Leaders praise ‘historic’ victory as Sheinbaum triumphs in Mexican election
Sheinbaum's resounding win offers a bright spot for the Latin American left amid a string of setbacks.
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Biden sees Hamas as ‘only obstacle’ to Gaza deal, White House says
Biden 'confirmed Israel's readiness to move forward' in call with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Biden set to unveil order restricting asylum at US-Mexico border
Order will allow US to shut off asylum requests and deny entry to migrants once daily threshold met, US media reporting.
GameStop stock jumps as ‘Roaring Kitty’ shows big bet in Reddit post
Keith Gill, or 'Roaring Kitty', shared a screenshot on Reddit that showed he may hold five million shares of GameStop.
California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year
The western US state has struggled to cope with wildfires that have grown in size and destructiveness.
What was the ‘Khartoum Massacre’ marked by Sudan’s activists?
Killings of at least 120 pro-democracy protesters in 2019 were a flashpoint between activists and the military.
NYSE glitch sparks volatility in Berkshire Hathaway and dozens of stocks
Trading in at least 60 stocks was halted due to volatility including in Berkshire Hathaway shares which plunged 99.97%.
Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announces presidential bid
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is among presidential hopefuls seeking approval to run for the June 28 snap elections.
US fines airlines $2.5m for delaying COVID-19 refunds to travellers
Civil penalties are for significant delays in providing nearly $1bn in refunds owed to passengers.
Nigel Farage announces UK election candidacy in surprise U-turn
Farage, who previously said he would not stand in the election, says he will lead the anti-immigration Reform UK party.
Nigeria’s power grid shut down, airlines disrupted as unions strike
Nigeria loses electricity, airports close as unions demand more than 1,500% rise in minimum wage amid record inflation.
Jury selected as Hunter Biden trial on gun charges kicks off
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from purchase and possession of a gun.
Egypt’s el-Sisi reappoints PM Madbouly, orders him to form new cabinet
President says new government must tackle local and international issues.
Islamabad court nullifies Imran Khan conviction in state secrets leak
But Pakistan's former PM Khan will remain behind bars over another conviction.
Court overturns early release of Greek neo-Nazi leader
A panel of judges rules Michaloliakos is 'unrepentant' and is suspected of committing new crimes.
‘Palestine is a European issue’: European Parliament candidate Rima Hassan
Hassan, a French-Palestinian lawyer, says she has faced threats and police investigations due to her support of Gaza.
Sharif’s Beijing trip: Can China-Pakistan Economic Corridor be revived?
The $62bn project, meant to resurrect Pakistan's economy, has struggled amid attacks on Chinese workers.
India election results 2024: Winners and losers of all past Lok Sabha votes
From 1951 to 2019, Congress and the BJP have seen highs and lows in India's parliamentary elections.
Sally Buzbee, first woman to lead The Washington Post, steps down
Buzbee's departure comes after publisher told employees the paper lost $77m last year.
Mexico election live results 2024: By the numbers
Here is a look at how the three parties are performing in Mexico's presidential vote.