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‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:08
A beleaguered French president has called for unity against the far right in the second round of the vote.

EU charges Meta in latest hit on Big Tech

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 14:24
Mandatory 'pay or consent' advertising model violates Digital Markets Act, says Brussels.

France’s far right wins first round of parliamentary elections

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 14:03
France’s far right wins first round of parliamentary elections.

Independent candidates in UK election campaigning on Gaza

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 13:46
Meet the candidates running in the UK election who have made their stance on Gaza central to their campaign.

What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatar

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 13:12
It is the first time the Taliban is attending the talks but female representatives from Afghanistan have been excluded.

Angered by Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, Gen X protesters try new tactic

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 13:08
Young demonstrators fight on ahead of October elections in a bid to exhaust the administration behind the measure.

Israel frees hospital chief with prisons ‘full’ of Gaza captives

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:53
The detainees endured 'almost daily torture', claims al-Shifa Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya.

Bulgaria’s GERB tasked with forming minority government

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:22
June 8 vote, which handed centre-right party most seats but not a majority, was sixth snap poll in three years.

Greek firefighters battle ‘dangerous’ wildfires over weekend

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 11:34
A combination of hot, dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the spread of the blazes in Greece.

UK election 2024 explained in maps and charts

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 10:19
Britons will head to the polls on July 4. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key issues.

Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president?

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:48
The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won't be the sole decision-maker in Iran's system.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa names new cabinet as deadlock broken

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:22
National unity government formed following weeks of deadlock.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with Israeli police over military conscription

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:16
Israeli police have cracked down on thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protesting against compulsory military service.

Myanmar detains 11 accused of rice price gouging

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 08:23
Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.

Why is July the hottest month of the year?

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 06:06
The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:51
The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed 'Freedom Edge'.

Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:04
First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week's debate disaster.

US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 04:07
Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors' offer.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 03:54
As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.

Canada’s WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 02:49
Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after some 680 workers walk off the job.

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