Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Palestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties.
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Two scenarios for the Yemen war
What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.
‘You can’t have double standards’: Navi Pillay takes aim at Trump over ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay on Wednesday hit out at Donald Trump's " illegal" sanctions against the International Criminal Court, saying the US president needed a lesson in international law.
Australia’s first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
Starlink restrictions ‘depriving’ Ukraine of defence means: Zelensky adviser
A senior Ukrainian official said the disruption severely restricts logistics and is happening in sync with a Russian ballistic attack.
UK restaurateur claims losses after video calling for Gaza destruction
A UK restaurateur is claiming losses, weeks after posting a video appearing to urge Israel to destroy buildings in Gaza.
Pope recovering after lung cancer operation that rattles Church
Pope Leo XIV was recovering Wednesday in hospital after a tumour removed from his lung was found to be cancerous, plunging the Catholic Church into a period of uncertaint
US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
Read at BBC News, World (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Are the European Women’s World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software
AI-developed ArtCraft is challenging Adobe after disrupting legacy software's economic model.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’
A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.
Read at Al Jazeera (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by BBC News, World
What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spying
Saudi OpenAI employee was arrested over allegations he planted a hidden device to record sensitive company conversations
Read at Al Jazeera (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by BBC News, World
Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs
One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.
Top Indian ‘cockroach’ leaders sent to jail after protest
CJP activists and opposition parties have defied a security crackdown to demand the resignation of India's chief election commissioner.
Read at The Citizen (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by BBC News, World, Al Jazeera, Daily Maverick
Burnham says he wants to ‘repair bridges’ between Ukraine and US
It comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.
Mike Shingange elected Cosatu president, replacing Zingiswa Losi
Mike Shingange has been elected president of Cosatu after a disputed congress, while outgoing president Zingiswa Losi becomes the federation’s first woman general secretary.
Read at IOL (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by SABC News, The Citizen
Man City’s appeal over 114 charges to be heard by January, regulator says
Manchester City have contested the guilty verdict, and the appeal will be heard by mid-January or the end of January.
Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq.