How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy?
The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts.
Israel escalates Lebanon bombardment as officials considers ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said the attacks were directed at Hezbollah infrastructure, including a weapons storage facility.
Eight killed in stabbing attack at school in eastern China, police say
Suspect arrested after attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing county, police say.
G7 backs Ukraine as Zelenskyy says he wants to end war next year
Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so the war with Russia ends in 2025 ’through diplomatic means’.
Media bias, inaccuracy and the violence in Amsterdam
What one night of violence revealed about the western media’s failings on Israel and Palestine.
Zambia’s Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality
For far too long the Zambian and other African governments have prioritised urban over rural communities.
Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests
Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.
Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called ’criminal’ of food, water and medicine.
Philippines evacuates thousands as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears
President Marcos directs government to prepare for ’worst-case scenario’, with millions at risk from storm surges.
Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.