Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany’s political stance on Ukraine. Police escort Serhii…
UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
News UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats. The UN logo…
Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles for second day with no warning
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv for a second consecutive day without advance warning.
Violence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold
Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US Opposition leaders in Jamaica have questioned why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public. Costa…
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous leaders during Colombia’s civil conflict.…
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with sanctions and money laundering laws. A Bank…
Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank
Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank Nearly two-thirds of Gaza is under Israeli control a year into a ceasefire, and Netanyahu vows control of…
How podcasts became political powerhouses
Some called the 2024 US presidential election the “podcast election”. Two years on, the label looks less like hyperbole and more like a preview. Host Josh Rushing is joined by…