German Chancellor says any future Ukraine peace conference must include Russia
A previous international peace conference in June in Switzerland ended with 78 countries expressing support for Ukraine’s ‘territorial integrity’ but without Russia’s participation the path forward was left unclear. Read…
2024 Paris Paralympics closes with two world records set on final day
Spectators paid tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died on Thursday after she was set on fire in what police said was an attack by her partner. Cheptegei…
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Pope Francis lands in Timor-Leste to encourage its recovery from traumatic past
About 98% of its 1.3 million people are Catholic, making it the most Catholic country outside the Vatican. Read more at Read More
At least 48 people killed in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
Authorities said initially that 30 bodies were found but in a later statement said an additional 18 bodies of victims who were burned to death in the collision were found.…
Insulin resistance linked to increased risk of 26 diseases and early death in women
A recent study found that insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk of 26 conditions, a lower risk of five more, and early death in women. Read More
Europe’s luxury goods market set to feel the pinch as China growth weakens
China reported weaker-than-expected consumer price growth for August, signalling continued sluggish domestic consumer demand. This could place further pressure on key sectors in European stock markets, including luxury consumer and…
Algerian presidential candidates slam contradicting vote results
In a country where elections have historically been carefully controlled, the unexpected questions about irregularities shocked Algerians who had anticipated a straightforward victory for Tebboune. Read more at Read More
Storm deaths rise to 59 as typhoon Yagi ravages Vietnam
Yagi — the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in decades — made landfall on Saturday with winds of up to 149 kilometres per hour. Read more at Read More
Israeli strikes in Syria kill 16 and wound scores, Syrian state media says
The initial death count reported was four but this has since risen, with many more wounded. Read more at Read More