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Her Seattle concert caused a small earthquake, world leaders vie for her attention: what drives the Taylor Swift Effect?

Daim Zainuddin, an ally of former PM Mahathir Mohamad, has described the investigation as a 'political witch-hunt'.

Austrian Dominic Thiem's match suspended for 40 minutes after reptile slithered its way courtside. He won the qualifier.

Naomi Iwelu was able to reach Italy but not before enduring unimaginable trauma and violence.

A British warship arrives for defence exercises with Guyana as Venezuela launches war games near contested region.

Prosecutors cite 'strong public interest' for resolving major case against disgraced crypto exchange founder.

Istanbul rival teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were scheduled to play in Riyadh on Friday.

We compile our reporting on Israel's war on Gaza - documenting the information war as it has played out since October 7.

As the war enters its 675th day, these are the main developments.

The number of children whose parents are both dead is mounting fast amid the Israeli bombardment.

For second time in a month, US approves munitions for Israel while calling for end to mass civilian deaths.

China-made African print wax has been available for decades as cheap replicas, but now as high-quality alternatives.

Major economies defied predictions of recession in 2023. But inflation and high interest rates remain major concerns.

South Africa files case of genocide against Israel, as attacks continue in Palestine and Lebanon - here is the latest.

One year ago, the Taliban told women they couldn't study medicine. Now, some are doing it in secret.

Israel restricts Palestinians' access to Al-Aqsa Mosque for 12th Friday in a row.

The move is the latest shift in economic and foreign policy by newly elected hard-right President Javier Milei.

Overthrow of leaders in Niger and Gabon has been met by international condemnation but celebrations at home.

Russia launches one of its largest nights of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine since the start of war

Israel, which has been accused of meting out collective punishment on Palestinians, rejects the case at the UN court.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says organisation is 'monitoring the situation' as Poland says it has confirmed incident.

Israel intensifies air and ground offensive in central Gaza forcing displaced Palestinians to flee again towards south.

Vending machines with free overdose-reversal drugs are being embraced across US, but misconceptions remain a hurdle.

Saeed is accused by India and the US of being involved in the 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people.

Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he's found hope - and music - along the way.

Dong replaces Li Shangfu, who was fired and disappeared from public view four months ago.

The new club, a project of the former president, won all its matches en route to claiming Turkmenistan's title.

Given the ghastly course of 2023, it is obvious who deserves the coveted title: people of Gaza.

Festivities have been muted this December in Nigeria as a cost of living crisis reaches new heights.

As Israeli military pounds Gaza, raids occupied West Bank, Hamas says no deal on captives until 'aggression' stops.

Ankara claims suspects planned attacks on synagogues and churches, as well as the Iraqi embassy.

From dumb bombs and bunker busters to white phosphorus, the register of allegations against Israel is growing.

Since the invasion of Ukraine, nearly all of the Kremlin's critics have been jailed or gone into exile.

After capturing Gezira state two weeks ago, the Rapid Support Forces have prevented civilians from fleeing.

A fired-up Cummins bags five wickets in innings, 10 in match to earn Australia nail-biting 79-run win in second Test.

Gaza's hospitals are running out of supplies and capacity for those injured in Israeli attacks - here is the latest.

Cities and infrastructure across the country are hit with Russian drones and missiles, killing nine, injuring dozens.

Russia lost a landing ship and five planes this week, but took a flattened suburb.

Three men and one woman accused of being 'saboteurs' were hanged for their 'collaboration with the Zionist regime'.

Aid convoy attack and intense air strikes on refugee camps in central Gaza add to humanitarian crisis.

Artyom Kamardin, 33, and Yegor Shtovba, 23, sentenced for 'undermining national security', 'inciting hatred'.

A visual timeline of some of the events that shaped the last 12 months.

The Syrian regime and allies stepped up attacks in the country's northwest as a humanitarian crisis mounted in 2023.

Local tour guide says hikers should never have been allowed on famous peak in West Sumatra.

Blanchard convinced her online boyfriend to kill her abusive mother.

Move comes as resentment grows among some people in region about sudden influx of boat arrivals.

Ethiopia's latest conflict has intensified in recent months with a surge in drone attacks seemingly targeting civilians.

The past year showcased the hopes and fears around AI as transformative technology went mainstream.

Tony Chung was released in June after serving jail term under security law but said he lived under constant pressure.

The Israeli raids on the Nur Shams and Fawwar refugee camps followed a pattern of deadly assaults in the West Bank.