Kenya police chief resigns after criticism over protest crackdown
Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome resigns a day after President William Ruto dismissed almost his entire cabinet.
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Taiwan to stop ‘worshipping authoritarianism’ at Chiang Kai-shek statue
Changing of guard ceremonies in memorial hall for island's first president will be moved outside from next week.
Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats
Former PM's party to get key parliament seats, denying the ruling coalition a two-thirds majority.
Report shows lowest turnout in UK general election since universal suffrage
Voter turnout was 10 percent lower in areas with the most Muslims as Israel's war on Gaza remains a key issue.
OSCE official jailed for ‘spying’ in Russian-held Ukraine
European security group slams sentencing of Vadym Golda for 'reconnaissance activities' used to direct missile strikes.
‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules
The company could be fined up to 6 percent of its total worldwide annual turnover if the findings are later confirmed.
Did Brazil’s spy agency snoop on Bolsonaro rivals?
Court records allege that under Bolsonaro's aide, Brazil's spy agency snooped on politicians, judges and officials.
Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France
French coastguard says 63 people were rescued and returned to Boulogne-sur-Mer after trying to sail to Britain.
Will the UK’s policy on Israel-Palestine shift under new PM Starmer?
Palestinians in Gaza have little hope Starmer will ease their plight as experts point to possible areas of policy shift.
Why is Greece introducing a six-day working week?
Greece is adopting a controversial new policy that bucks the trend worldwide of moving towards fewer working days.
‘Star Wars’: South Korea touts lasers to shoot down North’s drones
South Korea says it plans to expand the laser programme to hit larger targets including aircraft and ballistic missiles.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 868
As the war enters its 868th day, these are the main developments.
More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal
Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘peace mission 5.0’
Orban, a longtime Trump supporter, has also visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing to promote a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Philippines will ‘stand our ground’ in dispute with China, official says
Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano says Manila will 'push back' against coercion in South China Sea.
Which Biden allies have called on him to quit the US election race?
Those calling on Biden to step aside include 19 elected Democrats and actor George Clooney.
Biden’s election crisis: What happens if the US president loses support?
More Democrats are calling on Biden to drop out of the race, but the US president has remained defiant against critics.
Australia charges soldier, husband with attempting to spy for Russia
Russian-born Australian citizens arrested on suspicion of obtaining military information to share with Moscow.
Key takeaways from Biden’s NATO news conference: gaffes and defiance
The briefing was a chance for the president to project strength amid calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.
Israel military says it failed to protect kibbutz during Hamas-led attack
The report stated that the military was unprepared and slow to respond to the attack while fighting was uncoordinated.