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- German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key ministeron November 6, 2024
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.
- US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump winon November 6, 2024
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.
- Seven states expand abortion protections as Florida ballot failson November 6, 2024
The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.
- Seven things Trump says he will do as presidenton November 6, 2024
From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House.
- Ukraine says it fought N Korean troops for first timeon November 6, 2024
Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a "small group" of North Korean soldiers were attacked.
- Who will control the House? Key races to watchon November 6, 2024
Every seat in the lower chamber of Congress is up for grabs this election cycle.
- Israel's Netanyahu shows who calls the shots with Gallant sackingon November 6, 2024
The PM's decision to replace his defence minister follows sharp disagreements over Israel's war strategy.
- Republicans retake control of US Senateon November 6, 2024
Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.
- What Musk could gain from a Trump presidencyon November 6, 2024
One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.
- What Trump's win means for Ukraine, Middle East and Chinaon November 6, 2024
Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.
- How Trump pulled off an incredible comebackon November 6, 2024
Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why.
- Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free reinon November 6, 2024
Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.
- Watch: How election night unfoldedon November 6, 2024
Catch up on the key moments from election night.
- Donald Trump: A remarkable life in pictureson November 6, 2024
From his childhood in New York to his triumphant 2024 campaign - a look at the 78-year-old's life.
- China welcomes Myanmar's embattled leader on first visit since coupon November 6, 2024
It's not a state visit, but Beijing's invitation to Min Aung Hlaing is still significant.
- Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandateon November 6, 2024
Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.
- Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence ministeron November 6, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.
- Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French awardon November 5, 2024
Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.
- Killers of Ugandan Olympian sentenced to 35 yearson November 5, 2024
Steeplechaser Benjamin Lagat was stabbed to death in Kenya on New Year's Eve last year.
- Accusations fly in Spain over who is to blame for flood disasteron November 5, 2024
A week on, recriminations fly over who was to blame for Spain's worst natural disaster in living memory.
- Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeriaon November 5, 2024
Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?
- Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Townon November 4, 2024
The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.
- Watch: Moment Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through stageon November 4, 2024
The band's frontman fell through a trapdoor during a concert in Australia but appeared unharmed.
- Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by floodingon November 4, 2024
Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.
- Aerial footage shows damage left by Oklahoma tornadoeson November 4, 2024
A trail of destruction was left after multiple tornadoes tore through the state.