Turkey arrests dozens over online posts after Erdogan rival detained
Some 37 people have been arrested for “provocative” social media posts, the interior ministry says. Read More
Carney to call snap election as Canada faces trade war with US – reports
The former two-time central banker is expected to pitch himself as the candidate best equipped for a trade battle with the US. Read More
World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
Georges Blanc’s restaurant first earned a Michelin star under his grandmother, back in 1929. Read More
Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead
Some 59 people died in the blaze at Pulse nightclub, which officials say had an illegal licence. Read More
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won’t do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade. Read More
Guatemala scraps compulsory car insurance plan after protests
Guatemalan motorists blockaded streets and clashed with police after the new rule was announced. Read More
Anger as Indonesia law allows military bigger role in government
Critics warn the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s dictatorship. Read More
Armed men abduct dozens from a bus in Ethiopia
The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July. Read More
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022
Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied. Read More
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa
The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians’ crimes was “solid and sufficient”. Read More