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Imran Khan’s PTI threatens Pakistan shutdown if ex-PM ‘mistreated’ in jail
Party issues warning after allegations jailed leader is not being given proper food, electricity or time out of cell.
Teen accused of UK Southport murders faces new ‘terrorism’ charge
Police say after new charges that Southport stabbings were still not being treated as 'terrorist related'.
Captives in Gaza not in Netanyahu’s “serious calculations”
Ibrahim Fraihat talks about why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t prioritising the release of captives.
Why has Kamala Harris downplayed her gender and race on the campaign trail?
Experts say that Harris has avoided highlighting 'identity politics', as rivals seek to paint her as a 'DEI hire'.
Women’s football league in London ‘bans’ Somali Muslim player over clothing
Former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail says a referee told her she must wear shorts to play in the UK-based league.
Iraqi Kurdistan’s ruling KDP wins delayed elections
Ongoing disputes between the major parties - KDP and PUK - could complicate the formation of a new government.
Kamala Harris’s pursuit of Republican voters may backfire
Chasing after neocon endorsements may cost the Democratic candidate Democratic and independent votes.
Politics and starvation: Gaza learns of Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA
Refugees and the displaced are grappling with the Israeli decision to cut an essential lifeline.
Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya declared disaster area amid Israeli siege
The battered city has 'nothing needed to sustain life' as the Israeli military's relentless pounding continues.
Georgia prosecutors investigating allegations of election fraud
State prosecutors say probe comes at request of electoral commission as they summon President Salome Zourabichvili.
Fighting Russia from a distance: Inside a Ukrainian drone school
As drones dominate the Russia-Ukraine war, even Ukrainians who aren't conscripts are learning how to make and fly them.
Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster
Move follows allegations of money laundering, delay tactics and mismanagement in dealing with aftermath of disaster.
At least 64 dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain
Emergency services continue search and rescue operations after flash floods hit southern and eastern Spain.
US election polls: Trump vs Harris – who’s leading the race?
With just days to go until Election Day, Harris and Trump are locked in a tight race.
Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power
Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.
Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse
Harris spoke at the site of Trump's 'Save America' rally one week ahead of the election. We fact-checked her claims.
The power of the Black vote in the US
Will tradition hold, or is change in the air?
Canada accuses India’s Amit Shah over campaign targeting Sikh separatists
Ottawa says the close ally of India's PM is involved in an intimidation campaign against Sikh separatists.
Presidential candidate Chase Oliver wants to disrupt US politics
Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 US election.
Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn
Lancet report says average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures than normal due to climate crisis.