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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, according to a statement read on state media, a move that risks reigniting political unrest as the West African country grapples with ​a debt crisis.

SpaceX launches its biggest rocket yet in test flight from Texas. The launch is the 12th test flight of the mega-rocket that CEO Elon Musk is building to get people to Mars one day.

Gulf countries reject Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The coordinated actions of the littoral nations and the recent letter delivered to the International Maritime Organization reveal a firm opposition to Iranian restrictions.

The kiwi, New Zealand's iconic bird, returns to Wellington after more than a century's absence. Activists are working to reintroduce the country's emblematic bird, which is a critically endangered species, to the capital.

Brazil recorded the lowest amount of Atlantic Forest deforestation in 40 years. Studies have revealed that logging in the southern part of the country reached its lowest level in four decades.

Shock in Brazil: 13-year-old student opens fire at her school, killing two. The armed attack, which shook the state of Acre, resulted in the deaths of two school employees, injuries to two others, and the suspension of classes.

US President Donald Trump said that his administration will seek to take control of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and warned that Washington will not allow Tehran to retain that material.

Berlin is preparing to launch the BerlinPay program this summer, an initiative that rewards tourists and residents who adopt sustainable behaviors, such as picking up litter, with free tickets, discounts at restaurants and vouchers for cultural experiences.

Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over what they say was an inadequate disaster response. As Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports, they’re seeking a court order to declare the floods a national disaster and improve recovery efforts.

Weeks before the start of the World Cup, hotels in the United States clashed with the AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) and FIFA, after the country's main hotel association warned that reservations were far below expectations in almost all host cities.

BREAKING: Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested. Brazil's Supreme Court ordered his transfer to prison after he allegedly tried to break his electronic ankle monitor. Bolsonaro admitted to police he used a "soldering iron" on the device, claiming he did it "out of curiosity." Read more here 👇

20 killed in Gaza today. A wave of Israeli airstrikes and shelling has killed at least 20 Palestinians across the Strip. The attacks targeted Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah, marking one of the deadliest days since the truce began. Read more here 👇

The Epstein investigation targets royalty. Prince Andrew has rejected an invitation to be interviewed by the US House Oversight Committee. Lawmakers want answers about his ties to the sex trafficking ring. Read more here 👇

"No, it is not my last offer." Trump walks back the idea of a "take-it-or-leave-it" peace plan for Ukraine. Speaking outside the White House, he emphasized the urgency of ending the war as US and Ukrainian officials head to Switzerland for talks. Read more here 👇

Ukraine and the US to hold peace talks in Switzerland. The talks follow President Trump's ultimatum for Kyiv to accept a new peace plan. Read more here 👇

Belarus has released dozens of Ukrainian prisoners, including women, the disabled, and parents of large families, calling it a "goodwill gesture" resulting from talks with the US. Read more here 👇

Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a sex offender; he was a political operator in Israel. "Now you can understand why Trump wakes up in the middle of the night sweating," Epstein wrote to Steve Bannon while discussing his influence. Read more here 👇

The UN recorded over 260 settler attacks in the West Bank in October alone—a historic high. Israel's security cabinet met today to discuss the crisis, fearing a new front could open in the conflict. Read more here 👇

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck near Dhaka, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 300. Hospitals are overwhelmed after buildings collapsed and panic triggered stampedes in the capital. Read more here 👇

"Lose dignity or risk losing a key partner." Volodymyr Zelensky sums up the impossible choice facing Ukraine. The US has presented a peace plan that demands territorial concessions. If Kyiv refuses, it risks losing American support. Read more here 👇

Former Brexit Party MEP Nathan Gill sentenced to 10.5 years for bribery. He accepted cash to promote Russian interests in the EU Parliament. Read more here 👇

The Ukrainian president has until next Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, to accept the US peace plan. The proposal involves ceding the Donbas and limiting Ukraine's military power. Read more here 👇

Another mass kidnapping in Nigeria. Gunmen have abducted 52 students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger state. This is the second school attack in a week, following the kidnapping of 25 girls in Kebbi on Monday. Read more here 👇

Ukraine's security chief Rustem Umerov warns Kyiv will reject any peace plan that crosses its "red lines." The statement follows reports of a US proposal demanding territorial concessions. Read more here 👇

After sitting idle for over a decade following the Fukushima disaster, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's largest nuclear power plant, has received the green light from the Niigata governor. Read more here 👇

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces engaged and killed five militants who surfaced from an underground tunnel in Gaza today. The incident follows a deadly day of airstrikes across the Strip. Read more here 👇

While the US delivers a new peace plan to Kyiv, Russia has launched 115 drones and aerial bombs at Ukraine. At least 5 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia overnight. Read more here 👇

