Europe May 28 Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.
Africa May 23 Tunisian journalists jailed for criticizing the government, sparking outcry over press crackdown Two Tunisian journalists were sentenced to one year in prison on Wednesday for criticizing the government. Both journalists denied the allegations in court.
VIDEO May 20 UN holds moment of silence for Raisi after Iranian president dies in helicopter crash Iranian state media confirmed early Monday that President Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash.
Africa May 16 Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.
Thailand May 16 Human rights group urges Thai government to halt forced repatriation of political dissidents Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has called on the Thai government to cease the forced return of political dissidents to their authoritarian home countries.
Health May 10 Pandemic treaty stumbles as nations struggle to finalize global plan Global leaders, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have committed to improving future responses to similar situations, but establishing a pandemic treaty has proven difficult.
United Kingdom April 26 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.
Caribbean April 25 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.
Europe April 24 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.
Media April 18 United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action' The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.