Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?
EXPLAINER Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake? President Touadera’s decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society. A…
UK youth to be offered military ‘gap year’ in bid to boost defence: Report
UK youth to be offered military ‘gap year’ in bid to boost defence: Report UK plans to boost ranks of armed forces by offering young people paid military experience amid…
Key Bolsonaro ally arrested in Paraguay while trying to flee to El Salvador
Key Bolsonaro ally arrested in Paraguay while trying to flee to El Salvador Ex-Brazilian police chief caught using fake Paraguay passport in attempt to board flight to Panama, sent back…
Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy
Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko,…
Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire to end weeks of deadly fighting
Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected. Crews spray…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402
Here is where things stand on Saturday, December 27: Fighting The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a “massive” Russian attack early on Saturday, according to reports, with air defences in…
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note North Korean, Russian leaders send New Year’s greetings hailing their ‘precious’ shared experience of ‘blood,…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli…
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities The US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement. US President Donald…