Elon Musk reveals who is Twitter’s new CEO
Musk has hired former NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino, who modernised the ad business at the media firm.
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Turkey votes: Your guide to how the electoral system works
There are more than 64 million eligible voters in Turkey, including more than six million first-time voters.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail
Islamabad High Court grants two weeks of interim bail after Khan's 'invalid' arrest on corruption charges.
Turkey’s foreign policy: From past to potential post-Erdogan era
Erdogan’s independent foreign policy put Turkey on the map - the opposition’s may be far more muted.
US man charged in New York City subway chokehold death
Daniel Penny faces manslaughter charge in death of homeless subway passenger Jordan Neely, which set off protests.
Two French citizens leave Iran after release from prison: Paris
Tehran says the release of Bernard Phelan and Benjamin Briere, jailed for alleged spying, is a 'humanitarian action'.
How Cuba’s sugar industry has been ground into dust
Amid tough US sanctions, fewer than two dozen of the nation's sugar refineries were operational this season.
Children in Gaza experience ‘trauma beyond their endurance’
Parents say they are at a loss in dealing with the trauma of their children who should be playing, not grieving.
Clouds gather over South Sudan as battles rage next door
Fighting between Sudan's army and RSF could upend South Sudan’s shaky peace due to oil exports and demographic concerns.
Violent incidents mark final days of Turkey’s election campaign
Attacks on politicians and election workers have marred the last few weeks of campaigning before Sunday's votes.
Turkey’s opposition opens up to the hijab
The CHP used to back a ban on the hijab in public life in Turkey. It's changed its tone, but not everyone trusts it.
What Turkey’s elections mean for Sweden’s NATO membership
After months of waiting, Swedish hopes are high for Turkey's ratification after Sunday's vote.
Sudan’s army and RSF fight on after ceasefire talks fail
Heavy fighting reported in the capital after leaders agree to protect civilians but not on a truce.
In earthquake epicentre, Turkey’s Erdogan remains popular
Elections on Sunday may bring sweeping change to Turkey, but in an earthquake zone many will vote for the president.
UK extradites Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch to US
The tech entrepreneur faces 20 years in prison for fraud over HP's $11bn acquisition of UK software firm Autonomy.
Thailand election: Who could become the next prime minister?
Voting is set for Sunday, with progressive parties calling for reforms to the monarchy and military.
Why are Imran Khan’s supporters angry with Pakistan’s military?
Recent protests over the former prime minister's dramatic arrest have largely been directed at the army.
Trump appeals sexual abuse verdict, victim considers new lawsuit
Former US President Donald Trump is appealing against a $5m award to a woman that a jury found he had sexually abused.
Astronomers identify largest cosmic explosion ever observed
The explosion - AT2021lwx - is a fireball 100 times the size of our Solar System and 10 times brighter than a supernova.
Confusion, resolve at US-Mexico border as Title 42 formally ends
Experts say new restrictions at US-Mexico border will continue to impede access to asylum as contentious policy expires.