
Jim Jordan makes second bid for US House Speaker
The Ohio lawmaker's fresh attempt comes a day after 20 of his Republican colleagues voted against him.
2023-10-19 00:15

People-smuggling ringleader jailed for bringing thousands into UK in boats
Hewa Rahimpur is given 11 years for heading a gang that brought 10,000 people to the UK in small boats.
2023-10-18 21:25

Venezuela takes step towards recognised elections
The government and the opposition agree to hold elections in the presence of international observers.
2023-10-18 19:58

Nigerian police: Lagos blacksmith's illegal gun factory busted
A factory of a blacksmith was a cover for manufacturing and selling arms to criminals, police say.
2023-10-18 19:55

Hayling Island vicar urges more people to take in Ukraine refugees
Rev Jenny Gaffin describes her "wonderful experience" of the Homes For Ukraine scheme.
2023-10-18 19:46

Cumbrian woman's family make 100th birthday card appeal
Now living in Canada, Marjorie Try's family are asking for 100 cards from her home area in England.
2023-10-18 18:49

Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership
Bissau is plunged into darkness because a Turkish company cut supplies over a $15m bill.
2023-10-18 18:16

Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
2023-10-18 17:22

Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake
The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts.
2023-10-18 15:54

Stocks Slip as China, Mideast Weigh; Pound Gains: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia slipped as uncertainties lingered in the Middle East and markets digested the possibility of further
2023-10-18 14:58

Country Garden: China property giant default fears grow
The housing sector accounts for a third of China's economy, whose post-pandemic recovery has been sluggish.
2023-10-18 14:56

China Approves GM Corn and Soy Seed Varieties in Crop Boost
China has approved dozens of genetically modified corn and soybean seed varieties for planting, in a breakthrough move
2023-10-18 14:53