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German chancellor to hold talks with Zelenskyy before inauguration of Trump, who has pledged to end the war.

How one woman's passion for football led to her fight for women's rights.

A new SIPRI study lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis.

'It's going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him,' Head says of Bumrah.

Reporter in Syria Nour Qormosh has been seeing the damage from an air attack on Aleppo's university hospital.

Police in Georgia use tear gas and water cannon on demonstrators as pro-EU protests continue for a fourth day.

Hassan Barari on why Israel came out ahead in the war in Lebanon, even though neither side actually won".

Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.

Randa Slim on why the recently negotiated ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah may prove to be short-lived.

Former Israeli army chief and defence minister says northern Gaza is being 'cleared of Arabs', echoing ICC allegations.

Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m.

Dutch runner is rewarded for her three Olympic medals in a week at the 2024 Games, where Tebogo won the men's 200m gold.

These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.

Outgoing US president says his son was 'selectively' and 'unfairly' prosecuted due to his family name.

As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.

Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party's path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.

Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.

Max Verstappen claims his ninth win of the 2024 season as McLaren are made to wait for the constructors' title.

Attack on village of Sir brings Palestinian death toll in the territory to at least 790 since beginning of Gaza war.

A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.

Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.

Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria.

Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.

Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition.

Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.

Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies.

The Commonwealth faces questions about its relevance amid climate change and inequality. Can it adapt to changes?

Syrian opposition fighters have pushed Assad's forces out of Aleppo, allowing exiled residents to return.

Drew Mikhael on why Israel may consider ratcheting up its military response to any ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.

Trump's fans in Canada are outraged now that he has threatened tariffs.

US paediatric surgeon Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan broke down in tears at a UN hearing as she recounted stories from Gaza.

A ceramicist retraces his Maya roots to recreate a long-lost pre-Hispanic pigment that survived for over a millennium.

Suspension of humanitarian aid into Gaza comes as Israeli attacks kill almost 100 Palestinians in the last 24 hours.

Norway's foreign minister says his country is taking the lead in pushing to establish a Palestinian state.

Appointment of a loyal aide to the FBI post could end long-running tradition of keeping presidents at arm's length.

World Central Kitchen was forced to pause operations after three more of its employees were killed in Israeli attacks.

Beijing lodges 'serious protests' with the US saying it 'strongly condemns' Taiwanese leader's stopover in Hawaii, Guam.

Syrian rebels wrest control of Aleppo city from the Syrian government forces after eight years.

Thousands of mourners have gathered in southern Beirut where Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated.

Patel has vowed to downsize the top intelligence body and pursue 'conspirators' in the government and media.

Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in first round of presidential election.

These were the key developments on the 1,011th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The New York and Los Angeles teams will face-off for the biggest prize in North American football.

Labour party's Haigh was the youngest member of PM Keir Starmer's cabinet when a decade-old fraud case resurfaced.

An agroecological collective in the Bekaa Valley has built a 'seed library' to preserve the region's farming heritage.

Debutant Bethell's quick 50 and Carse's six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch.

Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1's Qatar GP while Oscar Piastri wins sprint race in Saturday's qualifying.

Pro-EU critic of ruling Georgian Dream party says she won't leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently.