Five takeaways from Pam Bondi’s tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump’s attorney general go on the attack. Read More
Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue
“The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said. Read More
German mayor critically injured in stabbing attack, police say
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says “we fear for the life” of Iris Stalzer, a newly-elected mayor in the western town of Herdecke. Read More
Two Austrian women switched at birth meet 35 years later
Doris Grünwald and Jessica Baumgartner, born in Graz in 1990, were accidentally given to the parents of the other family. Read More
Time may be running out for Master of clocks Macron: What next for France?
After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron’s position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France’s political crisis escalates. Read More
Syria acknowledges ‘shortcomings’ in number of seats won by women at election
Results from the first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad show only 13% of seats were won by female and minority candidates. Read More
Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales
The Canadian government blocked Marineland’s attempt to export the animals to a park in China. Read More
Third person dies from methanol poisoning in Brazil
Authorities are investigating the source of the tainted drinks, which have affected more than 200 people. Read More
Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players’ eligibility
The alleged forgery was done to comply with Fifa’s ‘grandfather rule’ for foreign-born players. Read More
Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests
Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours. Read More