International

The UN climate relief fund is billions short of what experts say is needed, prompting calls for greater contributions from wealthier nations.

Rich nations urged to pay more as UN climate relief fund falls billions short

In a bid to boost tourism amid a sluggish economy, China is expanding its visa-free privileges to nine countries including Japan by Nov. 30.

China grants visa-free access to more countries to boost tourism

The U.S. Military revealed it deployed Task Force-Ayungin to the Philippines. The Task Force is there to support the Filipinos against China.

Existence of US military drone task force in Philippines revealed

Singapore promoted a new beer made from treated wastewater and jokingly referred to it as "sewage beer" at the UN Climate Conference.

How Singapore’s ‘sewage beer’ could help water conservation efforts

Essex Police have dropped their investigation into Telegraph journalist Allison Pearson over a social media post.

Authorities drop investigation into Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson

Western officials say a senior North Korean general was injured in a Ukrainian air strike, the first North Korean injury in Russia.

North Korean general injured on battlefield in Russia-Ukraine war

The Bahamas is freeing up more than $120 million to combat climate change through a so-called nature-for-debt deal.

Bahamas frees up over $120M to combat climate change in ‘nature-for-debt’ swap

Mass poisoning in Laos kills six foreign tourists, including two Australian teens, linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.

Sixth tourist dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

A “controlled explosion” was carried out by London’s Metropolitan Police after a suspicious package was found outside the U.S. Embassy.

Suspicious package outside US Embassy detonated by London police

Ford Motor Company has announced It plans to cut 4,000 jobs from their European workforce.

Ford announces thousands of impending layoffs in Europe

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questioning during her nomination hearing Wednesday, focusing on DOJ independence.

Trump picks Bondi after Gaetz withdrawal; Hegseth responds to police report

Brazilian authorities indicted and arrested former president Bolsonaro on accusations of knowing about a plot to kill the president-elect.

Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt

1,500 people are forming a caravan in Mexico, hoping to immigrate to the United States before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Migrant caravan forms in Mexico, hopes to reach US before Trump term

The Biden administration is reportedly removing its support for a cap on plastic production ahead of a global summit.

The US backs away from plastic production limits in UN treaty: Report

Australia's communications minister has officially introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from social media.

Australian Parliament considers law banning kids under 16 from social media

Giraffes could soon be listed on the endangered species list as officials say multiple species of giraffe populations are declining rapidly.

Giraffes may be next on endangered species list as population rapidly declines

The U.S. has deported millions of undocumented immigrants, but each administration’s approach has differed significantly.

As Trump plans record deportations, how would it compare to past presidents?

The U.N. is considering transitioning a multinational security mission into a peacekeeping mission despite opposition from China and Russia.

UN diplomats offer broad support for peacekeeping mission in Haiti

Russia gifts over 70 animals to North Korea’s zoo, strengthening ties amid reports of troop and military support exchanges.

Putin sends lions and bears to North Korea as ties strengthen

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, is under investigation by U.S. authorities for alleged bribery and fraud.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces US charges in $250M bribery scandal

The International Criminal Court at The Hague has issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defense minister.

Israeli and Hamas leaders targeted for war crimes by ICC

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during a morning attack

Ukraine says Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile

The U.S. officially recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as Venezuela's president-elect for the first time.

US requests Venezuela respect will of people, says Gonzalez is president-elect

Visitors to St. Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne can now interact with an AI Jesus through an innovative installation.

Church in Switzerland uses AI-powered Jesus to offer advice