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Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says
IEA report says demand is expected to grow in India, China but decline in United States, European Union.
Eleven security personnel killed in Iran police station attack: State TV
Several wounded in shooting in province of Sistan-Baluchestan which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Japan expands sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine
Tokyo adds 57 Russian new organisations to its trade blacklist in latest measures to punish Moscow.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 70
Raids continue on Jenin and Kamal Adwan Hospital amid mass protests for ceasefire - here are major updates.
US Yazidis sue France’s Lafarge for aiding ISIL violence
The French cement maker is accused of abetting violence and terrorism by providing supplies for tunnels and prisons.
Diseases spread in Gaza amid health system collapse, Israeli strikes
WHO says diarrhoea cases surged 66 percent among children. Meningitis, chickenpox, jaundice also reported.
US highlights AI as risk to financial system for first time
Financial Stability Oversight Council says emerging technology poses 'safety-and-soundness risks' as well as benefits.
Hungary blocks $54bn EU financial aid for Ukraine
Veto came hours after the European Union agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine in a move Hungary opposed.
The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023
A historic year in Spanish football, Morocco's dream debut and the highest-paid women’s football coach.
Venezuela and Guyana agree not to use force in Essequibo dispute
Leaders hold talks after Venezuela organised referendum to claim oil-rich territory that makes up two-thirds of Guyana.