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Judge throws out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.

Fierce blizzard kills 18 people, leaves at least 300,000 homes and businesses without electricity on Christmas Eve.

Authorities say the 69-year-old suspect, who allegedly killed three people, was removed from custody for health reasons.

Tourists flock to the occupied West Bank city to celebrate Christmas after pandemic restrictions were lifted.

The opposition Congress Party says its rally aims to highlight what it calls the 'danger' of the ruling BJP.

Cross-country march enters capital where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP for 'spreading Hindu-Muslim hatred'.

The 2023 Gulf Cup will be the first major football tournament held in Iraq for 40 years.

Deadly blast took place after a tanker carrying LPG got caught beneath a bridge close to a hospital and houses.

Ban comes days after Taliban-run government ordered universities to suspend classes for women until further notice.

Migrants almost certain to spend Christmas in crowded shelters or on streets of Mexican border towns amid winter storm.

More than 200 million people under weather warnings as thousands of flights cancelled and at least a dozen dead.

Blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold create mayhem for those travelling for the holidays.

For some of us, the World Cup consumed so much festive joy that there is little left for Christmas.

A gunman went on a rampage in 10th district, killing three people in attack aimed at foreigners, authorities say.

Our insatiable demand for chocolate is destroying forests.

Locals say rising travel and food costs have made the holiday season more expensive and are keeping families apart.

She was a renowned journalist, but to her niece, Shireen was a Christmas-loving aunt and the ‘backbone' of the family.

Travellers arriving from countries, including China, will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.

Statement comes after military government ordered senior UN official Barbara Manzi to leave Burkina Faso immediately.

With intensive care units overwhelmed, patients are forced to go to bigger cities for treatment.

The US dollar has been on the rise in 2022. What is next for the greenback, gold and cryptocurrencies?

The care home in Siberia was unregistered and the authorities are now inspecting similar facilities.

Researchers say there has been a dramatic drop in particular in the number of female bears and cubs in Hudson Bay.

The global energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war and increasing climate threats have fuelled the transition.

As Ukraine seeks justice for crimes committed by Russia, Cambodia could offer lessons — and cautionary tales.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 304th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s co-chair discusses if the world is ready for another health emergency.

Families tell of sending elderly relatives away from China's cities amid reports of surging cases and deaths.

Outgoing Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said after losing nomination vote: 'This is democracy and this is my legacy.'

Ukraine says at least 300 people were killed when Russia bombed Mariupol's drama theatre where civilians had sheltered.

The Ukrainian president also issued a warning to Russian people that 'terror never goes without a response'.

Saab, a close ally of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, claims he was on a diplomatic mission to Iran when arrested.

Myanmar's military accused of deliberately planting landmines to target civilians as armed resistance movement grows.

A United States judge ruled that Republican Abraham Hamadeh failed to prove claims about errors in vote counting.

New provisions to US Electoral Count Act make it more difficult for politicians to prevent peaceful transfer of power.

Caroline Ellison, Bankman-Fried's colleague, said she agreed with him to hide the loans from FTX investors.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is 'sad' and 'disappointed' about widespread strikes but refuses to negotiate.

Bill boosts military spending by 10 percent to a total of $858bn, alongside $772.5bn for domestic programmes.

Donald Trump led 'multi-part conspiracy' to overturn 2020 elections that ended in deadly riot, US committee says.

Russian leader says the country's military-industrial complex should provide the army with everything they need.

COVID infections are rising in China and there are growing fears that new variants could emerge.

Frigid temperatures, snow and ice have upended travel plans and knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses.

NDTV founders Radhika and Prannoy Roy made several unsuccessful attempts to block the takeover by Gautam Adani.

Gordon Brown urges more leaders in Islamic countries to denounce a move barring Afghan women from higher education.

Massive blaze near the tourist city of Vina del Mar has killed at least one person and destroyed about 200 homes.

While economic activity is slowing amid rising interest rates, it's not enough to discourage US Fed from more rises.

A merger would create a financial data and news giant, further firming up the world's 12th-richest man's stronghold.

Agreed settlement is largest in US data privacy class action and the biggest class action lawsuit for Meta.

earthrise meets some of the environmental campaigners and lawyers who are forcing systemic change through the courts.

Villages in the Donetsk region have seen heavy fighting, and now residents are facing a new threat: a bitter winter.