the 2024 season as McLaren are made to wait for the constructors' title.
Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers
Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.
Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser
Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.
What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies?
A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.
Mapping who controls what in Syria
Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.
Ding, Dommaraju tied after six games at World Chess Championship
Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition.