Five takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing
January 15, 2025Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary, cleared his first hurdle on the way to confirmation: a long -...
Palestinians and Israelis dare to hope as Gaza deal reportedly close
January 15, 2025Palestinians and Israelis have expressed cautious optimism that a deal on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release...
South Korean president arrested after dramatic hours-long standoff
January 15, 2025South Korean authorities have arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces charges of insurrection following an attempt to impose martial...
‘I have nothing to go back to’ – LA fires heartbreak
January 14, 2025It's been four days since Los Angeles became an inferno - and my home became a pile of smouldering embers....
South Africa police rescue naked migrants held captive
January 14, 2025South African police have rescued 26 migrants, believed to be from Ethiopia, who had been held captive in a house...
In photos: World’s biggest religious festival begins in India
January 14, 2025Millions of people are gathering in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state to participate in the...
S Korea begins impeachment trial of suspended president
January 14, 2025South Korea's Constitutional Court has held its first hearing to decide if suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed...
LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn
January 14, 2025Los Angeles residents are bracing for further destruction as weather forecasts indicate that winds helping fuel the flames might pick...
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president’s criticism
January 14, 2025The special prosecutor who led a years-long investigation into Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has criticised the president for making "baseless...
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
January 14, 2025Traffic in New York City has fallen since a congestion charge scheme for vehicles came into effect on 5 January,...
