insert_link World UN Human Rights Office calls for political solution for Israel-Hamas conflict The United Nations Human Rights Office is calling for a political solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, built on the only viable long-term basis, the full respect of the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis. UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk says the renewed and intensified hostilities will lead to even more deaths, diseases, and destruction than seen before. todayDecember 4, 2023 11
insert_link World South Korean President considers Cabinet reshuffle South Korea’s president may shake up his Cabinet as early as Monday according to reports. It comes as his approval ratings drop to just over 37 percent. Chris Gilbert reports. todayDecember 4, 2023 10
insert_link World Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime Kyiv has accused Russia of committing a war crime by executing Ukrainian soldiers who had signalled their intention to surrender. This, the AFP news agency reports, follows the publication of a short video posted on Telegram showing two men coming out of a shelter, one with his hands above his head, before lying on the ground in front of another group of soldiers. This is followed by what appears to […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link World Venezuela makes moves to claim Guyanan territory Venezuela claims it has large public support to take over the territory of Essequibo, which has long been ruled by neighbouring Guyana. This, Al Jazeera reports, follows a referendum which was held in Venezuela over the weekend despite warnings from the International Court of Justice to refrain from “taking any action” that could alter the status quo in the region. Caracas considers Essequibo, which is larger than Greece and rich […] todayDecember 4, 2023 10
insert_link World Hong Kong democracy activist skips bail by moving to Canada A Hong Kong democracy activist says she's skipped bail and moved to Canada. Agnes Chow was arrested in 2020 for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link World Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays Japan is considering postponing a landmark project to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples. The Mars voyage is due for 2024, but may be delayed by two years due to ongoing troubles with Japan’s new H3 rocket. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link World Pentagon says US warship and commercial ships attacked in Red Sea The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Israeli ships off the Yemeni coast over the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. ENG THE PENTAGON todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link Health / Medical Pharmaceutical-drugs-enterprises FACTS: The new generation of weight-loss drugs These new drugs drawing such intense attention have raised the hopes of millions around the world suffering from diabetes or obesity. But what are they, how are they used and who makes them? These drugs imitate a hormone known as GLP-1 (it stands for glugacon-like peptide-1), which is secreted by the intestines. It stimulates insulin production and creates a feeling of fullness, suppressing the appetite. This class of drugs is […] todayDecember 4, 2023 10
insert_link World US employment will be in the spotlight this week US employment will be in the spotlight this week, with several key jobs reports due out. Analysts are digesting news from last week that the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation fell again in October. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayDecember 4, 2023 18
