The World Today

US House Republicans kill an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Israel has sworn in a new parliament amid efforts to form a governing coalition. The ninth China International Import Expo has concluded, setting records in several areas.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war with Iran. Delegates have gathered in Turkiye for the UN's annual climate conference. China has rejected allegations of spying linked to an investigation into Nvidia's CEO.

The Israeli prime minister's top rival has been given the mandate to form a new government. Prosecutors in Poland have opened a terrorism investigation after a shooting rampage in Krakow's main square. A deadly train crash in Egypt has left dozens of people injured.

Dozens of flights have been diverted across Europe after multiple hoax bomb threats. The Paraguayan president has resigned following a bank collapse that has left millions of people unable to access their funds. More than half a million people have protested across France, with some calling for higher wages and more funding for public services.

Democrats sweep to power in historic US midterm elections, winning races in traditionally conservative states and taking control of Congress. Ten years after the Paris Climate Agreement, global temperatures continue to rise, highlighting the challenges of meeting its climate goals. The Austrian chancellor is among the world leaders and dignitaries set to attend this year's China International Impo...

Polls will soon draw to a close in the crucial US midterm elections, with the results seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency and policies. The US has struck Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz despite back-channel negotiations to prevent a return to all-out war. Seven European airlines are being searched after bomb threats across the continent.

The clock is ticking in the United States ahead of critical midterm elections, whose outcome could have global implications. US President Donald Trump has renewed threats of military action against Iran, despite ongoing negotiations between Iran and regional mediators. A new wave of suspected cyberattacks is targeting supermarkets across Europe.

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Indian capital amid growing demands for the election chief to resign. In Germany, some riots have broken out amid mostly peaceful protests. In Doha, diplomatic talks are continuing between Qatari and Iranian officials, while Tehran has threatened wider retaliation if the US launches strikes after the midterm elections.

Beijing has responded to a UN vote that condemned the US economic embargo against Cuba. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has visited the Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Beijing during a state visit to China. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed that Canada become the European Union's first associate member.

The search for survivors continues after a major train crash in Spain that killed close to 70 people. Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has declared himself Brazil's legitimate president-elect. Overfishing and climate change are threatening some of the ocean's most magnificent creatures.

Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are closely watching Israel’s general election, amid concerns and hopes about its potential impact on the region. The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 10,000. China has made new breakthroughs in electron microscopy as part of its efforts to achieve technological self-reliance.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has staged a comeback in the presidential runoff, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro. Israel gears up for election day in a high-stakes vote that could determine the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Delegates from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey meet with Iranian officials amid growing speculation about renewed US and Israeli attacks on...

French protesters return to the streets after violent demonstrations led to 1,300 arrests. Chinese rescue workers dig through rubble in hopes of finding trapped survivors in quake-hit Xizang. Israel to shut West Bank border crossings on election day as fallout from an attack on Israeli soldiers deepens.

Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a keynote address as the country commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. Governments and companies around the world scramble to contain a cybersecurity flaw impacting millions of websites. French President Emmanuel Macron says illegitimate protests will be banned in the coming days as authorities gear up for another weekend...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with Russian leaders in St. Petersburg to boost bilateral ties. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed the situation in Ukraine. A critical shortage of insulin is endangering thousands of lives in Gaza, including those of children.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization should promote regional stability and prosperity while advancing global development. The UK says it will deploy jets to defend Saudi cities and infrastructure following a series of deadly and escalating Houthi attacks. More curfews are expected in cities across France following days of violent protests.

Fueled by strong exports, China's economy grew more than four percent in the third quarter, putting the country on track to meet its annual growth target. The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been convicted over the deaths of 190 children and one adult. France has imposed partial curfews in Paris and other cities following a weekend of violence and looting.

Four soldiers have been killed and dozens injured in a major fire at one of Canada's busiest military bases. Russia and Ukraine trade strikes on each other's power infrastructure after the collapse of the US president’s energy ceasefire. More than 2,000 people have been arrested in France during nationwide protests that turned violent on Saturday.

A school roof collapse in Pakistan has killed more than 30 children and a teacher. In Yemen, a Houthi strike on the presidential palace compound in Aden has killed five people, while the Saudi-led coalition says it has stepped up attacks on Houthi targets. Meanwhile, tech tourism is gaining popularity in China, with cutting-edge innovations becoming part of tourists' itineraries.

More than 32,000 enterprises are participating in the 140th edition of the Canton Fair, which coincides with the event's 70th anniversary. US inflation rises more than expected, fueled by higher energy prices. Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are disrupting battlefield communications and drone operations.

Rescuers are searching for missing crew members after two ships were hit by drones off the coast of Bulgaria. Russian forces have struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Thousands of children in Gaza who have lost limbs in Israeli strikes continue to face hardship.

Saudi Arabia has vowed a tough response following a series of deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh's international airport. Indian opposition parties have marched to the Supreme Court in Delhi, calling for the removal of the country's election chief over alleged voter fraud. Hundreds of aftershocks have rocked Panama following Friday's powerful earthquake.

The Houthis have announced strikes on Saudi Arabia as part of a wider operation. The UN says more than 100 migrants are confirmed dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti. Ukraine says it is waiting for details of an energy ceasefire with Russia.

Yemen's Houthis have claimed a new strike on Riyadh's airport as fighting with Saudi-led government forces spills beyond Yemen's borders. Life in Gaza remains difficult years after a devastating assault, with survival a daily struggle for millions. The outgoing COP30 president shares his views on progress in climate action.

Israel has marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack in 2023, which triggered the war in Gaza. Student protests in France show no end in sight. The IMF chief has warned that the world is facing difficult political choices.