Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
Xi’s anti-corruption campaign has become “an effort to consolidate and maintain authority”, observers say.
US 2026: Georgia’s African Americans mobilise for the midterms
This is one of the key states in the US midterms. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff’s seat is on the line – and with it, perhaps, the Senate majority. African Americans, who make up around a third of Georgia’s electorate, are being urged to vote early.
Why defeated Flavio Bolsonaro fled Brazil for Miami – and what comes next
On Wednesday, Flavio Bolsonaro, who last week lost Brazil’s presidential election, was seen arriving in the US on a private jet after having fled in the dead of night.
Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal
The term “associate member” is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.
Police to examine Thomas Markle's digital devices after child sex abuse image claims
Police in the Philippines have been handed a warrant by a court to start examining digital material alleged to contain child sex abuse images belonging to the Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle Snr.
Irish Economy Surges Again in Boost to Eurozone
The growth is pushing hopes for a continued expansion across the eurozone as a whole, despite higher energy costs.
US fires top army general in latest ouster: media
Sylvia’s removal marks latest high-profile military departure since Trump returned to power last year
Watch: Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey
Around 200 passengers on a residential cruise ship have been left stranded in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations amid soaring fuel costs. The MV Odyssey began its continuous world voyage from Belfast in October 2024, with some residents paying six figures for cabins.
Could she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election
The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country’s presidential election.
Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.
