Africa 6 days ago Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed nearly all of his Cabinet ministers following weeks of protests over poor governance and high taxes.
UNITED NATIONS 6 days ago World population to reach 10.3 billion peak in 2080s: UN report The global population is expected to grow by over two billion over the course of the next six decades, peaking at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, the U.N. reported Thursday.
Middle East July 10 43 sentenced to life in prison following heavily-scrutinized UAE trial 43 people were sentenced to life in prison Wednesday following a controversial mass trial of dissidents by a court in the United Arab Emirates.
France July 8 France's far-left just won a parliamentary plurality in a stunning upset; here's what comes next A wide-ranging leftist coalition has emerged with a parliamentary plurality following France's recent election, though next steps remain unclear. Here's a primer on what to expect.
France July 8 France's Macron declines resignation of PM for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him to remain temporarily as the head of the government.
Japan July 8 Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, officials say.
World July 7 French elections: Riots erupt after left-wing coalition projected to win plurality of seats Riots erupted after the results of the French elections began pouring in on Sunday, with Parisian police deploying tear gas and quelling crowds that lit bonfires in the streets.
Iran July 6 Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential runoff election Masoud Pezeshkian has beat Saeed Jalili to win Iran's presidential runoff election; Pezeshkian promised outreach to the West and to ease enforcement of Iran's headscarf law.
Brazil July 4 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.
United Kingdom July 4 Britons cast their votes in heavily-anticipated UK parliamentary election British voters cast their ballots Thursday in an election widely expected to hand an overwhelming parliamentary majority to Keir Starmer's Labour Party.