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Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
France accuses Iran of cyberattack on European fridges
This is a breaking news story.
Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election meddling: Report
Netanyahu and Zini's interference claims lack evidence, according to law enforcement officials quoted by Haaretz.
Man uses excavator to destroy Chinese government building
A man has driven an excavator into a Chinese government affairs centre in Shaanxi
Nvidia shares slump amid investigation into CEO Jensen Huang
Huang admits infidelity, denies compromising Nvidia security as China spy inquiry shakes $4.5 trillion AI firm.
More than 50,000 displaced by deadly Ethiopia border clashes
Families arrive in Kenya with little food or shelter as host communities struggle to cope.
Trump questions midterm election integrity after previously accepting results
Trump made the claims - without evidence - on Truth Social on Monday
Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow?
Analysts say a small intelligence-focused unit cannot seal Iran’s borders, and others warn it could expand the war.
Senegal human rights group demands government action after deadly sinking
Thousands of people have died in recent years attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands from West Africa.
IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’
An oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s IRGC said it had struck three tankers on Sunday,
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.
Los Angeles mayoral race points to growing sway of democratic socialists
Nithya Raman taps into frustration with economic and political status quo to become mayor of the second-largest US city.
Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.
UK court hands comedian Russel Brand 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault
This is a breaking news story.
Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure
Talks aimed at preventing new major fighting between the US and Iran are ongoing.
British Comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.
More than 100,000 sign petition for inquiry into UK role in Gaza genocide
The number of signatures requires the British parliament to consider the topic for debate.
‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
A fourth round of peace talks in 2026 takes place this week, with security guarantees high on the agenda.
What ‘catastrophic’ South Africa local election results mean for ANC
The country is transitioning away from the era of ANC electoral dominance towards a more fragmented political system.