Putin tells US envoys no compromise on Ukraine, rules out peacekeepers
After meeting Witkoff and Kushner, Putin held to his demands, ruled out peacekeepers and offered a local truce. We set out where the talks stand.
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UN renews Yemen sanctions as Pakistan demands end to Houthi attacks on Saudi
The UN Security Council renewed Yemen sanctions for a year and told the Houthis to stop attacking Saudi Arabia. Pakistan voted yes. Here is what was dropped.
Trump says US does not need an Iran deal; Guards claim Bahrain radar strike
Trump told Vance to drop Iran talks as the Guards claimed a strike on a US radar in Bahrain. We set out the timeline, Pakistan's role and the fuel impact.
Millions strike across Spain over housing costs ahead of Nov 29 vote
Unions say four million joined Spain's first general strike in 14 years over housing costs, under three weeks before a snap election called after a rent row.
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin, then Zelensky, after Abu Dhabi talks
After two days of Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, US envoys Witkoff and Kushner fly to Moscow and Dublin; Europe's seat at the table is the main dispute.
Iran calls US $20m nuclear reward 'repugnant' as a Hormuz tanker hits a mine
Iran condemned a US $20m reward for nuclear information and said no enriched material will leave; a US-escorted tanker reportedly hit a mine in Hormuz.
Rubio tells G7 the blockade makes major combat in Iran unnecessary
Marco Rubio told G7 allies in Paris that sanctions and the naval blockade make major combat in Iran unnecessary; France says escalation is not ruled out.
Unicef says Israel blocked repairs to a Gaza stormwater basin
Unicef says Israel rejected a $3m plan to repair Gaza City's sewage-filled Sheikh Radwan basin as rain floods tents and nearly 1m people face flood risk.
Britain says its bases are safe after US tankers leave RAF Mildenhall
Britain says its bases are safe after the US moved at least 10 KC-135 tankers from RAF Mildenhall, a move the Wall Street Journal tied to an Iranian threat.
Sheikh Hasina asks for a new passport, a sign she plans to return in December
Ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia, asked for a new passport and ID card, her clearest step towards a December return.
PM Shehbaz orders an urgent push for more aid to rain-hit Gaza
PM Shehbaz Sharif told the foreign ministry to escalate humanitarian aid for Gaza after storms flooded about 70,000 tents of displaced Palestinians.
COP31 opens in Antalya under a cloud, with a row over climate money
The UN climate summit COP31 opened in Antalya after a row over putting climate finance on the agenda; Guterres urged leaders to 'get serious' about emissions.
Trump says renewed war with Iran is 'highly unlikely', but not off the table
Trump told CNN renewed fighting with Iran is 'highly unlikely' but depends on a deal, hours before meeting Qatar's prime minister; Tehran says talks are paused.