Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?

Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island

Taipei's defence ministry says 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven warships were detected until early Monday.

Published: 2024-11-25 07:51:05

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,005

These were the key developments on the 1,005th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published: 2024-11-25 07:23:04

Palestinians face heavy rain in Gaza’s tent camps as winter arrives

Displaced Palestinians forced into makeshift tent camps by Israel’s war are facing cold weather and rain.

Published: 2024-11-25 07:12:57

Laos’ methanol poisoning deaths send chill through backpacker paradise

Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following six deaths blamed on tainted alcohol.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:32:46

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election

The left-wing Broad Front candidate emerged victorious in a tight race against governing-party candidate Alvaro Delgado.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:48:29

Calin Georgescu takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential election

NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:07:10

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’

Conservative Alvaro Delgado and left-wing rival Yamandu Orsi went head-to-head in the final round of Uruguay's election.

Published: 2024-11-24 21:53:27

Israel sanctions Haaretz due to articles that ‘hurt’ Israeli state

The Haaretz news outlet called the decision 'another step in Netanyahu's journey to dismantle Israeli democracy'.

Published: 2024-11-24 20:05:54

Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan

Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting has killed more than 30 people.

Published: 2024-11-24 19:15:02

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK

The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what the nuclear watchdog called a lack of cooperation.

Published: 2024-11-24 18:55:09

US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump

School initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion are likely to be first on the chopping block.

Published: 2024-11-24 17:08:49

The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up?

Israel and the US want deep political changes in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah and Iran.

Published: 2024-11-24 16:30:00

Far-right leader fails to reach Romania presidential run-off: Exit poll

Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and centre-right Elena Lasconi headed for December 8 run-off, exit poll suggests.

Published: 2024-11-24 15:48:25

The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel

The mobilisation of an imagined identity is very effective in scaring off prosecutors and intimidating judges.

Published: 2024-11-24 15:31:58

Israeli attacks kill six across Gaza, army issues new ‘evacuation order’

Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safia was injured in an Israeli drone attack on the facility.

Published: 2024-11-24 15:31:50

The IMF and the World Bank must be abolished to save the planet

These two institutions enslave climate-stricken nations with debt, worsening the impact of any climate disaster.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:48:32

ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu an “incredible step forward”

Francesca Albanese talks about how the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants could be expanded.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:31:00

Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response

Flood-hit Paiporta mayor pledges to hold leaders accountable for crisis handling, with legal action if necessary.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:25:26

“Deep consensus” in Israel that genocide in Gaza is “justified”

Ori Goldberg on why, despite Israel’s internal unrest, many Israelis support Netanyahu’s Gaza war policies.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:14:37

Fire destroys hundreds of shanty homes in Manila port slum

A huge fire has destroyed hundreds of shanty homes at a Philippine port, leaving thousands of residents homeless.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:12:26

Security for Israel means “force … killing … destruction”

Daniel Levy on why the Israeli government’s Zionist policy works against the country’s internal and regional security.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:01:51

Annexation of the occupied West Bank is Israel’s “big prize”

Tamer Qarmout on what Israel has in mind for the occupied West Bank now that Gaza lies in ruins.

Published: 2024-11-24 13:49:00

India’s Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history

Lucknow picks Pant for a record $3.2m in the IPL auction, followed by Shreyas Iyer at $3.17m, taken by Punjab.

Published: 2024-11-24 13:20:04