COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.
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Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks
Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.
Japan’s Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback
He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.
Disney cruise ship rescues four people from sinking catamaran
Disney Treasure responded to a distress call from the small boat 200 miles off Bermuda.
Gruesome machete video prompts Burkina Faso investigation
Men dressed in military uniform are seen mutilating a dead body in a viral video.
Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return
As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump’s victory raises questions for the region.
Haiti’s prime minister ousted after six months
The former UN official was brought in to lead Haiti through an ongoing, gang-led security crisis.
Italian authorities bust ‘Banksy forgery ring’
Over 2,100 forgeries, also targeting Warhol, Picasso, Monet and Dali, were recovered in the sting.
Mauritius prime minister accepts ‘huge defeat’ in election
“The population has decided to choose another team,” says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.
Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine
The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.