What is Israel’s strategy in targeting Hezbollah’s civilian network?
Israel says its targets are legitimate, but critics say it is aiming at Hezbollah’s social base. Read More
California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate
More than 10,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate since the blaze began on Wednesday. Read More
Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch
It’s too early to determine if Republicans will keep their majority in the US House of Representatives. Read More
Russian anti-war teenager faces five years in jail after failed appeal
Arseny Turbin, one of Russia’s youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence. Read More
Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart
Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency. Read More
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash
New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores. Read More
Justice officials in talks to drop Trump criminal cases
The justice department is said to be looking at closing prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith. Read More
Trump victory a challenge for Europe’s leaders converging on Hungary
Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia’s war and fears of US isolationism. Read More
Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits
The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods. Read More
Faeces, drugs and oil: Mystery of Sydney’s ‘tar’ balls solved
Beaches including Bondi were closed for days and a clean-up ordered after thousands of black deposits started appearing. Read More