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Former UK deputy PM Prescott dies, his family says

John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair's Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday.

Former UK deputy PM Prescott dies, his family says
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations

A new draft text released early Thursday which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point: how much wealthy nations will pay

At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations
Asia|Political|World

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Southeast Asian defense chiefs are meeting with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
Europe|World

Why people are protesting over a deadly roof collapse in Serbia

The deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a rail station in Serbia has raised tensions across the Balkan county

Why people are protesting over a deadly roof collapse in Serbia
Science|World

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland is spewing lava from a fissure in its seventh eruption since December

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
Asia|Australia|Crime|Health|Travel|US|World

American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident

Officials say an Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, and the U.S. State Department has confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four

American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident
Africa|Political|World

Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping mission

Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a U.N. peacekeeping mission

Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping mission
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China advisers call for steady 5% 2025 economic growth goal, stronger stimulus

Chinese government advisers are recommending that Beijing should maintain an economic growth target of around 5.0% for next year, pushing for stronger fiscal stimulus

China advisers call for steady 5% 2025 economic growth goal, stronger stimulus
Environment|Science|World

New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal

The United Nations climate body published on Thursday fresh options for the COP29 summit's primary goal of agreeing how much money

New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal
Americas|US|World

FAA eases Haiti flight ban as US airlines permitted in north of country

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FAA eases Haiti flight ban as US airlines permitted in north of country
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Mexico's lower house votes to abolish autonomous bodies

Mexico's lower house of Congress approved on Wednesday a measure to abolish most of the autonomous bodies that regulate some economic sectors and ensure government

Mexico's lower house votes to abolish autonomous bodies
Crime|Education|US|World

Judge keeps death penalty a possibility for man charged in killings of 4 Idaho students

A judge has ruled that the death penalty will remain a possibility for a man charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students

Judge keeps death penalty a possibility for man charged in killings of 4 Idaho students
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says Crimea can only be restored to Ukraine through diplomacy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged the Crimea peninsula, seized by Russia in 2014, would have to be restored to Ukrainian sovereignty through diplomacy.

Zelenskiy says Crimea can only be restored to Ukraine through diplomacy
Europe|World

Ukraine launches UK cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday, the latest new Western weapon it has been

Ukraine launches UK cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS
Economy|World

Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains

Oil prices rose marginally on Thursday as geopolitical concerns over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine countered the impact from a bigger-than-expected

Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains
Australia|Technology|World

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament

Legislation to create a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine fires British-French Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time, say reports

Ukraine fires British-French Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time, say reports

Ukraine fires British-French Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time, say reports
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Russia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say

North Korea and Russia have signed a protocol on cooperation after meetings covering trade, the economy, science and technology in Pyongyang, North Korean state media KCNA said on

Russia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say
Europe|World

Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 32 people jailed for 'extremism'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 32 people who were convicted of extremism, according to the Pul Pervogo Telegram account which reports widely on his

Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 32 people jailed for 'extremism'
Europe|Political|US|World

Angela Merkel, in memoir, recalls tricks for dealing with Donald Trump

Angela Merkel sought advice from the pope on dealing with Donald Trump when he was first elected U.S. president, hoping to find ways of convincing

Angela Merkel, in memoir, recalls tricks for dealing with Donald Trump
Crime|US|World

Human smuggling trial witness says he was separated from a family hours before they froze to death

An Indian national who survived a treacherous trek across the U.S.-Canada border in blizzard conditions has testified that he got separated from a family of four shortly before they froze to death

Human smuggling trial witness says he was separated from a family hours before they froze to death
Americas|World

Nicaragua's Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife 'copresidents'

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega is proposing a constitutional reform that would officially make him and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, “copresidents” of the Central American nation

Nicaragua's Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife 'copresidents'
Americas|Political|World

Mexico's new president pitches delicate balance on migration with Trump

Mexico's new president outlined a delicate balancing act on Wednesday, stressing the need to work constructively with President-elect Donald Trump and his

Mexico's new president pitches delicate balance on migration with Trump
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths

The Senate has rejected attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel

Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths

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