COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash
Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed “contempt for our vulnerable people”. Read More
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What is methanol and how does it affect the body?
Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning. Read More
Biden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant ‘outrageous’
US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu “outrageous”. Read More
BBC visits mpox clinic as WHO says DR Congo cases ‘plateauing’
Lwiro hospital was overrun when the BBC visited two months ago, now nurses say infections are easing. Read More
Charged £720 to have a key cut – soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder. Read More
Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds. Read More
People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caught
The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk. Read More
France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria
President Macron joins calls for information about Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, missing in Algiers. Read More
Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad. Read More
Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Bondi, 59, is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump. Read More