Transport Minister Louise Haigh has resigned after admitting to misleading police over a stolen mobile phone in 2013. She stated her decision was to avoid distracting from the government's work, marking the first cabinet resignation under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is prioritising housing and cost of living as he prepares for the upcoming election. With new legislation passed, he aims to address the challenges facing Australians, including rising housing costs and inflation.
A deadly landslide in eastern Uganda has left at least 15 people dead and over 100 missing, as heavy rains triggered the disaster. Dozens of homes were buried across several villages, and rescue efforts have been hindered by destroyed roads and impassable conditions.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a cordial phone call to discuss trade, migration, and regional cooperation. While tensions remain over proposed tariffs, both leaders expressed commitment to maintaining positive relations.
Toyota’s global output fell for the ninth month in a row in October, primarily due to lower production in the U.S. and China. However, the automaker saw a 1.4% rise in global sales, reaching a record 903,103 vehicles for the month.
China’s state media praised U.S. firms like Apple and Tesla for their collaboration with Chinese partners as trade tensions resurface. This comes after Donald Trump announced plans for a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, aiming to address the flow of chemicals linked to the opioid crisis in the U.S.
Pope Francis announced that starting next week, his weekly teachings at the Vatican will be translated into Mandarin, adding to the languages already used. This move coincides with the start of Advent and reflects efforts to improve Vatican-China relations.
Calin Georgescu, the surprise far-right winner of Romania’s first-round presidential election, has denied wanting to exit NATO or the EU, instead calling for policies that prioritize Romania’s national interests. His unexpected rise has sparked nationwide protests.
Clashes between security forces and Hindu protesters in Bangladesh led to at least one death after Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on sedition charges. India urged the protection of minorities, emphasizing the need for communal harmony in the region.
Thai Airways International plans to raise up to $1.27 billion by issuing 9.82 billion new shares as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The national carrier, which entered bankruptcy protection in 2020, aims to exit the plan by mid-2024 and resume trading its shares.
A tourist boat, Sea Story, capsized near Egypt's Sataya Reef, leaving three dead and 13 missing. The vessel, carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a diving trip, sank within minutes due to high waves. Rescue efforts continue as survivors recover in Marsa Alam.
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was acquitted of perjury charges, a legal victory amid ongoing trials that could impact his political future, including a recent conviction over election law violations and allegations tied to a property scandal.
Short-term rental owners in Croatia protested against proposed tax hikes, claiming the measures unfairly target low-income earners and threaten their livelihoods. The government argues the changes aim to tackle a housing crisis driven by tourism demand.
Hundreds of activists marched in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, urging stronger global action against plastic waste ahead of next week’s U.N. talks on a legally binding plastic pollution treaty. Participants called for reduced production and showcased creative protests using discarded plastic.
China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team has reached Qinling Station, the nation’s fifth research base, to restore power, build infrastructure, and study climate change impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem, marking a key milestone in the country’s polar exploration efforts.
The IMF has approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout, releasing $333 million in funding. While signs of economic recovery emerge, the country still faces critical debt restructuring challenges to move forward with the programme.
Hundreds of migrants, including families with young children, risked perilous conditions to climb atop a cargo train in Mexico’s Veracruz state, seeking a brief reprieve on their journey to the U.S. border amidst heightened fears of stricter immigration policies.
Following a two-hour hearing in Manhattan federal court, Judge Arun Subramanian stated he would make a decision "promptly." Combs has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center for 10 weeks.
Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Thursday evening after security forces attempted to arrest the former head of the National Security Service, Akol Koor Kuc. The shooting lasted for over an hour, prompting safety warnings for UN staff.
Azerbaijan, hosting COP29, urged nations to bridge differences and finalise a financial deal to help poorer countries combat climate change. As the summit nears its end, divisions remain over funding commitments and the role of the US.
U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia's proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for companies for systemic breaches.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed he will run for a second term in the upcoming snap elections after his Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, ruled himself out. The decision brings some clarity, but leaves the SPD with its most unpopular chancellor in record time.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has rejected a bid to bar former PM Thaksin Shinawatra from influencing the ruling Pheu Thai party. Thaksin, father of PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, denies any involvement since returning in 2023 after 15 years of self-imposed exile.
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