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Gaza doctors struggle to rescue patients after Israel orders hospital evacuated
Some 400 patients remain in the Kamal Adwan hospital, one of the only ones still partially functioning in the northern edge of Gaza.
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Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law: media report
22 Dec 2024 - 3:54PM
Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal
22 Dec 2024 - 1:33PM
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Middle East
2 US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident
The US Navy is investigating the cause of the accident which saw a two-seater F/A-18 Super Hornet shot down over the Red Sea.
22 Dec 2024 - 12:38PM
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A fighter jet maneuvers on the deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. The US Navy says an F-18 Super Hornet was shot down in an apparent “friendly fire” incident over the Red Sea. File photo: AP
United States & Canada
Top NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations
New York’s police commissioner has accepted the resignation of Jeffrey Maddrey in the wake of the allegations.
22 Dec 2024 - 11:50AM
United States & Canada
Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator
The daughter-in-law of the incoming US president had been seen as a potential replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.
22 Dec 2024 - 10:12AM
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Middle East
Turkey says it will take action on Kurdish militias if Syria doesn’t
Turkey’s stance may put it at loggerheads with the United States, which has relied on the Kurds in its fight against ISIS.
22 Dec 2024 - 9:32AM
The flag of Turkey hangs from a pole at the Embassy of Turkey in the capital Damascus. Turkey has expressed concern about Kurdish militants based in a post-Assad Syria. File photo: AFP
Europe
Saudi suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges
Authorities say Taleb al-Abdulmohsen was angry about the country’s permissive attitude towards refugees from other mainly Muslim countries.
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Europe
Albania to ban TikTok for a year after teenager stabbed to death
Parents are concerned by reports of children taking knives and other objects to school over quarrels promoted by stories on the app.
22 Dec 2024 - 6:36AM
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United States & Canada
You’re hired! Trump taps Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as special UK envoy
The show presented Trump Tower to millions of people as a symbol of power and success before Trump launched his first presidential campaign.
22 Dec 2024 - 6:32AM
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United States & Canada
Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, smear campaign
The actress says her co-star waged a campaign to destroy her reputation after she spoke up about his ‘disturbing behaviour’ on the film set.
22 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM
Blake Lively poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK Gala Screening for It ‘Ends with Us in London in August. Photo: AP
Middle East
Israel-Gaza war: rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injures 16
The strike comes days after Israeli air strikes hit Houthi rebels launched missiles in solidarity with Palestinians.
21 Dec 2024 - 10:19PM
United States & Canada
US Senate passes government funding bill to avert shutdown
The new package dropped US president-elect Trump’s demands for a debt-limit increase.
22 Dec 2024 - 2:09AM
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Middle East
Hamas, 2 other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’
A Hamas leader said talks had made ‘significant and important progress’.
21 Dec 2024 - 11:57PM
Europe
Pope Francis tells Vatican staff off for gossiping in annual Christmas message
Francis’ message this year revisited a theme he has often warned about: gossiping and speaking ill of people behind their backs.
21 Dec 2024 - 11:10PM
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Pope Francis’ Christmas message this year revisited a theme he has often warned about: gossiping and speaking ill of people behind their backs. Photo: dpa
Europe
France’s most powerful nuclear reactor comes on stream after 12-year delay
The delay arose from technical setbacks that saw the cost of the project balloon four times from the original estimate.
21 Dec 2024 - 8:40PM
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Politics
Israel and Turkey seize the chance to shape Syria’s future post-Assad
While Turkey backs the HTS regime, Israel is destroying its military capacity and claiming territory – fuelling fears of fragmentation.
21 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
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Who are Trump’s picks for top White House jobs and where do they stand on China?
US president-elect Donald Trump starts filling his cabinet, and many chosen for key roles are known for tough stands on Beijing.
9 Dec 2024 - 3:37PM
Donald Trump has expressed regret over many senior officials who served during his last term as US president. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Trump, White House spar over mystery US drone sightings
US President-elect Donald Trump says the US military is keeping the public in ‘suspense’ on drones.
17 Dec 2024 - 3:27PM
United States & Canada
Trump loses bid to toss hush money conviction on immunity grounds
Judge rules Trump’s conviction for falsifying records should stand, despite Supreme Court immunity ruling.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
US
Trump unlikely to get new Air Force One in his presidency given Boeing delays
The project to build two new jets is so late that Boeing has told the US Air Force it expects to deliver the planes in 2029 or later.
13 Dec 2024 - 6:42PM
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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