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President Kais Saied has been accused of blocking rivals ahead of October 6 presidential vote.The Tunisian police have arrested a ...

Strike raises pressure on Israeli PM as US prepares ‘final’ ceasefire deal

A general strike has disrupted industry, services and education across parts of Israel as demands for the government to agree ...

Girl, 17, jumps to her death from shopping centre, killing woman below

By Milo Pope Published: 05:51 EDT, 2 September 2024 | Updated: 06:52 EDT, 2 September 2024 --> --> --> A ...

Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended.A fierce tropical storm ...

Israel is brought to a standstill by general strike following night of furious protests over Netanyahu's failure to secure release of hostages held by Hamas

Israel has been brought to a standstill due to a nationwide general strike after the country erupted with protests over ...

Ex-daycare worker in Australia admits sexually abusing dozens of girls

Ashley Paul Griffith pleads guilty to 307 offences against some 60 children who were in his care.A former childcare worker ...

Russia launches barrage of drones and missiles at Kyiv

Russia launched a barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, as well as other cities across the ...

Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe

Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.A court in Taiwan has ...

Coco Gauff loses US Open crown as star exodus continues

Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on the US Open scrapheap as the defending champion crashed out to ...

At least 47 injured in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv sports centre

Officials say five children were hurt in Sunday’s attack which also damaged a shopping mall.At least 47 people, including five ...

‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir found dead in Norway

The white beluga was found off the southwest coast at Risavika Bay by a father and son who were out ...

Mass polio vaccination drive kicks off in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Palestinian health authorities and United Nations agencies on Sunday began a vaccination drive against polio in the Gaza Strip, hoping ...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 920

As the war enters its 920th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, September 2, 2024. ...

Spain’s Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP to end three-year winless streak

Marc Marquez’s victory at the Aragon Grand Prix ends a 1,043-day win drought for the six-time MotoGP champion.Spain’s Marc Marquez ...

Mexico’s AMLO defends legacy in final state-of-the-nation speech

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has defended his legacy in the final state-of-the-nation address – an annual report on ...

Lack of food and water, ambulances blocked as Israel lays siege to Jenin

The Israeli siege of the West Bank city of Jenin has left Palestinians with no food, water or electricity, with ...

Is Brazil’s ban of social media platform X legal or political?

Site failed to comply with court order to block accounts linked to disinformation.Social media giant X has been banned in ...

Israelis protest, union calls strike after six more captives killed in Gaza

Thousands of Israelis have hit the streets demanding a ceasefire deal and Israel’s main labour union has called for a ...

Leclerc delivers home Formula One win for Ferrari at Italian Grand Prix