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South Korea gives protesting doctors end-Feb deadline to return to work

Farmers on Monday blocked a border crossing between Poland and Germany, threw bottles at police in Brussels and gathered in Madrid to demand action on cheap supermarket prices and what they say is unfair competition from abroad.

Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking at its ports due to what it said was a health risk and took samples from about 15 passengers who were in isolation on board, its port authority said on Sunday.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation on Monday, as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an expanded role following Israel's war against the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza.

Israel's war cabinet has been briefed on talks over a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after reports of progress made in talks in Paris on Saturday.

A huge crowd has attended the state funeral of Namibian President Hage Geingob following his death at the age of 82 from cancer.

Australia PM pledges 'whatever support' needed as wild fires destroy homes

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said he would run for president again in 2025

Russia says its forces take better positions near Avdiivka and Donetsk

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion two years ago, giving the first official figure for more than a year.

Ukraine is likely to invite Russia to a Peace Talk

U.S. and British forces carried out strikes against more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, officials said, the latest round of military action against the Iran-linked group that continues to attack shipping in the region.

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died unexpectedly in prison nine days ago, was handed to his mother on Saturday in the Arctic city of Salekhard, his spokeswoman said, though it was unclear what will happen next to the body.

In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russia's military has been using volunteer fighters to fill in the gaps in their military forces. These fighters, who are often referred to as "volunteer battalions," are typically made up of civilians who are willing to take up arms and fight for their cause. They are not officially part of the Russian military, but they receive support from the...

According to the latest reports, the moon lander named Odysseus has encountered a minor mishap during its mission and tipped sideways on the lunar surface. However, the good news is that despite the unexpected incident, the lander is still "alive and well". The team of experts is currently analyzing the data to determine the cause of the issue and to decide on the next steps to rectify it.

According to a recent study, rice exports from the United States to Haiti have been found to have high levels of arsenic, which can pose serious health risks to the Haitian population. Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal that can cause cancer and other diseases when consumed in high quantities over a long period of time. The study found that more than 75% of the rice samples tested exceeded the safe li...

During the anniversary of the war in Ukraine, European leaders gathered in Kyiv and pledged to support Ukraine in its fight for peace and stability. The leaders expressed their solidarity with Ukraine and condemned the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country. They reiterated their commitment to implementing the Minsk agreements to resolve the conflict and called for the full respect of...

Intuitive Machines, a Texas-based company, has made history with the successful landing of their spacecraft near the moon's south pole on Thursday. This marks the first time in over 50 years that the United States has touched down on the lunar surface, and it's the first time ever that a private sector entity has achieved this feat. The spacecraft was designed and flown by Intuitive Machines, show...

Did you know that the Nigerian naira has fallen to a new record low on the official market? It's a concerning development that's been making headlines lately.

Did you hear about the recent controversy surrounding a Texas school's suspension of a black student over his dreadlocks? Despite the outcry from the student's family and supporters, a judge upheld the school's decision. Let's dive deeper into the issue and explore the various perspectives.

Did you hear about the latest fossil discovery? Scientists have uncovered a 240 million-year-old 'dragon'! It's incredible to think that these creatures roamed the earth so long ago.

A 28-year-old police officer has been charged with murdering missing Australian TV personality Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies.

China has expressed its strong disapproval of the United States' veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution was put forward by Tunisia and backed by 14 members of the Council, but was blocked by the US on the grounds that it did not explicitly condemn Hamas for its role in the conflict. China's criticism was prompted by the U...

Did you know that Western officials are claiming that Russia is facing a serious challenge in providing ammunition and weapons for its ongoing war in Ukraine? It's a concerning situation that's worth keeping an eye on.

An advanced European satellite, which played a key role in pioneering various cutting-edge technologies for monitoring the Earth and its climate, has recently plummeted to the planet's surface. The satellite's mission was to provide essential data for studying the planet's environment, including mapping the effects of climate change, tracking weather patterns, and observing natural disasters. Desp...