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European leaders call for stronger defence after Trump’s US presidential election win
European leaders call for stronger defence after Trump’s US presidential election win
The European Political Community met on Thursday in Hungary’s capital Budapest 

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Nigeria’s major cities suffer blackouts as power grid collapses yet again
Nigeria’s major cities suffer blackouts as power grid collapses yet again
Nigeria’s major cities, including Abuja, Lagos and Kano, suffered blackouts on Thursday as the country’s electricity grid collapsed in the tenth such outage to hit the power system this year.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Trump win worries international partners ahead of Cop29 climate summit
Donald Trump, who has called climate change a hoax, has said he plans to withdraw the US from the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power
Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. No deaths were immediately reported.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Swedish teenagers face preliminary terror charges for explosions near Israeli Embassy
Swedish teenagers face preliminary terror charges for explosions near Israeli Embassy
Two Swedish teenagers who were arrested in connection with last month’s explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen are facing preliminary charges of terror, Danish media reported.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

South Africa closes its border with Mozambique as post-election violence worsens
South Africa closes its border with Mozambique as post-election violence worsens
South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it as post-election violence in the neighbouring country escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the police.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Joe Biden
Biden to deliver remarks in first appearance on camera since Trump election win
President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks in what will be his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the US election.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump Xi Jinping
China bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

What to know about unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
What to know about unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Joe Biden
Joe Biden set to address nation after Trump's decisive US election win
Speaking on Wednesday Harris attempted to console the voters who had hoped she would become the first woman to win the White House. 

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Mike Pompeo, RFK Jr… and Elon Musk? Who could be in Donald Trump’s new administration
We take a look at those who may find roles in the cabinet and wider administration when Trump takes office

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Russian drone barrage keeps Kyiv on edge as Ukraine war nears 1,000 days
Russian drone barrage keeps Kyiv on edge as Ukraine war nears 1,000 days
Dozens of Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in a night-time attack that lasted eight hours, authorities said on Thursday, as Russia kept up its relentless pounding of Ukraine after almost 1,000 days of war.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in growing scandal
South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in growing scandal
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has denied wrongdoing in a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife that is severely hurting his approval ratings and providing political munition to his rivals.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for second time in a week
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for second time in a week
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashed towering columns of ash into the air on Thursday in an even larger eruption than the one that killed nine people and injured dozens of others three days ago.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
'American dread': How the world media reacted to Donald Trump's victory
The Republican nominee will return to the White House after a crushing defeat of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris 

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

2024 to be the hottest year on record
2024 ‘almost certain’ to be hottest year ever as temperatures breach 1.5C target
That would mean the world has breached – temporarily at least – a key threshold in the fight against dangerous climate change.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Strong typhoon threatens northern Philippine region still recovering from storms
Strong typhoon threatens northern Philippine region still recovering from storms
A strong typhoon was forecast to hit the northern Philippines on Thursday, prompting a new round of evacuations in a region still recovering from back-to-back storms a few weeks ago.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Israel airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs as Netanyahu expands northern Gaza operations
Israel airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs as Netanyahu expands northern Gaza operations
The Israeli military had issued an evacuation notice for the site before the strikes early on Thursday, saying there were Hezbollah facilities there and without giving more details.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Germany’s governing coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister
Germany’s governing coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister
Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dramatically fired finance minister Christian Lindner in a late-night move after a marathon of crisis meetings.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani to appear in court after missing deadline to surrender assets
Representatives for Mr Giuliani did not respond to an email Wednesday seeking comment.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

