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Israel’s Netanyahu given chance to form far-right government
President Isaac Herzog will formally present Netanyahu with the task of forming a government on Sunday.
Man arrested at Scottish hospital last year is U.S. fugitive who faked his own death, court rules
A judge in Edinburgh said he was “ultimately satisfied on the balance of probabilities” that the man before him was Nicholas Rossi.
Tsunami advisory issued after powerful earthquake hits Tonga
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.3 quake was centered 132 miles east-southeast of Neiafu, Tonga, at a depth of 15 miles.
Migrant rescue ship docks in French port amid rift with Italy
France announced it would impose greater checks on its Italian border and pull out of a deal to relieve the pressures of migration on southern Europe as a result of Italy's refusal to accept the vessel.
South Korea official reportedly found dead amid probe into fatal Halloween crush
The official, identified only by his last name, Jeong, was found dead at his home in Seoul by a family member, local media reported.
China eases Covid rules, shortening quarantine for inbound travelers
The easing of rules comes even as case numbers surge to their highest in months, with Beijing and the central city of Zhengzhou seeing record tallies.
At COP27, a young climate activist from India demands historical dues
Licypriya Kangujam, 11, says the United States and other rich nations should compensate developing ones suffering from the effects of their carbon emissions.
Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup in Qatar
The development, which soccer’s global governing body announced Thursday, is a breakthrough agreement for Israel and Qatar — two countries without diplomatic relations.
Australia blames Russians for health insurance data theft
Australian Federal Police took the unusual step of attributing blame for the unsolved cybercrime that resulted in the personal data of 9.7 million customers being stolen.
KFC apologizes after Kristallnacht promotion in Germany
On Wednesday, the Yum Brands chain sent a notification that reportedly said: “It’s memorial day for Kristallnacht! Treat yourself with more tender cheese on your crispy chicken.”
Biden to meet with China's Xi in person at G-20 summit
The highly anticipated meeting will be the first time Biden sits down face-to-face with Xi since becoming president.
