Category: News
Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat, ending the party's 58-year rule.
North Korea says video shows launch of new type of missile
North Korean state TV has shown video of what it says was this week’s test of a new ballistic missile.
Labour government’s shift on Gaza not enough, say British Muslims, scholars
Despite the prime minister taking a slightly tougher line on Israel, the UK continues to supply weapons, avoid sanctions
Kenya’s Kithure Kindiki sworn in as deputy president after court challenge
Former interior minister replaces Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked after parliament impeached him in October.
Thais killed near Israel-Lebanon border, Israeli jets pound Beirut suburbs
Seven civilians killed in rocket fire from Lebanon as Israeli forces conduct deadly air raids on Lebanon's Beirut.
Could legal bid stop ‘cruel’ UK government plan to axe winter fuel benefit?
Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.
Iraq’s parliament elects new speaker, ending yearlong deadlock
Former Sunni speaker secured 182 votes in the 329-seat legislature with significant support from Shia political blocs.
Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House: AP
The news agency says the email it obtained shows a White House transcript was altered despite stenographers' objections.
US election: 4 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to
On Friday Trump heads to Michigan, while Harris will focus on Wisconsin.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 980
As the war enters its 980th day, these are the main developments.