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COP29 strikes last ditch deal on funding for climate measures in vulnerable countries

The COP29 climate talks have reached a last ditch deal on cash for developing countries, pulling the summit back from the brink of collapse after a…

Kayaker in Tasmania has leg amputated after becoming 'wedged' between rocks in river

A man in his 60s has had his leg amputated after becoming "wedged" between rocks while kayaking in Tasmania.

At least 20 killed in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese authorities say

At least 20 people have been killed and 66 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese authorities have said.

Protests across France call for end to 'sexist and misogynistic' culture amid mass rape trial

In Paris, protesters gathered in their thousands to deliver one message: violence and sexual violence against women must stop.

Hamas claims Israeli hostage killed in IDF attack on northern Gaza

Hamas's armed wing has said an Israeli hostage has been killed in northern Gaza.

Climate-vulnerable islands storm out of COP29 negotiation room in row over funding

Representatives of dozens of climate vulnerable islands and African nations have stormed out of high-stakes negotiations over a climate funding goal.

Mossad investigating disappearance of rabbi in Abu Dhabi in potential terror incident, Israeli PM's…

Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving information indicating a "terrorist incident",…

What we know about the new weapon used by Russia in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has said Russia will start mass-producing a new hypersonic, non-nuclear ballistic missile it fired at Ukraine on Thursday.

Vladimir Putin vows to increase production of Russia's 'unstoppable' missile - as NATO and Ukraine to…

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will ramp up the production of a new, hypersonic ballistic missile.

What to know about the Irish election - including polling and issues

Ireland's general election takes place on Friday, marking the end of a three-week campaign since the dissolution of parliament.

Woman who accused Conor McGregor of rape wins civil assault case - and is awarded damages

A woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her has said "justice has been served" after she won her civil case against the Irish mixed martial arts…

Parents of British lawyer killed by methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute to 'loving daughter'

The parents of a British lawyer who died after being poisoned with methanol in Laos have described her as a "beautiful, kind and loving daughter".

Ukraine says strike using UK-made Storm Shadow missiles 'very successful' as Russian air attacks intensify

Ukraine's military has for the first time confirmed the use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles inside Russian territory.

Climate cash proposal dismays developing nations - as COP29 presidency branded 'one of the worst'

An eleventh-hour proposal from a UN climate summit to channel $250bn to developing nations has fallen far short of the $1.3trn they need to cope with…

Ukraine: What are Storm Shadow missiles?

Storm Shadow cruise missiles made in the UK and donated to Ukraine have been used to strike targets inside Russia.