Keir Starmer refused to specifically comment on former Prince Andrew’s case but suggested that the disgraced royal should testify, as a matter of “principle”, before US Congress who continue to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault incidents.
(Corrects sourcing in paragraph 2 to Israeli military) JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's military chief on Sunday dismissed several senior military personnel and reprimanded others over their roles in the failures on October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) -Gunmen attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday, police said. The complex, the headquarters of the frontier constabulary paramilitary force, was also hit by two suicide bombers, sources told
The teen allegedly started the fire by using a lighter in her third-floor bedroom.
Nearly 4,000 Indonesians became Singaporean citizens from 2019 to 2022, according to data from the Directorate General of Immigration.
[Spotlight Initiative] November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence -- a civil society-led initiative calling for action to ensure that every woman and girl can live a life free from violence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Ukraine’s concerns were taken on board and will be incorporated in possible amendments to US President Donald Trump’s initial proposal for peace. Rubio noted that higher-level talks will be needed to agree on a final text.
[UN News] Leaders from across the world are debating how industry can help tackle some of the world's most urgent challenges - from climate change and food insecurity to the need for fairer supply chains - at the Global Industry Summit, which opened on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi
[Nigeria Health Watch] In 2001, when the late Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations was championed the creation of the Global Fund, he is famously quoted as saying "When I first mooted the idea of the Global Fund, people said I was dreaming... I love
The north-eastern state of Kelantan, which borders Thailand, has been the worst hit.
It's widely believed that over 90% of the second-hand clothes sold in Indonesia are illegal imports.
Most Americans are against military action in Venezuela after recent tension in the region, according to a new poll from CBS News/YouGov. In the poll, 70 percent said they were against “the U.S. taking military action in Venezuela,” while 30 percent said they were for it. The
[Oxfam] In response to the outcome of COP30, Oxfam Brasil Executive Director Viviana Santiago said:
[Oxfam] In response to the latest 'Mutirão' text, Nafkote Dabi, Oxfam International Climate Policy Lead, said:
[ENA] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leveraged his engagements in South Africa to advance Ethiopia's strategic interests, deepen key alliances, and elevate the country's influence on continental and global platforms.
[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the reported abduction of school children and teachers in Nigeria, describing the attacks as a "despicable act" against innocent learners and a worrying
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The G20 needs to take concrete steps to strengthen the Compact with Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund, expand financial guarantees, advance timely debt relief, and champion African continental integration, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said at the G20 meeting in
[RFI] The G20 summit in Johannesburg closed on Sunday with South Africa claiming a diplomatic victory after securing agreement on a wide-ranging declaration - despite a boycott by the United States and warnings from several leaders that the forum is struggling to remain
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has described the first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg as a "very successful" opening that delivered a landmark declaration prioritising Africa and the developing world.
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, on Sunday provided insights into complex international trade negotiations, emphasising multilateral cooperation and Africa's emerging strategic role.
[RFI] Organised crime has steadily gained ground across Africa since 2019, while efforts to combat it have weakened, according to the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index. The new analysis found that corruption, disregard for law and lack of accountability are helping criminal
[The Conversation Africa] Given the escalating scale of inequality in the world, shouldn't countries be banding together to set up an international panel on the issue, along the same lines as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body set up
[The Conversation Africa] Nearly one million babies are stillborn in Africa every year. Behind every stillbirth is a mother, a family and a story left untold. Most of these are preventable, many unrecorded, and too often invisible. Each number hides a moment of heartbreak, and
[UN News] In a pivotal outcome at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries agreed on a sweeping package to scale up climate finance and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement - but without a clear commitment to move away from fossil fuels.
[UN News] Ministers and leaders from across the world's 44 least developed countries have pledged to accelerate industrialisation that benefits all, and strengthen resilience in the face of global challenges, at an international UN conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
[UN News] A South African flag-coloured King Protea flower - symbolising hope and regeneration - is the chosen logo for this year's G20 Leaders' Summit, taking place on African soil for the first time.
[The Conversation Africa] An increasingly strong case is being made to bring inequality into discussions about climate change. The logic behind this has been set out by leading international institutions such as the International Labour Organisation, the UN Environmental
[UN News] Do higher living standards in developing countries have to mean more polluting, fossil-fuel dependent industries? Or is a low-carbon alternative possible? As the world grapples with climate change, economic inequality, and rapid technological shifts, next week's
[Health-e] The national campaign calling for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) to be declared a national disaster reached a breakthrough. At the G20 Social Summit on 20 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government will officially classify GBVF as a
[The Conversation Africa] Following the federal government's changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for themselves or their children.
[ISS] The African Union needs more commissioners, not fewer, to efficiently handle the scope and complexity of continental challenges.
Experts criticised “overly complex” rules and called for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.
In a conversation with Luciana Julião, environment editor at The Conversation Brasil, during COP30 in Belém, Fiocruz researcher and environmental health specialist Sandra Hacon explained why the integration of climate, environment and health has guided her research for two
Starring Shu Qi and Jackson Yee, Bi Gan's meditative cinematic odyssey beat out anime blockbuster 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' to win the weekend at China's box office.
Japanese government data showed that in 2023, there were around 9 million abandoned homes.
Kiran Rao’s production banner Kindling Pictures is backing commercial director Bosco Bhandarkar’s feature directorial debut “Shadow Hill: Of Spirits and Men,” which has been selected for the WAVES Film Bazaar’s Co-Production Market. The Bazaar is the market component of the
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1, Episode 5 of “It: Welcome to Derry,” now streaming on HBO Max. Pennywise the Clown feeds on fear, and children are his entree of choice. When the first episode of HBO’s “It: Welcome to Derry” introduced an ensemble of
Two new awards, UNESCO Creative Cities Network City of Film Award for the Best Co-Production Market Project and the Matchbox Gap Award for the Best Film Bazaar Recommends Project, have been unveiled at WAVES Film Bazaar, the market component of the International Film Festival
Some were well aware of what they were carrying while others were simply naive.
Opposition claims key diplomatic role at next year’s conference in Turkey would make Bowen a ‘part-time minister’ while Australians face inflated energy prices Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free
Republicans have been eager for Trump to reveal his preferences on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Immigrant drama “Feather Men” (Khoriya), the debut feature from Delhi-based filmmaker Vishwendra Singh, has been selected for the Work-in-Progress (WIP) section at WAVES Film Bazaar, the market component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The project comes from
KUALA LUMPUR - More than 11,000 people in seven Malaysian states have been affected by flooding caused by torrential rain, the national disaster agency said on Monday.
60 temporary shelters have been opened in the affected states to house those displaced by floods.
Set within the charged social landscape of Ahmedabad, writer-director Aarti Neharsh’s debut feature “Kanda” or “No Onions” uses psychological horror to probe questions of purity, caste and domestic control. The film has Shakun Batra (“Gehraiyaan”) of Jouska Films and Dimpy
President Trump on Sunday said the GOP “has never been so united” after recent tension between himself and some members of the party. “The Republican Party has never been so UNITED AS IT iS RIGHT NOW!” the president said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “Other than Rand
Crypto companies have labelled themselves safe and secure, yet billions in illicit money has flowed into their coffers.