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Indian rescuers on verge of bringing 41 trapped in tunnel out
Ambulances moved towards the mouth of the tunnel entrance, preparing to receive the men who have been trapped since a portion of the under-construction tunnel in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand collapsed.
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The 'rarely unified' blocs behind the COP28 climate talks
The COP28 begins on Thursday in Dubai and is meant to last 13 days, but climate negotiations often run past their official deadlines as countries haggle until the last minute to find a consensus.
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Prosecutors allege rapper Young Thug led gang as trial begins
Controversy, notably over the state's presentation of rap lyrics as evidence, and hiccups have dogged the sprawling trial alleging criminal conspiracy since jury selection began in January.
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Rare survey details how Gazans wary of Hamas before Israel attack
The findings are striking against a backdrop of protests and counter-protests triggered by the attack, with the relationship between Hamas and ordinary Gazans often the subject of heated debate.
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N.Korea defends satellite launch at UN as Kim takes images of White House
The totalitarian state has said that its new eye in the sky has already provided images of major US and South Korea military sites, as well as photos of the Italian capital Rome.
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Musk tours site of Hamas attack with Israeli PM
Musk and Netanyahu also "held an extended meeting on the security aspects of artificial intelligence," a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office said.
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Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days: mediator Qatar
During its first three days, 39 Israeli hostages were freed by the militant group in exchange for 117 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails as part of the deal between the two sides.
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Musk to meet Israeli president, hostage families
Musk was accused by the White House of 'abhorrent promotion' of anti-Semitism after endorsing a conspiracy theory seen as accusing Jews of trying to weaken white majorities.
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Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
The pause, which began Friday, has seen dozens of hostages freed, with over 100 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel in return.
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Beijing court due to begin compensation hearings for MH370 victims
The jet vanished on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people -- mostly from China -- en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
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Adult Survivors Act: Sean Combs, Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose face sexual assault claims
The suits have been submitted under the New York Adult Survivors Act, a law that opened a one-year window for sexual assault claims to be filed that otherwise happened too far in the past to litigate.
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Hamas fighters free more hostages after hours-long delay
The hostage-for-prisoner exchange had been delayed for hours in a heart-stopping development when Hamas accused Israel of breaching its side of the agreement, struck as part of a four-day ceasefire which is already past its mid-point.
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Hamas says Israel hostages handed over as truce takes hold
A first tranche of 13 women and child hostages were expected to go back to Israel on Friday under a deal that followed weeks of talks involving Israel, Palestinian militant groups, Qatar, Egypt and the United States.
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France 'counting on China' to ensure no support for Russia in Ukraine
Catherine Colonna met Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday, as part of a visit that Paris said would focus on deepening exchanges between the two countries but would also be dominated by current events, in particular the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in Ukraine.
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Worst unrest in decades hits Dublin, police say
The violence started when a group broke through a police cordon Thursday in the area where three young children and a women who was caring for them were injured in a knife attack.
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Rap lyrics at issue in racketeering trial aimed at rapper Young Thug
Critics say the practice of using rap lyrics as evidence is a constitutional violation of expression that stifles creativity, taking slice-of-life lyrics out of context and criminalising artists of colour.
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Cuban president marches in support of Palestinians
Miguel Diaz-Canel walked at the head of the procession along with his wife, Lis Cuesta, and senior government officials.
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Gaza truce and hostage release set to start
After prolonged negotiations, deliberations and delay, the pause was due to begin at 7:00 am (0500 GMT), silencing guns that have raged since Hamas's murderous raids into Israel on October 7.
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Far-right Wilders seeks partners after election earthquake
A left-wing bloc trailed far behind on 25 seats, with the centre-right VVD on 24, a catastrophic result for the party of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
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Qatar says Gaza ceasefire, hostage release to start Friday
The ceasefire agreement facilitated by Qatar with help from Egypt and the United States had been due to take effect on Thursday but was delayed after a last-minute hitch.
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Three children among five in hospital after Dublin 'stabbing'
Police declared a major incident and threw up a cordon around Parnell Square in the heart of the Irish capital but said they do not suspect a terror motive.
