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Trump announced a partial Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Did either country know about it?

Ukraine's leader says Russia is continuing to attack Ukraine and is ignoring an "energy ceasefire" declared by President Trump.

Bolivia investigates ex-president Evo Morales over alleged ties to 2009 killings

Leftist former leader accused of involvement in shooting of three Europeans in Santa Cruz and torture of two others Bolivia’s attorney general has announced an investigation into leftist former president Evo Morales, alleging his involvement in the murder and torture of European citizens in 2009. Seventeen years ago, police raided a hotel in the city of Santa Cruz, shooting dead Eduardo Rózsa Flor…

Many Iranians who go to Turkey to find jobs are exploited

Desperate Iranians are finding work in Turkey to make ends meet, but many are being exploited and left with nothing but more debt.

Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Thanksgiving message comes a week ahead of Alberta's referendum to secede.

Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor

El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.

Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?

Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate?

RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34

Mitte, who played Walter White Jr on acclaimed show, had cerebral palsy and advocated for disability representation The Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has died aged 34, his representatives confirmed on Monday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” Mitte’s representatives said in a statement…

Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament

Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections

US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.

Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak

The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

Israel demolitions in Negev displace 400 Palestinians

Israeli authorities have demolished 80 structures in Al-Dahiya village in Israel’s Negev Desert

South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges

Shadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations.

Both Russia and Ukraine are using AI-powered drones on the battlefield

A Ukrainian company that got rich making smartphone-controlled cameras to watch pets at home now outfits first-person-view drones with an image recognition system powered by artificial intelligence.

Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution

Timothy Broglio says Catholics on army firing squad should ask to be excused since it clashes with church teachings The archbishop who oversees the spiritual care of Catholics serving in the US military condemned the Pentagon’s proposed plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan later this year. Archbishop Timothy Broglio also stipulated in a Monday statement that any Catholic s…

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.

Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

Selma Blair arrested at JFK after she allegedly attacked flight attendants

Several news outlets reported Blair allegedly punched a flight attendant, bit another and tried to open plane door The actor Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday at John F Kennedy (JFK) airport in New York on allegations that she attacked flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight, according to officials. Blair’s arrest happened at about 11am, after Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offic…

Australia politics live: Labor’s $630m funding boost for charities; Greens at odds about Ukraine weapons

Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia sending tanks, weapons, infantry and ammunition to Ukraine has put Greens politicians at odds. Sarah Hanson-Young on Monday said she supported giving Kyiv military aid if that’s what was needed, contradicting her party’s freshly minted leader David Shoebridge during his first sitting week in the top j…

BBC to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for first time in its 75-year history

Plans for a new theatre for world’s longest-running soap in Digbeth scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures The BBC is set to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for the first time in the show’s 75-year history, after scrapping plans for a radio drama theatre that was to be the new home of the world’s longest-running soap opera. A pledge to move recordings to the so-called tea factory, the…

Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections

The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.

Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school

French officials say a 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting rifle at a middle school in the town of Aubagne.

NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

NATO commander issues warning as European officials have called for vigilance over potential Russian attacks.

Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic Andy Burnham has promised a “serious dialogue” over the UK’s future place in Europe, saying the existing relationship is “not good enough” as he framed next month’s Brussels summit as a possible first step to EU membership. The prime minister said Britain must take a “clear-eyed rationa…

UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were "strong indications" of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran's ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.