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‘Astonishingly lethal’: BBC reports from site of Russian strike in Kyiv
The BBC’s James Landale reports from the east of the capital where a drone struck a multi-storey residential building.
Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille
Investigators fear the murder of a second brother of Amine Kessaci is meant as a warning to him.
News24 | Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv, targeting energy and rail systems
Almost every district in Kyiv came under “massive” attack, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said, with a death reported hours after AFP journalists heard explosions in the city centre.
China summons Japan ambassador as war of words over Taiwan drags on
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi had suggested Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.
Watch: Bear runs onto airport tarmac, halting flights
An airport in Japan temporarily suspended flights on Wednesday after a bear wandered onto its grounds.
Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan
The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC.
News24 | Tanzania in shock at the massacre of 100s of protesters, but fear high after election
Tanzanian politicians are in shock over the massacre of hundreds of young protesters during its recent election, insiders told AFP, but are too afraid to speak out as a tiny cabal of hardliners around the president takes control.
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions.
Watch: Blue Origin sends satellites to Mars in historic launch
The booster powering New Glenn also separated from the rocket’s upper stage and successfully touched down back on Earth.
Germany paves way to conscription as defence boss sees strongest EU army in five years
Berlin has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers to 260,000 by 2035.
News24 | What lies ahead in Iraq: the hard task of forming a government
Following Iraq’s parliamentary election this week, the complex and often lengthy task of choosing the country’s next leader is set to begin.
News24 | Internet freedom declines as Western countries follow authoritarian strategies
Internet freedom declined in both the United States and Germany as Western democracies joined authoritarian states in imposing growing restrictions online, an annual survey by Freedom House said.
News24 | Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide
Elon Musk’s Starlink, whose internet services have been utilised by Myanmar scam centres, has seen its use across the country plummet since the end of September, according to estimates from regional internet registry Apnic.
News24 | US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
The US government is set to return to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in US history, which snarled air traffic, cut food assistance to low-income Americans, and forced more than 1 million workers to go unpaid for more than a month.
Israel deported Palestinian prisoners to Egypt. Some Israelis question the practice
Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security.
Iranian president warns the capital may have to be evacuated as drought continues
Iran is suffering its worst drought in decades, brought on by lack of rain, government mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure. The government warns it may have to evacuate its capital, Tehran.
News24 | Boeing ordered to pay $28.45 million to 737 MAX crash victim’s family
A US jury in the first civil trial over a fatal Boeing 737 MAX crash determined that the aircraft manufacturing giant owes $28.45 million to the family of a newly-wed Indian victim.
News24 | Trump warns: ‘We can never let this happen again’ as he signs shutdown ending legislation
US President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history.
The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.
France wary of enemy that never went away, 10 years after Bataclan attacks
As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.