One World Broadcast 2020
US presenter Jimmy Kimmel tears up during opening monologue about Trump victory
The comedian led US late-night chat show hosts offering their reaction after Mr Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Two children, four security officers killed in latest Pakistan attacks
Two children, four security officers killed in latest Pakistan attacks
A roadside bomb exploded near a vehicle carrying security forces in restive northwestern Pakistan, killing four officers and wounding five others, officials have revealed.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Australia to legislate social media ban for children under 16
Australia to legislate social media ban for children under 16
Australian youths will have to be aged 16 or older to use online social networks, with the nation’s government planning to hold platforms responsible and accountable to ensure compliance.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Cuba left reeling as Hurricane Rafael ravages island and knocks out power grid
Cuba left reeling as Hurricane Rafael ravages island and knocks out power grid
Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island and knocked out the country’s power grid.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns homes in California
Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns homes in California
The fire grew from less than half of a square mile to 16 square miles (62 square kilometres) in little more than five hours.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Canada orders TikTok’s Canadian business to be dissolved but will not block app
Canada orders TikTok’s Canadian business to be dissolved but will not block app
Canada announced on Wednesday it will not block access to the popular video-sharing app TikTok but is ordering the dissolution of its Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind it.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Harris focuses on future in speech conceding US presidential election to Donald Trump
Harris focuses on future in speech conceding US presidential election to Donald Trump
Mr Trump appears on track to win the popular vote — even after two impeachments, felony convictions and his attempt to overturn his previous election loss.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

US-VOTE-POLITICS-HARRIS
As it happened: Harris concedes US presidential election to Trump, promises 'peaceful transfer of power'
Shortly after 10.30am, Wisconsin declared for Trump - thus pushing him over the 270 mark to get him back in the White House

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to powerful Category 3 storm as it heads to Cuba
Hurricane Rafael strengthens to powerful Category 3 storm as it heads to Cuba
Rafael has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in western Cuba, where it was forecast to bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Donald Trump receives congratulatory calls from world leaders and invitation to White House
Mr Trump was keeping a low profile, staying out of the public eye after addressing supporters in Florida during the early hours of Wednesda.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith aiming to wind down federal cases against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a source has said.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Record-high pollution makes thousands ill in Pakistan
Record-high pollution makes thousands ill in Pakistan
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province has prompted authorities to close more schools and keep government employees at home, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-related ailments.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Tesla shares soar as Trump win sets stage for Musk’s electric vehicle company
Tesla shares soar as Trump win sets stage for Musk’s electric vehicle company
Shares in Tesla have soared after an election win for Donald Trump that had been strongly backed by chief executive Elon Musk in the closing months of the presidential race.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Q&A: How Donald Trump’s 75-day transition period will work
The US president-elect has a 75-day transition period to build his team before Inauguration Day on January 20

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Escaped racoons
Fourth escapee racoon caught and returned to zoo
The females had managed to get out of their enclosure at Amazon World Zoo Park in Sandown on Friday morning

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump’s sweeping plans for a second administration
Donald Trump’s sweeping plans for a second administration
The agenda blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Will Elon Musk join Donald Trump’s new administration?
Will Elon Musk join Donald Trump’s new administration?
The SpaceX boss has become Trump’s most vocal fan and one of his biggest financial backers during the US election

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Republicans take control of Senate but face battle to keep House majority
Republicans take control of Senate but face battle to keep House majority
A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Mr Trump’s agenda or if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide an almost certain backstop, with veto power over the White House

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Rescuers pull 30 bodies from building in Lebanon hit by Israeli strike
Rescuers pull 30 bodies from building in Lebanon hit by Israeli strike
It remained unclear if there were any survivors or bodies still trapped under the rubble after the Tuesday night airstrike, which came without warning

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Watch: Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’ in speech as he seals White House return
Mr Trump told supporters at his results party in Florida that "this will truly be the golden age of America."

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
In so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first US president with a felony conviction

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Full report: Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States
With a win in Wisconsin, Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

How have world leaders reacted to Trump victory?
How have world leaders reacted to Trump victory?
The verdict of US voters was more decisive than most pundits had predicted and now the world is waiting to see whether the election of Donald Trump as president is as destabilising as many US allies fear.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Just Stop Oil supporters paint US embassy in London after Trump declares victory
Just Stop Oil supporters paint US embassy in London after Trump declares victory
A wall outside the building in Nine Elms was seen partially covered with orange paint after the stunt at around 9.20am on Wednesday

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Russian parliament approves military assistance deal with North Korea
Russian parliament approves military assistance deal with North Korea
It marked the strongest link between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Zelenskyy among leaders to congratulate Donald Trump
Mr Trump is set to be confirmed as the next President, having swept aside Kamala Harris overnight.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

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