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Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader warns of mass voter boycott in 2026 polls
Sheikh Hasina puts up defiant front from exile in India, saying ban on her Awami League will disenfranchise millions.
Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity
US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities.
Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump insists truce holds
The US president says Israel has a right to 'hit back' after reports that a soldier was killed in southern Gaza.
Dutch vote in knife-edge snap elections seen as litmus test for far right
Polls suggest anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party on course to win largest number of seats.
Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the election as the two main opposition parties have been barred.
Fears of mass atrocities after Sudan’s el-Fasher falls to paramilitaries
Paramilitaries seize el-Fasher amid reports of mass killings and fears Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening.
Jamaica declares disaster as ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island
Prime minister expects 'loss of life' after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.
Why is New Delhi making it rain artificially?
Delhi is using 'cloud seeding' in a bid to dispel pollution - but can it work?
Tanzania elections: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Opposition members accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of cracking down on dissent to stay in power.
Trump says he expects ‘great deal’ with China at summit with Xi
US and Chinese leaders are expected to sign a trade deal in their first meeting since 2019.