The 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics lost his seat - the first electoral defeat in 53 years.
Hundreds of children take part in opening ceremony for their own World Cup in rebel-held nortwestern Syria.
Coalitions led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains but fail to win clear majority.
Pleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.
From Messi to Suarez to Benzema, these are the prominent players likely to make final bow in top competition.
In fiery news conference, Gianni Infantino said Western countries were not in a position to give 'moral lessons'.
Rwanda's defence ministry said an unidentified soldier opened fire in Rubavu district before he was shot dead.
From feeling proud to complaining about construction, foreign residents describe what they think about the event.
Men have traditionally been the common link between sport and booze, but times are changing.
Funding for poorer nations hit by climate disasters appears to be a sticking point at UN climate talks in Egypt.
Sam Bankman-Fried's empire sank from a value of $32bn all the way to bankruptcy.
The Chilean President discusses the challenges facing his government at home and abroad.
Air raids were aimed at pro-Iranian groups in Homs and Hama provinces, war monitor says.
Argentinian footballers Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez were sent home due to injuries ahead of the team's debut.
Photos released by North Korean news agency are first official confirmation of the existence of Kim Jong Un's daughter.
The 2014 quarter-finalists have a habit of punching above their weight at World Cups.
The song will resound across Qatar as the national team makes its World Cup debut on November 20.
North Korea has promised to 'resolutely react' to US threats of nuclear weapons use with its own nuclear capabilities.
Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.
As was the case in the last World Cup, the holders were knocked out in the first round.
Loss and damage remains a sticking point at COP27, particularly how to compensate poor countries hit by climate change.
Ecuador has experienced eight prison riots which have left about 400 inmates dead since February 2021.
People began queueing before polling stations opened, despite storms and drizzle, as three main coalitions vie for power.
Amidst the chaos under new owner, the White House said Twitter should tell Americans how it's safeguarding their data.
The Theranos founder was sentenced on three counts of investor fraud and one count of conspiracy.
