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Iran mark 1979 seizure of the US embassy in Tehran
This year's commemoration of the hostage crisis comes at a time of heightened tensions with Israel and the United States.
Spain deploys more troops to assist in search and clean-up operations
As the death toll in devastating floods in Spain passes 200, the government is sending more soldiers to the eastern region of Valencia.
US presidential candidates final rallies in swing states ahead of vote
Saturday marked the fourth day in a row that the two visited the same state on the same day, further highlighting how the outcome will be decided in a few key states.
Senegalese women call for climate justice ahead of COP29 summit
A march on Saturday attended by some 50 climate activists, called for the protection of Senegal's resources and a decarbonised future.
Scaled-down polio vaccination campaign resumes in northern Gaza
The rollout was postponed due to intense Israeli bombardments, mass displacement, and lack of access.
Britain’s opposition Conservative Party elects new leader
Kemi Badenoch replaces former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the Tory leader, becoming the first Black woman to head a major British political party.
South Carolina executes inmate despite broad appeal for clemency
The appeal for mercy for Richard Moore included from jurors, the judge from his original trial, a former prison director, ordinary people, and members of his family.
Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘crushing response’ to Israeli attacks
Ali Khamenei had previously struck a more measured response to Israeli strikes, saying they should not be “exaggerated or downplayed.
Nigerian children could face death penalty for taking part in protests
The minors, aged between 14 and 17, were part of a group of 76 people charged in court on Friday.
Haitians mark Day of the Dead amid a surge in gang violence
A surge in violence that started in February this year has left thousands dead and injured and many more people homeless.