Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential election
At 69, the heart surgeon and reformist politician triumphs over Saeed Jalili, former nuclear negotiator, in run-off necessitated by death of former president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May this year.
6 Jul 2024
Euro 2024: Spain beat hosts Germany in extra time
The quarterfinal pitted the teams who have played the best soccer at Euro 2024, and it didn't disappoint.
5 Jul 2024
Istanbul Airport chosen as Europe's 'Best Airport' by ACI
Praising the strong growth and operational performance of the air hub, ACI Europe stresses that Istanbul Airport put sustainability "at the heart of their strategy."
5 Jul 2024
Dozens of politicians, campaigners 'assaulted' in France as tensions rise
After anti-immigration National Rally (RN) party came out ahead in first round of voting, outright winning 39 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly, tensions have risen in France.
5 Jul 2024
EU court tightens screws on Meta for illicit profiteering
Will online privacy become a right only accessible for the wealthy, and could this cause a digital divide?
5 Jul 2024
Germany's 1st Black lawmaker won’t seek reelection after death threats
Karamba Diaby announces decision amid rise in racist attacks, xenophobic hate crimes in the country
5 Jul 2024
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Live Updates: Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, several more Palestinians dead
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 273rd day, has killed at least 38,011 Palestinians — 70% of them women and children –– and wounded 87,445, with 10,000+ estimated to be buried under debris of bombed homes and 9,500+ abdu
5 Jul 2024
Polls open in Iran presidential election runoff
In last week's first round, Pezeshkian won the largest number of ballots, around 42 percent, while the former nuclear negotiator Jalili came in second place with 39 percent.
5 Jul 2024
UK's Labour Party wins overall majority in parliamentary polls
Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century
5 Jul 2024
Putin says multipolar world 'reality now' in Astana summit
Russian president says Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, economic bloc BRICS serve as pillars of multipolar world.
4 Jul 2024
Why the controversial tax bill touched a raw nerve in suffering Kenyans
Chronic issues such as unemployment, poverty, and inadequate services have accumulated over the years. Increased taxes was the final straw.
4 Jul 2024
Injuries as Lagos floods collapse building, swamp homes
The floods that grounded business and commercial activities to a halt on Wednesday followed a 10-hour downpour.
4 Jul 2024
UK election: Labour Party tipped for historic win as polls open
Centre-left Labour is projected to win its first general election since 2005 by historic proportions.
4 Jul 2024
Live Updates: 9 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on civilian buildings
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 272nd day, has killed at least 37,953 Palestinians — 70% of them women and children –– and wounded 87,266, with 10,000+ estimated to be buried under debris of bombed homes and 9,500+ abdu
4 Jul 2024
Will election-wary Iranians choose an ethnic Turk as the next president?
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is riding high on the support of ethnic Turks and Sunnis. Hardline conservative Saeed Jalili stands in his way for the run-off on July 5.
3 Jul 2024
Gaza is world's largest orphanage, children's graveyard: Emine Erdogan
Palestinian children have open wounds that will not heal in souls of all world’s children, says Emine Erdogan.
3 Jul 2024
Live Updates: Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in attacks across Gaza
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 271st day, has killed at least 37,925 Palestinians — mostly women and children –– and wounded 87,141, with over 9,500 abducted by Tel Aviv.
3 Jul 2024
No state in region can feel safe until Israeli aggression stops — Erdogan
Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging border fire since the eruption of the Gaza war in October, but recent escalation has fueled concern of a bigger confrontation.
3 Jul 2024
Humanitarian crises 'affect 3 million children' in CAR
Humanitarian crises in the CAR have put at least three million children at risk, UNICEF says in a new report.
2 Jul 2024
Over 100 killed in stampede at India religious gathering
At least 107 people have been confirmed dead in a stampede in India on Tuesday.
3 Jul 2024
107 killed in stampede at India religious gathering
At least 107 people have been confirmed dead in a stampede in India on Tuesday.
2 Jul 2024
Ronaldo announces EURO 2024 is last tournament outing
The 2024 Euros mark Ronaldo's sixth appearance in a European Championship.
2 Jul 2024
Andy Murray withdraws from men's singles at Wimbledon
The British former world number one, who plays with a metal hip, went under the knife after experiencing weakness and a loss of coordination in his right leg.
2 Jul 2024
Live Updates: Israel strikes southern Gaza after ordering evacuations
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 270th day, has killed at least 37,900 Palestinians — mostly women and children –– and wounded 87,060, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under the debris of bombed homes and 9,500 abducte
2 Jul 2024