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China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones
The airshow will feature a dedicated drone zone for the first time, reflecting their increased prominence in warzones, including Ukraine
NYC Mayor Eric Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign
Adams, a Democrat, was indicted in September on charges that he accepted luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from a Turkish official seeking political favors
Breakaway Somaliland to hold general elections
The breakaway region of Somaliland in East Africa is due to hold general elections on November 13. As the self-declared republic pushes for recognition from the international community and begins to play a larger role in the region, what could the outcome mean for Somalia and the Horn of Africa?
Church of England head under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal
The 251-page report concluded that Welby failed to report Smyth to authorities when he was informed of the abuse in August 2013, soon after he became Archbishop of Canterbury
US to assess Israeli progress in improving humanitarian conditions
he United States is set to decide whether Israel has made progress toward improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza, just days after global food security experts warned there was a "strong likelihood" famine was imminent. A prominent human rights group is calling for the deployment of peacekeepers in Sudan. Emergency power outages were imposed in a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of Russian strikes on the energy system on Monday. Donald Trump’s supporters in California have...
ICC confirms probe into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor
Khan has previously denied allegations of misconduct that were reported to the court's governing body last month
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
A special election for a new mayor will be held within 120 days, or roughly four months
Dutch tram set on fire while tensions are high after violence targeting Israeli fans
Police continue to make arrests connected to earlier violence following a Maccabi Tel Aviv-Ajax match
Jazz saxophonist Donaldson dies at 98
North Carolinian was part of the bop scene that emerged after WWII, and early in his career he recorded with Thelonius Monk, Milt Jackson, George Benson and others
New Zealand's leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care
An estimated 200,000 people in state, foster and faith-based care suffered 'unimaginable' abuse over 7 decades
Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension
Voters in Somaliland will go to the polls for the fourth presidential election since 1991 amid heightened tension between Somalia and Ethiopia over a controversial maritime deal
First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
Malnourished male adult male was found about 3,500 kilometers north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast, according to Western Australia state officials
US carried out strikes against Iranian-linked targets in Syria
Military says strikes were against two locations in Syria and a response to several attacks on US personnel in Syria in past 24 hours.
Polish president urges sustained US commitment to Europe's security
He says territorial integrity of all countries, especially Ukraine, should be respected
Niger rebels fighting for ousted president's release hand over weapons
Rebel Patriotic Liberation Front was set up in August 2023, a month after President Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown in a coup
Jailed Swedish Eritrean journalist wins rights prize
Independent newspaper founder arrested in 2001; there’s been no word of him since 2021
Iran calls to expel Israel from UN after strike on Syria
The strike on an apartment Sunday belonging to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, reportedly killed nine people including a Hezbollah commander
Trump set to go after measures mitigating climate change
WASHINGTON — The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions experts.
When they list measures that are making the most difference, it lines up with policies Trump has said he'll target.
These rollbacks will come as more lives are being lost in heat waves, record amounts of climate...