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President Macron names a new government, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year.

The crocodile who became famous after his appearance in the 1986 film "Crocodile Dundee" has died, the Australian reptile and aquarium attraction where he lived announced on social media.

About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor.

Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year – 35 percent of global cholera burden and 18 percent of mortality.

Sweden’s foreign minister says China denied request for prosecutors to probe Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables.

The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999. The US President-elect wants to take it back.

For more than a week, the sprawling Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has echoed to the sound of heavy gunfire – with masked snipers on roof tops and muffled explosions within its warren of alleyways.

Pickleball, invented in the US, has become a popular community sport in India’s built-up metropolitan spaces.

Country’s top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party’s win, raising fears as opposition promises more protests.

The Biden administration's $10M bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the group that overthrew Syria's Bashar al-Assad, has now been lifted.

U.S. probes China's semiconductor industry for anticompetitive practices, raising concerns over global economic security and supply chain resilience.

Philippines to acquire U.S. Typhon missile system to secure maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of regional arms race.

Mangione faces three state murder charges, including murder as an ‘act of terrorism’, and separate federal charges.

Constitutional Council validates results of the October polls that extended Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power.

Constitutional Council validates Frelimo victory in Mozambique election, sparking protests and allegations of fraud.

Dhaka sends formal request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her rule.

FILE - Sheikh Hasina checks her watch as she waits for the official opening time to cast her vote in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan. 7, 2024.

White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead.

Mourners laid flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack on Monday as investigators puzzled over the motive of the suspect and fears swirled that the rampage could deepen divisions in German society.

A woman bends to place a tribute with flowers and candles left near the 'Alter Markt' Christmas market, where a man drove a car into the crowd through an emergency exit route on Friday evening, in Magdeburg, Germany, Dec. 22, 2024.

The Jordanian foreign minister says Jordan is ready to help rebuild Syria as he holds talks with Ahmed al-Sharaa.

As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying against migration.

US states spend millions on Israeli investments but risk non-compliance with their own policies.

Israeli forces target Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, urging international intervention to protect patients and staff.

Together, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi would gain scale to compete with Japan's top automaker Toyota Motor Corp. and with Germany’s Volkswagen AG.

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia Oct. 23, 2024.

South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts.

The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."

Hospitals report casualties from Israeli attacks on aid convoys, schools, and civilian vehicles.

Here are some takeaways from the 75-minute speech by President-elect Donald Trump in Virginia.

The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding and smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also agreed to join the talks.

FILE - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees a performance test of drones during a visit to the Drone Institute of North Korea's Academy of Defense Sciences, August 24, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market.

New York City police arrest man for setting woman on fire in subway, leading to her death.

President-elect Trump vows to end transgender rights, deport migrants, and restore US control of Panama Canal.

Bangladesh seeks extradition of former Prime Minister Hasina from India for crimes against humanity and genocide.

China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.

Anti-corruption probe reveals embezzlement in $12.65 billion Rooppur nuclear power plant project involving Bangladesh officials and UK MP.

The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches.

The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp ‘played a vital role’ in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn.

FILE - Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the AI Global Forum in Seoul, South Korea, May 22, 2024.

The Senegalese toymaker Awa Gaye presents her dolls to a girl at her stand, in Dakar, Senegal December 14, 2024. Figurines representing Senegalese wrestlers, manufactured by Rocky Daffe, are displayed at Alyfa Toys' headquarters in Dakar, Senegal, December 17, 2024.

Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones of what remains of St. George Melkite Catholic Church in southern Lebanon. Once a vibrant community centre, the 18th-century church is in ruins after an Israeli airstrike in October.

FILE - Police detain a supporter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan who with others was protesting against Khan's arrest, in Lahore, Pakistan, May 10, 2023.

Ukraine's air force shoots down 47 Russian drones, repels attacks in nine regions, causing damage and injuries.

What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads’ mass graves felt like.

Israeli agents reveal intricate operation targeting Hezbollah militants using exploding pagers and walkie talkies, sparking fear and chaos in Lebanon.

Bethlehem's Nativity Store struggles as tourism plummets due to ongoing war, leaving businesses and families in dire straits.