Ukraine Resumes Refinery Strikes After Brief Pause

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian energy sites, ending a pause that had been made at a US request. Russia accused Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery, and Ukrainian drones reportedly hit a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region.

Moscow Sees Winter as a Window for Strikes on Ukrainian Cities

A New York Times analysis argues Russia is not gaining ground on the battlefield but is targeting Ukrainian cities to inflict heavy civilian suffering during winter. Ukraine's engineers are meanwhile racing to develop AI-guided, jet-powered interceptors against a fast new Russian drone threat to Kyiv.

Houthi Missiles Strike Yemen's Presidential Palace

Houthi missiles hit the Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden, killing two people, according to a Yemeni minister; the prime minister was unhurt. Saudi Arabia says Iran is fueling the escalating conflict, and the Saudi-led coalition accuses the Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states.

Maduro Denies New Torture Allegations in New York Court

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro told a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment against him and his wife, Cilia Flores, are false. Maduro appeared in court shackled at the ankles.

Argentina Renews Falklands Sovereignty Dispute

A chief adviser to Argentine President Javier Milei cited the election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as a UK MP as evidence of the Islamisation of Britain, and argued this supports Argentina taking sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The post was shared by Milei.

Protests Spread Across Albania

Student protests entered a third day in Tirana and spread to other cities. Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected calls to resign and condemned the unrest as 'chaos'. Demonstrators oppose a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and broader anger over corruption and the cost of living.

Azerbaijan Protests Over School Headscarf Ban

Rare protests in Azerbaijan followed rules that have turned away pupils wearing hijabs from schools. The dispute has also caused a diplomatic row with Turkey.

Obama Says Drift Toward Extremism Is 'Not Inevitable'

Former US president Barack Obama told an audience of more than 12,000 people that a drift toward extremism is not inevitable, addressing the challenges facing the world.

Third-Country Deportations Expand Despite Rights Criticism

Official data shows tens of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers have been sent by the US to countries they have no ties to. The practice has drawn criticism from global rights groups.

Deaths Rise in Immigration Detention

An Al Jazeera investigation examines soaring death rates in immigration detention centres following a crackdown under US President Donald Trump.

Ebola Case Confirmed in Kenya

A second Ebola infection has been announced in Kenya, a development expected to raise alarm in the country and increase scrutiny of government surveillance measures.

Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills 33 Pupils and Teacher

At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed after a school roof crashed through three classrooms in Pakistan, police say. Children were buried under the debris.

Severe Drought Declared in Southern England

Parts of southern England have entered 'severe drought', and about 30 million people are under hosepipe bans.

Istanbul Records Heaviest Rainfall in 84 Years

Two people died in Istanbul after the city recorded its heaviest rainfall in 84 years, according to the governor. Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Neanderthal Spear Wound Points to Early Lethal Violence

A 75,000-year-old spear wound on a Neanderthal may be evidence that lethal fighting was more common, and that violence shaped human life far earlier than previously thought.

US Regulator Reportedly Probes Anthropic and OpenAI

The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly investigating AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI. Reports say the agency may fine AI firms in a manner comparable to companies that delay data breach reports.

Ukraine's Access to SpaceX Starshield Restored

Ukraine says its access to SpaceX's Starshield system has been restored after reports that it had been temporarily restricted. Ukraine uses the system for its offensive drone attacks on Russia.

Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Faces Another Delay

Rocket Lab has announced another delay for its medium-lift Neutron rocket. The rocket was announced in 2021 with a first flight targeted for 2024.