UN urges nations to submit overdue climate plans ahead of COP30
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Suspected Hamas members face terror trial in Germany over arms caches
Prosecutors say the suspects established arms depots in Bulgaria and Denmark, and were plotting attacks in Germany and beyond.
Son of jailed Chinese journalist urges his release
Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage.
Israel denies entry to two visiting EU lawmakers
The expulsion follows a new Israeli law barring entry to individuals who support the prosecution of Israeli soldiers or deny Hamas’ 7 October attack.
Huge crowds attend mass funeral of ex-Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
The funeral in Beirut, attended by Hezbollah officials and allies, aimed to show the group's strength despite conflict with Israel resulting in a significant loss of leadership.
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France and the Philippines stage joint naval drills in South China Sea
The countries' military exercises last week are likely to displease China, which claims ownership over most of the South China Sea.
Australia's spy agency foils plots to harm individuals on its soil
The agency also prevented one government from luring a human rights advocate abroad, where they faced potential injury or death, the country's spy chief disclosed on Wednesday.
Magdeburg car ramming attack causes spike in anti-migrant sentiment
Carried out by a Saudi national, the December attack has intensified anti-immigrant sentiment, with migrant advocacy groups reporting a 70% increase in incidents involving racism.
UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo
The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Turkey detains nearly 300 suspects in nationwide operation on PKK
The raids spanned 51 provinces, accusing suspects of funding the PKK, recruitment, propaganda and organising violent protests.
Far-right group arrested after attack at Paris migrant association
The assailants, who were armed with shards of glass, seriously injured a 30-year-old man.
China accuses US of backpedalling on Taiwan independence
Beijing's anger was prompted by the removal last week of a key phrase in a US government fact sheet.
Germany extends border checks amid migration debate ahead of election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the move, stating it has effectively reduced asylum applications and illegal crossings.
Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo
The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages.
Police detain 10 Istanbul opposition officials over alleged PKK links
Istanbul officials, including deputy mayors from opposition-run districts, were detained by Turkish police over alleged ties to Kurdish militants, sparking criticism from Mayor İmamoğlu.
UK government defends immigration crackdown amid far-right surge
The 'blitz on illegal working' comes as Keir Starmer’s government faces mounting pressure from the increasingly popular Reform UK party.
North Korea to expand nuclear weapons programme, says Kim Jong-un
The warning came after Kim accused the US of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through its alliance with South Korea and Japan.
Italy claims ICC mishandled Libyan warlord's arrest warrant
Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release.
Iraq’s top court freezes laws on women, detainees, and land rights
The move follows a complaint by lawmakers who argued that the voting process was unlawful.
Trump moves to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports
The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate the recognition of transgender identity from federal regulations.
French death row inmate Serge Atlaoui repatriated from Indonesia
Arrested in 2005 and sentenced to death in 2007, Atlaoui has long maintained his innocence, claiming he was unaware of illegal activities on his worksite.
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