Gabon approves new constitution in referendum
An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitution, military authorities say, in a move that marks a new phase for the country following last year’s coup.…
Hundreds of Honduran villages cut off by rain
Reuters Many roads and bridges became impassable after days of rain Torrential rain caused by Tropical Storm Sara has cut off more than 1,700 communities in Honduras. The slow-moving storm…
US missile move welcome but ‘not a silver bullet’ for Ukrainians
President Zelensky has been pushing for this moment for months. When it finally came, he was a little coy. Strikes are not made with words, he said in his nightly…
Organic carrots recalled in US after deadly E. coli outbreak
Organic and baby carrots sold at grocery stores across the US have been recalled after an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person. So far, 15 people are in…
Delhi air pollution levels at ‘severe plus’, authorities say
Air pollution in India’s capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 at 15:00 IST…
Mali wins $160m in mining dispute after detaining boss of Australia’s Resolute
An Australian mining company, Resolute Mining, says it will pay Mali’s military government $160m (£126m) to settle a tax dispute, after the company’s British boss and two other staff were…
Beyoncé to star in NFL half-time show on Christmas Day
Getty Images The Christmas Day show will be the first time Beyoncé has performed Cowboy Carter live Beyoncé has announced she will perform during the NFL’s half-time show on Christmas…
Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent
President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range missiles supplied by the US has sparked a furious response in Russia. “Departing US president Joe Biden… has…
Australia senator censured for ‘not my King’ heckle
Australian lawmakers have voted to censure an Aboriginal senator who heckled King Charles during his visit to Canberra last month, to express their “profound disapproval” of her protest. Lidia Thorpe…
How long-range missiles inside Russia could affect Ukraine war
Getty Images Ukraine has been calling for permission to use ATACMS missiles on Russian territory for months The US has for the first time allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles…