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Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria At least 18 people were killed and 30 injured in a series of explosions in Nigeria, likely caused by female…

France’s far right celebrates lead and seeks majority France’s far-right party, the National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary…

French voters are embracing democracy the turnout estimated at 65.5% in French elections. French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of the two-round legislative elections called…

France election 2024: Far right France election results – Le Pen’s National Rally party looks to make history France is voting in a parliamentary election that could be historic, with…

KEY FACTS The Julian Assange Saga is finally over Wikileaks founder Julian Assange finally won his freedom earlier in the week, ending a more than-decade legal battle. US prosecutors secured…

Key Points Kenya tax protests: military deployment to quell protests over government tax hikes The Kenyan High Court has authorised the use of military force to restore order after anti-tax…

Key Points Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job EU leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term as European Commission head.…

Key Points Palestinians flee Gaza City’s Shejaiya area amid heavy bombardment Amid heavy Israeli bombardment and a reported ground incursion, Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya district. Residents described…

Key Points Oklahoma orders schools to teach Bible immediately  Oklahoma’s top education official, Ryan Walters, has mandated the inclusion of the Bible in lessons for public school students aged 11-18,…

Key Points Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho The Supreme Court has dismissed an abortion case from Idaho, providing a temporary win for abortion rights supporters by allowing women…

Key Points Trump v Biden in the first 2024 presidential debate: Biden stumbles amid growing concern over his age Joe Biden’s debate performance on Thursday night heightened concerns about his…

Australia recalls mushroom gummies after hospitalisations Australia has issued a recall for two mushroom gummies products following reports of severe health issues, including “disturbing hallucinations” and “persistent vomiting,” which have…

India seeks report on iPhone factory hiring practices The Indian government has requested a detailed report from Tamil Nadu state following media allegations that Apple supplier Foxconn was rejecting married…

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut Webtoon Entertainment, the world’s largest webcomic platform, has pegged its market value at $2.67 billion (£2.11 billion) as it prepares for…

Idaho abortions: Supreme Court briefly leaks opinion allowing Idaho abortions In a surprising development, the US Supreme Court accidentally leaked a significant opinion on abortion rights, suggesting it may be…

Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt Bolivian police have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the leader of an attempted coup, mere hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in…

Delhi heatwave: Delhi water minister taken to hospital amid hunger strike Delhi’s water minister, Atishi, has been hospitalised after five days of a hunger strike to highlight the city’s severe…

Julian Assange flying back to Australia after leaving US court a free man WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has walked free from a US court after pleading guilty in a deal…

Conservatives heap pressure on Trudeau with by-election win The Conservatives have narrowly won the Toronto-St Paul’s seat from the Liberals in a significant political upset, increasing pressure on Canadian Prime…

‘High risk’ of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says A UN-backed assessment reveals that nearly half a million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing “catastrophic levels” of hunger, with…

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed from London jail in US plea deal | UK News Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in the UK as part of…

Oakland mayor breaks silence after FBI raid Oakland’s embattled mayor Sheng Thao gave her first public remarks Monday after federal agents raided her home. “I want to be crystal clear.…

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan shock Australia to keep semi-final hopes alive Afghanistan shocked Australia with a historic 21-run win in St Vincent, keeping their T20 World Cup hopes alive. Needing…

One dead in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off The body of a man has been found following severe flooding in the south-eastern Swiss town of Misox, in…

Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogues and churches Attacks on police officers, churches, and synagogues in Russia’s North Caucasus Republic of Dagestan have resulted in numerous fatalities. Gunmen targeted the cities…