Kithure Kindiki is set to take over from Rigathi Gachagua, who has filed a court application to stop his removal. Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 12:37PM
Kenya parliament approves new deputy president after Gachagua sacked
As war rages in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova readies for two crucial votes
Moldovans will head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election and referendum on EU ascension.Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 11:20AM
Baby dies as asylum seekers’ boat sinks off French coast
European Union leaders have called for new legislation to 'speed up returns' of asylum seekers from the 27-nation bloc.Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 10:32AM
Pakistan province shuts schools, universities amid student protests
Punjab authorities also ban gatherings as hundreds are arrested while protesting reports of a rape on a college campus.Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 09:15AM
After 12 months of war, Israel is a changed state, analysts say
Year of conflict has strengthened the far right and emboldened an increasingly messianic leader, according to analysts.Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 08:51AM
How an X account pushed an unsubstantiated Tim Walz abuse allegation
The pro-Trump account claimed a former student of Walz had accused the VP candidate of sexual abuse. Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 08:05AM
Israel’s Netanyahu vows Gaza war ‘not over’ after Sinwar’s alleged killing
Israeli leader describes alleged killing of Hamas leader as 'beginning of the end' of yearlong conflict. Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 04:17AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 966
As the war enters its 966th day, these are the main developments. Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 03:38AM
Texas state judge orders pause for controversial ‘shaken baby’ execution
Robert Roberson was scheduled to die in a US case where experts cast doubt on the evidence used in his conviction.Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 01:33AM
Former Canadian Olympian charged in major US cocaine-smuggling case
Snowboarder Ryan Wedding and 15 others are accused of shipping 60 tonnes of cocaine a year to the US and Canada.Story Published at: October 18, 2024 at 12:09AM
