COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal
The tough-fought finance deal at UN climate negotiations was “imperfect”, the Azerbaijan COP29 leadership has…
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Stocks retreat, dollar mixed on Trump tariff warning
Stock markets retreated and the dollar was mixed Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would…
Ex-PM Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital, 4 security forces killed
Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday killed four members…
No regrets: Merkel looks back at refugee crisis, Russia ties
Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel gives a spirited defence of her 16 years at the…
Ukraine says Russia using landmines to carry out ‘genocidal activities’
Russia is carrying out “genocidal activities” by laying landmines on Ukraine’s territory, an official from…
Prosecutors seek up to 12-year terms for French rape trial defendants
French prosecutors on Tuesday demanded sentences of up to 12 years for some of the…
‘Record’ drone barrage pummels Ukraine as missile tensions seethe
Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international…
Laos hostel staff detained after backpackers’ deaths
Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff of a backpacker hostel in…
Hong Kong LGBTQ advocate wins posthumous legal victory
Nearly four years after his death, LGBTQ activist Edgar Ng was vindicated by Hong Kong’s…
Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury legends slot
British rock star Rod Stewart is set to play the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury…