As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, the countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 09:03PM
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections
Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party's path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia. Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 08:34PM
Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished
Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 08:11PM
Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren fail to secure team title
Max Verstappen claims his ninth win of the 2024 season as McLaren are made to wait for the constructors' title.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 07:40PM
What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies?
A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 06:42PM
Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser
Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans. Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 06:40PM
Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks
Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria. Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 04:01PM
Who controls what in Syria – in maps
Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 03:09PM
Syrian rebel advance brings exiled Aleppo residents back to city
Syrian opposition fighters have pushed Assad’s forces out of Aleppo, allowing exiled residents to return.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 01:50PM
US surgeon breaks down reading stories from Gaza doctors
US paediatric surgeon Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan broke down in tears at a UN hearing as she recounted stories from Gaza.Story Published at: December 01, 2024 at 01:04PM