JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago. Polls and analysts warn that for the first time, the ruling African National Congress party
LONDON (AP) — The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was charged Thursday with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party, a shocking setback for the country’s most powerful political couple. Police in Scotland said a
The leader of the Green Party was left spluttering on Question Time as she appeared to suggest she would allow in millions of asylum seekers into Britain. During a heated debate about the Government’s Rwanda scheme, Green leader Carla Denyer criticised the
Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s former leader, has been transferred from prison to house arrest due to health concerns during a heat wave. Suu Kyi’s health has reportedly deteriorated in prison, with concerns raised about her well-being, including symptoms such as low
Angela Rayner is being investigated by police for alleged council tax fraud claims alongside possible electoral offences. Stephen Watson, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said yesterday that there were “a number of assertions knocking about” that the force would
Days after hundreds of missiles and drones were launched at Israel, members of the Jewish community are speaking out, saying Iranian leaders are cowards who hide behind proxies, adding that “almighty God” will protect those who live in the Holy Land. Iran’s
Tories are plotting to bring back Boris Johnson if Suella Braverman becomes the next leader. The Conservative Democratic Organisation founded by the ex-PM’s allies is preparing to back the former home secretary’s bid. Senior Conservative figures said Mrs Braverman could then appoint
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Three sons of Hamas’ top political leader were killed Wednesday by an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, and the leader accused Israel of acting in “the spirit of revenge and murder.” Ismail Haniyeh’s sons are among
Israel’s military has confirmed Wednesday that an airstrike carried out in the Gaza Strip has killed three of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s sons. “The three operatives that were struck are Amir Haniyeh, a cell commander in the Hamas military wing, Mohammad Haniyeh,
Iran’s leader on Wednesday threatened to take action against Israel during a prayer ceremony. He also criticized the U.S. and the West for their involvement amid tensions in the region. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke at a prayer ceremony celebrating