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More than 1,000 flights cancelled in US government shutdown fallout

More than 1,000 flights cancelled in US government shutdown fallout

Many government employees, including vital airport staff, are either working without pay or furloughed at home, waiting for the now nearly six-week crisis to end

James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97

James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97

Watson was co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Israel PM Netanyahu

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Israel PM Netanyahu

The country last year joined South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice

Iran president warns Tehran may face evacuation due to drought

Iran president warns Tehran may face evacuation due to drought

As a conservation measure, water supplies have reportedly been cut off in several neighbourhoods of Tehran in recent months

Beauty queens walkout, host weeps: What went down at Miss Universe 2025

Beauty queens walkout, host weeps: What went down at Miss Universe 2025

The pageant in Thailand has been marred by drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen’s intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host

How Italy promises an unforgettable Winter Olympics

How Italy promises an unforgettable Winter Olympics

The winter sports showpiece will take place in Italy for the third time‭, ‬and the first time in western‭ ‬Europe since the Turin Games in 2006‭

Video: Trump event paused when guest faints; White House says 'gentleman is okay'

Video: Trump event paused when guest faints; White House says 'gentleman is okay'

The event, which was held at the Oval Office, resumed about an hour later

In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch

In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch

Afghan Women United now have one goal: to have the squad recognised by FIFA as the Afghan national team since women in the country are not allowed to play the game

UAE company inks $22 mn deal for stake in Latakia container terminal

UAE company inks $22 mn deal for stake in Latakia container terminal

The Syrian government signed a 30-year contract in May with the French firm to run the Mediterranean port and modernise it, including the development of infrastructure

2025 to be among top 3 warmest years on record, says UN

2025 to be among top 3 warmest years on record, says UN

Meanwhile concentrations of greenhouse gases grew to new record highs, locking in more heat for the future