Candidate in Ecuador's presidential election shot dead
Fernando Villavicencio was attacked after an event in the northern city of Quito on Wednesday.
2023-08-10 08:54
Pakistan: Election delayed in latest political crisis
A pending election may be delayed till 2024, even as Imran Khan is in jail and barred from politics.
2023-08-10 08:51
Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
2023-08-10 07:57
Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
2023-08-10 07:50
Ukraine war: Russia still gets key war kit despite sanctions
An elaborate network of intermediaries means Russia can lay its hands on vital bits of Western technology.
2023-08-10 07:45
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
2023-08-10 07:26
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
2023-08-10 05:23
US to bar and screen some tech investments in China
The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms.
2023-08-10 04:21
Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.
2023-08-10 03:17
Hampshire family escapes Portugal wildfires
Hampshire mum Miranda Harvie-Watt and her family were evacuated from their house in São Teotónio.
2023-08-10 02:16
Italy waters down windfall tax on banks
The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders.
2023-08-09 23:59
One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion
The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.
2023-08-09 23:50