
Gabon military officers claim to have seized power after election
A group of senior Gabonese military officers appeared on national television in the early hours of Wednesday and said they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term.
2023-08-30 13:52

Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks
The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.
2023-08-30 13:29

Voice referendum: What is Australia's Voice to Parliament proposal?
The planned vote could approve a new "voice" to parliament - the first constitutional change in 46 years.
2023-08-30 12:48

11 people taken to a hospital after 'severe turbulence' on Delta flight before landing in Atlanta, airline says
Eleven people abroad a Delta Airlines flight were taken to a hospital on Tuesday, August 29 after experiencing "severe turbulence" before landing in Atlanta, a company spokesperson told CNN.
2023-08-30 12:23

Seven & I to sell Sogo & Seibu department store unit, triggering strike plan -Nikkei
TOKYO Seven & i Holdings has decided to sell department store unit Sogo & Seibu on Sept. 1,
2023-08-30 11:27

Tennessee State House votes to 'silence' Rep. Justin Jones, 1 of 2 Democrats expelled earlier this year
The GOP-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday voted to silence one of two Democratic members expelled from the chamber earlier this year, as the legislature meets for a contentious special session on public safety spurred by a mass shooting at a Nashville school.
2023-08-30 11:19

How a 14-year-old became part of the animation team behind 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
Preston Mutanga has found fame as a teen wunderkind whose creativity resulted in the ultimate gig.
2023-08-30 09:54

James Cleverly visits Beijing as MPs criticise China strategy
The minister says the UK can't ignore China, but some call the government's approach incoherent.
2023-08-30 08:54

Tennessee governor's push for gun laws fails as lawmakers scuffle
By Brad Brooks A special legislative session in Tennessee called by the state's Republican governor in response to
2023-08-30 08:48

Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?
Hurricane Idalia could bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse.
2023-08-30 08:19

Former Rep. Rogers expected to run for Senate seat in Michigan after being courted by GOP leaders
Mike Rogers, the former GOP congressman who chaired the House Intelligence Committee, is expected to soon announce he will run for the Senate in Michigan, giving Republican leaders a key recruit in a state Democrats need to hold to keep their narrow majority, according to two people familiar with his deliberations.
2023-08-30 07:15

Families of troops killed in Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan demand accountability in emotional testimony
Family members of the 13 US service members killed two years ago in the Abbey Gate bombing during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan demanded accountability and answers from the Biden administration on Tuesday in emotional testimony about the withdrawal and their losses.
2023-08-30 06:28