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K-pop phenomenon NewJeans made their debut in 2022

K-pop Band NewJeans Leaves Label Over 'Mistreatment'

Paleontologists unveil the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years discovered in Peru

Peru Scientists Unveil Crocodile Fossil Up To 12 Million Years Old

Supporters of Hezbollah celebrated the truce as a victory, but analysts say the group was severely weakened by its war with Israel

Hezbollah Under Pressure After War With Israel

The flag of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) flutters outside the agency's headquarters in Vienna on November 20, 2024, when Western countries submitted a resolution critical of Iran

Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks With Three European Powers

A man shines a flashlight as he and his son walk down the dark street during a blackout in Kyiv on November 19, 2024, caused by a "massive" aerial barrage amid Russian invasion in Ukraine

Putin Says Barrage 'Response' To West-supplied Missiles

Keith Kellogg co-wrote academic paper earlier this year calling for Washington to leverage miltary aid as a means of pushing for peace talks on Ukraine

Trump Taps Retired General For Key Ukraine Conflict Role

The study was released a week after Ecuador declared a national emergency due to forest fires

Air Pollution From Fires Linked To 1.5 Million Deaths A Year

US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats against Mexico, Canada and China are a sign of intent, directed at both allies and rivals

'Retaliate': Trump Tariff Talk Spurs Global Jitters, Preparations

Health care was responsible for the largest increase in the services index last month

US Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Ticks Up In October

Russian state media outlets have faced broadcast bans and other restrictions in the West

Moscow Expels German Journalists, Berlin Denies Closing Russia TV Bureau

EasyJet created a holiday division in 2019

EasyJet Annual Profit Rises 40% On Package Holidays

The International Criminal Court tries suspected war criminals

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Myanmar Junta Chief

The new rules would mean the likes of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat have to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young people from having accounts

Australia Takes Step To Ban Under 16s From Social Media

A victim of a recent wave of suicide attacks arrives for treatment at a hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on June 29, 2024

Five Forgotten Conflicts Of 2024

Adani denies the allegations made by US prosecutors

Adani Group Says It Lost Nearly $55 Bn As US Charges Sparked Rout

Bitcoin has fallen to around $92,500, having come close to the $100,000 mark at the end of last week

Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Eye Fresh Trade Tensions

US President Joe Biden welcomed as "good news" the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

World Leaders React To Lebanon War Ceasefire

Anne Hidalgo has proved a divisive figure

Paris Mayor Hidalgo Says To Bow Out In 2026

Red Sea governor Amr Hanafi visited survivors rescued from a capsized vessel in the Red Sea harbour town of Marsa Alam

Survivors, Bodies Recovered From Capsized Red Sea Tourist Boat

Security forces lobbed stun grenades and launched baton charges to break a crowd of protesters angry over the arrest if a Hindu monk

Bangladeshi Hindus Protest Over Leader's Arrest, One Dead

Under the agreement, 'what is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be allowed... to threaten the security of Israel again,' Biden says

Biden Hails Lebanon Ceasefire Deal As 'Good News'

Donald Trump announced on social media that he would impose import tariffs across the board of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada

Trump Brings Back Government By Social Media

California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state will step in to plug the gap if Donald Trump removes federal tax breaks for electric vehicles

California Vows To Step In If Trump Kills US EV Tax Credit

Activists and landmine survivors hold placards decrying the US decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukrainian forces

Ukraine Says Cannot Meet Landmine Destruction Pledge Due To Russia Invasion

US lawmakers called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to reevaluate Hong Kong's unique trade privileges

US Lawmakers Warn Hong Kong Becoming Financial Crime Hub

Wilbur Ross, a wealthy businessman, served as commerce secretary throughout Donald Trump's first term

Trump To Face Less Internal Pushback In New Term: Ex-commerce Chief

Donald Trump warned repeatedly during the election campaign that he would impose tariffs, but experts warn that the costs could be passed on to American consumers

Trump Vows Big Tariffs On Mexico, Canada And China

Ukrainian law enforcement officers and local residents stand among debris in the courtyard of a damaged residential building following a missile attack in Kharkiv

Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Oil Energy Facility: Kyiv Source

Donald Trump has nominated billionaire investor Scott Bessent to take over as Treasury secretary

Stocks Push Higher On Trump's 'Steady Hand' For Treasury

Experts say the stakes are high in Sunday's presidential race to replace liberal Klaus Iohannis, a staunch Ukraine ally

Far Right Targets Breakthrough In Romania Presidential Vote

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Matt Gaetz's exit as pick for attorney general marks Donald Trump's first setback in appointing allies to key positions

House Ethics Committee Votes To Release Report On Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz Amid Allegations

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hopes a reshuffle could improve his fortunes
Major Reshuffle As Trudeau Faces Party Pressure, Trump Attacks
US President-elect Donald Trump has launched a slate of lawsuits that critics worry could push media to self-censor
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Top US diplomat Antony Blinken called for a "non-sectarian" Syrian government that protects minorities and addresses security concerns
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