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Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO

Rising numbers, geographic spread contribute to call for emergency of international concern

COP29 climate summit enters overtime as $250 billion deal stalls

The talks have been marked by division between wealthy governments resisting a costly outcome and developing nations pushing for more

Mixed martial arts star McGregor sexually assaulted woman in 2018, jury finds

Verdict in civil trial requires fighter to pay nearly 250,000 euros in damages

Trump gets permission to seek dismissal of hush money case

The judge formally delays the sentencing of Trump, which had been scheduled to take place Tuesday

US agency votes to launch review, update undersea telecommunications cable rules

FCC raising scrutiny of submarine cables that handle 98% of world's internet traffic

IAEA board orders Iran to cooperate more; West pushes Tehran toward talks

Officials request a report aimed at pressuring Iran into new discussions

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital

The shooting began after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to Reuters reporters

X's former policy chief takes job with Elon Musk rival Sam Altman

Nick Pickles' old boss and new boss founded ChatGPT creator OpenAI in 2015 but have since fallen out

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 million in Sotheby's art auction

It will be the buyer's responsibility to replace the banana as it rots, according to Artnet.com

US Senate blocks bid to halt some Israel military sales 

Measures were introduced out of concern about human rights catastrophe Palestinians face in Gaza

Lower turkey costs set table for cheaper US Thanksgiving feast this year

Turkey prices dropped 6% on cooling demand as some consumers opted to add beef and pork to the menu, market analysts said

Xi, Lula elevate China-Brazil ties in state visit

With US President Joe Biden diminished and President-elect Donald Trump averse to multilateral forums, Xi goes on a charm offensive

Man convicted of killing US student Laken Riley in case highlighted by Trump

Case added fuel to national debate over immigration during presidential election

Danish military says it’s staying close to Chinese ship after data cable breaches

A cable running between Sweden and Lithuania was cut Sunday, and one between Finland and Germany was severed Monday

China overtakes Germany in industrial use of robots, says report

Germany has in the past relied heavily on its industrial base and exports for growth but is facing ever tougher competition from countries like China

Russian farmers ditch wheat for other crops after heavy losses

The country's wheat harvest will decline to 83 million tons this year due to frosts and drought, down from 92.8 million tons in 2023 and a record 104.2 million tons in 2022

Los Angeles passes 'sanctuary city' ordinance to protect migrants

The ordinance codifies the protection of migrants in municipal law

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital

California reports possible bird flu case in child

Health officials say there is no evidence there was human-to-human transmission

Students hurt in China primary school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks 

The police also said a 39-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident, although it did not explain in the brief statement how the incident occurred, saying only that investigations were continuing