Africa 5 hours ago UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'
United Kingdom 14 hours ago Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.
United Kingdom 18 hours ago UK parliamentary researcher and alleged accomplice granted bail in espionage case linked to China A former U.K. Parliament researcher and his alleged accomplice have been granted bail after being charged with espionage for China, according to officials.
Asia 18 hours ago Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.
New York 1 day ago Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help Lawyers for Ryan Corbett, a New York man believed to be detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for almost 2 years, are asking for help from a UN human rights investigator.
UNITED NATIONS 1 day ago 2023 saw drastic surge in people facing acute hunger, UN report says A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023. The increase was due to deterioration in food security, officials say.
Caribbean 1 day ago Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.
Spain 2 days ago Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez weighing resignation after wife targeted by judicial probe Left-wing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into corruption accusations against his wife.
UNITED NATIONS 2 days ago Russia sinks space nuke ban at UN amid rumors of Putin's orbital weapon The White House in February claimed that it had intelligence suggesting Russia was developing a space-based weapon that would destroy satellites and cause untold chaos.
Europe 2 days ago Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.