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The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli army, comes before a France-Israel football match in the capital.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes with its deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.

Weather agency warns of 'life-threatening' tidal surges in coastal area as another tropical storm forms in the Pacific.

The world's worst internal displacement crisis, with at least 14 million people uprooted from their homes, is in Sudan.

Tourist allegedly told police he defaced Shinto shrine as a 'prank'.

On Wednesday, the Republican Party cleared the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both Congress chambers.

Rights group says Israel appears to have plans to permanently prevent Palestinians from returning to parts of Gaza.

Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump's victory.

As the war enters its 993rd day, these are the main developments.

Micro-blogging site says it now has more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September.

CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations.

Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Brazil's Supreme Court has been evacuated as federal police swarm the area to investigate the evening attack.

Florida legislator says it will be 'honour' to serve as top prosecutor but could face a difficult confirmation process.

Trump picked his hawkish former rival to be secretary of state, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.

Experts aren't sure what is causing fewer overdose deaths, but they are hopeful the decline is sustainable.

The Israeli army announced that six of its soldiers were killed during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

New Delhi's air quality is getting worse as a thick winter haze blankets the city.

The Dutch city remains tense and divided after Israeli football fans provoke violence.

UNRWA chief warns new Israeli law threatens education for 660,000 Gaza students and risks extremism and marginalisation.

US President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday.

French Ecology Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher says she will not take part in the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan.

North Korean troops have begun fighting in Russia's Kursk region, as part of a major Russian offensive.

Senator John Thune of South Dakota beat Trump's loyalist Rick Scott to lead the Republican-controlled Senate.

Rival criminal factions are battling for control in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after the arrests of two drug lords.

The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. It is running out of time to do so.

'Ethnic cleansing' is increasingly being used to describe Israel's war in Gaza, but is the term appropriate?

Fault Lines examines how Donald Trump won back the White House, and what it means for the US and the world.

Party leaders agree on dates for the vote of confidence on December 16 and a new election on February 23.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel met its strategic objectives in dismantling Hamas's military operations

Meeting between the two rivals in Washington is part of the tranditional US handover process and follows 2020 snub.

In the aftermath of deadly flooding, Spain closed schools and evacuated residents as heavy rains lashed the country.

This is the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make a court appearance in Guam.

France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel's aggressions.

The Chinese government has ramped up security at the site of attack that killed 35 in southern China.

The British news outlet quits X citing 'disturbing content' on the platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.

Ukraine wants to use defenders' profane defiance on merchandise; court says political slogan does not qualify.

For a ceasefire to happen, Hezbollah, the US and Israel need to return to Resolution 1701.

Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary.

Did the tech billionaire really use satellite-based technology to 'steal' the election for Donald Trump?

The former Arkansas governor has previously questioned Palestinian identity and is opposed to a two-state solution.

Part of NATO's broader missile shield, the base could alleviate concerns for European security once Trump takes office.

Here's what we know about the job Elon Musk has just been given, leading an effort to slash US government.

Providing the only way to fly out of Lebanon, Middle East Airlines has been operating every day despite Israeli attacks.

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in a car ramming attack in China.

Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office.

Trump must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of the 15 executive departments that make up the cabinet.

The villagers of Ain Yaaqoub spent days identifying charred remains. They fear Israel was targeting displaced people.

As US president's term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel's war have not yielded results.