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British children's author investigated over grooming, assault allegations involving minors
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.
Africa: Africa Must Rethink How It Invests in Healthcare
[New Times] I arrived in Nairobi for a continental media workshop on health investment in Africa, organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), expecting to learn about the challenges facing health systems across the continent, the financing gaps and the search for…
Rwanda: How Liverpool-Born Paul Mccartney Built a $1.4bn Music Empire
[New Times] For decades, Paul McCartney has made music that has travelled across generations. His success has also extended beyond record sales and sold-out concerts, with careful investments in music publishing, songwriting rights and other assets helping him build a fortune estimated at more than…
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
Rwanda: Rwanda's Dusabejambo Signs With Hollywood Talent Agency CAA
[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), marking another milestone in a year that has brought international recognition for her debut feature film, 'Ben'imana.'
Africa: Mudavadi, Mbadi Back Increased African Funding to Reduce AU's Reliance On Donors
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi have backed a new financing framework to reduce the African Union's dependence on external donors and strengthen its financial independence.
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.
Nigeria: Remarks By Chargé d'Affaires Jimmy Mauldin At the Ustda and Infragora Afridata Commemorative Signing Ceremony
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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.
Tanzania/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Tanzania Live Updates - Super Eagles Seek Crucial Victory in Uyo
[Premium Times] Nigeria have collected three points from their opening two Group L matches and will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their last outing.
Nigeria: At Nes32, ICRC DG Ewalefoh Backs Effective Implementation of PPP Laws Over Review, Says 'No Law Can Fix a Person's Character'
[This Day] The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has cautioned against calls for a review of Nigeria's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) laws, arguing that effective implementation, rather than…
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.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Switzerland Sign Agreement to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation On Migration
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Switzerland have signed a Statement of Intent on Strategic Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration, aimed at deepening bilateral engagement and expanding cooperation in migration management.