Ukraine has received a US peace proposal to end the war with Russia. Sources say the draft includes territorial concessions and limits on Kyiv's military. Zelensky is set to discuss the terms directly with President Trump in the coming days. Read more here 👇

The EU sanctions the number two of Sudan's RSF. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, brother of warlord Hemedti, has been hit with an asset freeze and travel ban. Brussels says he is responsible for the "bloodiest chapter" of the war. Read more here 👇

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed moving the capital to the Makran coast. He says severe drought and land subsidence make staying in Tehran "scientifically impossible." Read more here 👇

Hours after the IAEA demanded access, Iran slammed the door shut. Tehran says UN inspectors are banned from visiting sites bombed in June, calling any talks on its missile program a "betrayal." Read more here 👇

"Year after year, it is the same story." New Delhi tops the global pollution charts again. As toxic smog chokes the city, residents demand solutions for a crisis that The Lancet says caused millions of deaths in a decade. Read more here 👇

An explosion in the DMZ has injured a South Korean officer. This follows reports that North Korean troops have breached the border over 10 times this year to plant mines and build fences. Read more here 👇

The IAEA is demanding answers from Iran. A new resolution requires Tehran to provide "full and rapid cooperation" to verify its nuclear stockpile after recent airstrikes damaged its facilities. Read more here 👇

Citing intel that Russia could attack within 3-4 years, the European Union has launched a massive infrastructure plan to ensure rapid troop deployment across the continent. The goal: create a "Military Schengen" to deter Russian aggression. Read more 👇

Sudan's army-led government says it is ready to negotiate peace with the US. The announcement follows President Trump's proposal to launch new mediation talks alongside Saudi Arabia. The goal: end the bloody war between the SAF and RSF. Read more 👇

☢️ IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi is demanding access to Iranian nuclear sites bombed by Israel and the US. Inspectors have been blocked from seven damaged facilities. Grossi says the agency must "verify" if nuclear materials were destroyed or moved. Read more 👇

A new investigation reveals that crypto giants like Binance and OKX processed hundreds of millions for drug cartels and North Korean hackers—even while under government monitoring. Read more 👇

🚫 Poland shuts down the LAST Russian consulate. Foreign Minister Sikorski ordered the closure of the Gdansk facility, accusing Moscow of "state terrorism" after a sabotage attempt on the railway lines connecting Warsaw to Lublin. Read more here 👇

Netanyahu visited the Syrian buffer zone today to inspect Israeli positions established after the collapse of the Assad regime. Israel says its troops will remain there "indefinitely" to safeguard the Golan Heights. Read more here 👇

Israel has launched new airstrikes on Gaza, killing 22 people. The IDF says it was retaliating after Hamas gunmen opened fire on troops in Khan Younis. Read more here 👇 interherald.com/israel-accus...

Romania mobilized its air force after a Russian drone entered its airspace for 12 minutes. Radar tracked the device near border villages while residents received emergency alerts. Read more here 👇 interherald.com/romania-depl...

Islamic State claims execution of Nigerian General. After an ambush in the northeast, ISWAP militants captured and killed Brig. Gen. Musa Uba. The Amaq news agency released details of his interrogation and execution. Read more here 👇 interherald.com/nigerian-gen...

A massive fire has destroyed 170 homes in the Japanese city of Oita. Strong winds and dry air fueled the blaze, which forced nearly 200 people to evacuate. One fatality has been confirmed. Read more here 👇 interherald.com/massive-fire...

Italy is officially backing IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for UN Secretary-General. Grossi would represent the Latin American region in the role. Read more here 👇 interherald.com/italy-will-s...

Trump has designated Saudi Arabia a "Major Non-NATO Ally." The status gives Riyadh priority access to U.S. military tech and cements a new strategic defense pact. Read more 👇

The U.S. approves a $105 million sale of Patriot equipment to Ukraine. The package includes upgrades to missile launchers (M901 to M903) and critical maintenance support. The goal: Strengthen Kyiv's air defense against ongoing Russian bombardment. Read more 👇

🚨 BREAKING: Israel strikes Lebanon's largest refugee camp. At least 13 are dead after an IDF airstrike hit Ain al-Hilweh. Israel claims it targeted a "Hamas training compound." Hamas calls it a "sports field" and denies having military sites there. Read more 👇 interherald.com/israel-strik...

Zelensky thanks allies but demands more air defense systems to protect Ukraine's grid this winter. In Madrid, he pushed the EU to finally use frozen Russian assets to fund the war effort. Read more 👇

📢 "We don't come as beggars. We come as victims." Jamaica is facing a $9.5 billion funding gap after Hurricane Melissa wiped out years of economic progress. Minister Matthew Samuda tells COP30 that rich nations must pay for the climate chaos they caused. Read more 👇