Germany’s governing coalition is in crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired a key minister and said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year. Scholz…
Israel: Hezbollah attack drones target Tel Aviv army base as Israel pounds Beirut
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has said that it targeted an Israeli military base south of Tel Aviv with a swarm of drones “for the first time”, as Israel launched renewed air…
Cuba: Nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael makes landfall
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael brought winds of up to 185km/h (115mph) to the Caribbean island. The country’s national energy company said strong winds had…
Russia: Lawmakers ratify Pyongyang pact as North Korea and Ukraine troops clash
The upper house of Russia’s parliament has ratified a landmark mutual defence pact with North Korea as top Ukrainian officials report clashes with Pyongyang’s soldiers on the front lines. Lawmakers in…
USA: Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory
Asia is bracing for a second Donald Trump presidency that is poised to inject unpredictability into the region’s relations with the United States, from casting doubt on longstanding alliances to…
Brazil: Pig’s head thrown on pitch during soccer match
A pig’s head was thrown on to the pitch during a game between Sao Paulo rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship. The incident occurred as Palmeiras prepared to…
US: Court sentences Fat Leonard to 15 year in jail in Navy’s biggest bribery scandal
A Malaysian businessman has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for his role in the US Navy’s biggest corruption scandal and for skipping a previous sentencing hearing. Leonard Glenn…
Japan: SpaceX mission carries world’s first wood-panelled satellite launched into space
The world’s first wood-panelled satellite has been launched into space to test the suitability of timber as a renewable building material in future exploration of destinations like the Moon and…
Serbia: Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals because of an “ongoing injury”. The 37-year-old Serb, who has won a record seven titles at the event, had…
USA: Boeing strike ends as workers back 38% pay rise deal
Boeing workers have voted to accept the aviation giant’s latest pay offer, ending a damaging seven-week-long walkout.Under the new contract, they will get a 38% pay rise over the next…