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UN rights chief demands Houthis return body of staff member who died in custody
The UN's human rights chief on Friday demanded the return of the body of a Yemeni staff member who died of unknown causes weeks ago, after more than two years in Houthi custody.
Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security
Kyiv's forces are using drones and ground robots to help defend against Russia's army along the about 1,200-km front line snaking down eastern and southeastern Ukraine
The dangers of revising Europe's security architecture
Experts warn against revising Europe's security framework because they say it would mean granting Moscow its longstanding wish of renegotiating postwar security on the continent.
We must return Ukrainian journalists still imprisoned in Russia
The plight of these journalists is complicated not only by unlawful arrests, but also by the fact that they were detained in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories. Russian authorities illegally force Russian citizenship upon them and try them in occupation courts, seeking to sever them from…
Trump tries to defend his midterm losses with lies over approval ratings and turns on Republican candidates
President Donald Trump grilled by Stephen A Smith over election wipeout but refuses to take any blame himself
Armed men kill at least 37 civilians in western Niger, say local sources
Ruled by a military junta since a 2023 coup, Niger is battling violence by jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. Thousands have been killed in the violence over the last decade
Climate could force more than 200 million from homes: UN migration chief
In 2025, storms, drought, forest fires, extreme temperatures or flooding forced nearly 30 million people to flee their homes, data showed.
UK police investigate allegations against best-selling children’s author David Walliams
London police said they had received a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man now in his 50s.
Polish President Nawrocki vetoes digital content bill for second time
Nov 13 - Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed legislation on Friday that would have let regulators decide whether online content is illegal and order it blocked, his second rejection of a bill implementing the European Union’s Digital Services Act.
EU leaders told to ‘act now’ to stay in AI race with US and China
The EU must “act now” to ensure Europe stays in the AI race with the US and China, French AI firm Mistral’s Chief Executive Arthur Mensch told a summit of the bloc’s leaders on Friday. The leaders heard from Mensch and Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as one of the “godfathers” of…
Nat'l football team submits another lackluster performance in loss to Saudi Arabia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- The men's national football team tried to ...
U.S. gave Singapore scant help with Alice Huang probe, source says
Singapore held Alice Huang's passport for 8 months and asked the U.S. to help investigate her firm's suspected Nvidia chip sales, but received little help, sources say.
Syria removes visa restrictions on U.S. travellers after backlash
The current Syrian government, in place since Islamist-led fighters overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has allowed Westerners to obtain entry visas at Damascus airport or border crossings
The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs
Stelco's US owner blames Trump's tariffs for layoffs, but its support for those same tariffs has raised questions.
Eisenkot urges respect for Israel's Arab minority after Netanyahu attacks
Two Arab-majority parties, Raam and the Joint List, secured a combined 19 seats in last month's election, winning nearly a sixth of the 120-seat parliament and potentially emerging as kingmakers in efforts by Eisenkot to form a government
Caravans ‘did a U-turn’ from one part of Kildare business park to another
Court told security guard threatened by member of Traveller group with another bitten by a dog in Naas, Co Kildare
Netherlands denies active talks with US over curbing ICC powers to lift sanctions
The Netherlands is not currently in active negotiations with the US over amendments to the Rome Statute or any response to the sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC), a spokesperson told Middle East Eye.
UK: Charity regulator opens case into community centre for promoting illegal Israeli settlements
Britain 's charity regulator has opened a compliance case into the Jewish Community Centre London (JW3) after it hosted an event which promoted medical clinics in illegal Israeli settlements, Middle East Eye can reveal.
Chile tells Argentina “countries do not ask permission” for its ship bound for the Falklands
Chile’s Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna has ruled out asking Argentina for authorisation for the voyage of the Chilean vessel Danstar, which plans to reopen the commercial route between Punta Arenas and the Falklands in December, invoking the right of innocent passage recognised by the…
Ethiopia: Mekelle Residents Call for Sustained Federal Govt Efforts to Advance Reforms in Tigray
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Residents of Mekelle have urged the Federal Government to sustain and accelerate reform, reconstruction and development efforts in Tigray region.
Spanish prosecutor favours extraditing pro-Palestinian US Cox Enterprises heir
MADRID, Nov 13 - A Spanish prosecutor on Friday expressed support for a US request to extradite pro-Palestinian donor and multimillionaire US media heir James Cox Chambers Jr, in a case Chambers' defence says is politically motivated.
DC gym shooter gave ominous quote on mold issues months before he opened fire that left one dead and four hurt
Dr. Matt Lambert gave an ominous quote to a reporter months before the shooting
Pakistan calls for 'immediate' end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN
UN Security Council renewed targeted sanctions under its Yemen sanctions regime for another year
IAEA recommends safety improvements at S. Korean nuclear reactor in Busan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ha...
Boy found alive after 6 days lost in wilderness: "Grounded for life"
Video shot from the rescue helicopter showed the boy was shirtless and sunburned. He was wearing shorts and boots and was using towels as blankets.
Morocco positions itself as potential uranium supplier to France
The Moroccan industrial group OCP is in talks with French companies EDF and Orano about the terms of an agreement to produce and supply uranium concentrate. The North African kingdom holds significant phosphate reserves.
France calls for more pressure on Houthis to end attacks on Saudi Arabia
France called for greater pressure on Yemen 's Houthis to end their attacks in the region, particularly against Saudi Arabia .
COP31 talks face early friction over future of fossil fuels
Palestinian parties must not help Eisenkot rescue Israel from collapse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "opposition" Yashar party, have both been principal perpetrators of Israel's genocide of Gaza's Palestinians .