Austria’s president tasks centre-right with forming government
Far-right Freedom Party came top in last month's election but other parties have refused to govern with them.
Category Archives: News
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO charged with operating sex-trafficking ring
Abercrombie's Mike Jeffries and associates lured dozens of young men into sex acts from 2008-2015, says indictment.
El Chapo’s sons discussing plea with US government: Lawyer
Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his brothers are accused of taking reins of the Sinaloa cartel after their father's arrest.
Israel’s war on Gaza has set development back by 69 years, UN says
UNDP assessment says poverty will cross 74 percent in 2024, affecting 4.1 million people, in the Palestinian territory.
Russia’s BRICS summit: What’s on the agenda and why does it matter?
The summit, which leaders from two dozen nations will attend, is the largest event Russia has hosted in years.
EU observers say ‘unjustified alteration’ of Mozambique election results
Presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane accused security forces of killing his lawyer, Elvino Dias, over the weekend.
New Zealand airport imposes three-minute limit on hugs
Measure intended to prevent extended embraces from causing traffic jams, but airport won't have 'hug police'.
Deadly Israel strike hits close to Beirut hospital
Israel targets Beirut's southern suburbs with heavy attacks after evacuation warnings.
China confirms pact with India to ‘resolve’ conflict over disputed border
Beijing signals 'positive approval' for deal as Chinese President Xi and Indian PM Modi attend BRICS summit in Russia.
Blinken arrives in Israel amid missiles in bid to revive ceasefire push
Israel and Hezbollah swap strikes as US secretary of state launches long-shot ceasefire plan.
US election: 14 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning through key battleground states as the election race remains tight.
South Korea mulls arms for Ukraine as North accused of sending troops
South Korea warns it could reopen discussions regarding supply of arms to Ukraine.
Two plead guilty in Canada for killing man acquitted in Air India bombing
Ripudaman Singh Malik, acquitted in 2005 of attack that killed 329 people, was shot dead in British Columbia in 2022.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 970
As the war enters its 970th day, these are the main developments.
Ex-UK foreign chief predicts quick end to Russia-Ukraine war if Trump wins
In an interview with Al Jazeera, David Owen says the war will likely end with Russia taking some of Ukraine's land.
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say
Jailed Hollywood producer is being treated in prison for chronic myeloid leukaemia, US media outlets report.
Peru’s ex-president Toledo sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case
Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
Trump leading Harris among Arab Americans, poll suggests
The poll is the latest warning sign to Democrats that the war in Gaza is costing support among a key voting bloc.
Venezuela’s ex-oil minister arrested for alleged ties to US
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela's former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.
Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London
Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.