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‘They see me as non-Western’: Top court to rule on Denmark’s housing law
Residents say Denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ is breaking up strong communities, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule.
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
Qatar Grand Prix was ‘right decision’ despite regional tensions: MotoGP
MotoGP chief says 'it was normal that the riders showed their concerns' but was surprised at Yamaha's withdrawal.
Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balcony
Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Marxist guerrilla group the Red Brigades, was about to be extradited to his home country of Italy.
Italy vs France: UEFA Nations League – preview, team news, predictions
Kylian Mbappe 'under treatment' as Group A1 leaders France travel to Italy for a game at the San Siro, Milan.
Following big Democratic wins, these swing voters are looking for results
For the swing voters NPR is regularly checking in with as part of its Swing Shift series, the election results brought mixed emotions, as does the pending Democratic control of Congress.
Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?
Torn between military action and diplomacy, US appears to settle for drawn-out economic pressure campaign, blockade.
South Africans divided over Olympic swimmer’s switch to Netherlands
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian is switching nations to swim for the Netherlands.
As Gaza floods subside, Palestinians assess human and material damage
A deadly sandbank collapse buried families alive in Deir el-Balah, as survivors describe desperate rescue attempts.
Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?
What would Mauricio Pochettino bring to the job if he replaces Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hot seat?
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
Trump ‘Foot Soldier’ statue mocks his Vietnam draft deferment
An anonymous art collective called Secret Handshake has installed a golden statue of US President Donald Trump.
At least 300 schools evacuated in Italy after email bomb alerts
Italian PM Meloni says there is no danger as UK and Northern Ireland authorities also report 'bogus' alerts.
Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement
The talks in the UAE capital were the first between the two warring sides since February.
US man convicted after admitting he dismembered wife but denies killing her
A Virginia man has been convicted of murdering his wife, more than two years after she went missing.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status
The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.
‘Climate crisis is outrunning us,’ UN chief Guterres says at COP31
Guterres says the world must fight harder, accuses the fossil fuel lobby of delaying climate action at critical talks.