Bosnia: Peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seek to destabilise country

The  international high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has accused the political leaders of Republika Srpska, a Serb-majority entity, of seeking to destabilise the country after the statelet passed legislation…

La Reunion island: Four dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks French Island

At least four people have been killed as Cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion island, authorities said. The cyclone struck on Friday, making landfall in the…

Uganda: Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak

A four-year-old has been identified as the second patient to die from the Ebola virus in Uganda after a recent outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday night…

Iran: Economy minister impeached amid rising inflation, falling currency

Iran’s  economy minister has been impeached after the parliament voted to dismiss him from office amid rising inflation and a falling currency. Abdolnaser Hemmati was removed from office after 182…

Palestine: Israel reneges on Gaza ceasefire deal, warns Hamas of ‘consequences’

Israel  has issued a threat to Hamas, saying there would be “consequences” if the Palestinian group did not agree to extend the now-ended phase one of the ceasefire agreement following…

UK: Keir Starmer and and Emmanuel Macron to discuss Ukraine plan with Trump

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France is to work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss…

UK: Ammonia-powered vessel docks in Southampton

The “world’s first” dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel has arrived in the UK, docking at the Port of Southampton,. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is conducting inspections on The Singapore-flagged vessel…

UK: Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

Regulated rail fares have gone up in England and Wales by 4.6% and the price of most railcards has risen by £5. The government says fares need to rise so…

UK: Starmer dismisses SNP call to axe Trump state visit

The prime minister has dismissed calls from the SNP to scrap an unprecedented second state visit for Donald Trump following a showdown with Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Trump accused Zelensky of…

UK: PM Keir Starmer acting as ‘bridge’ between Trump and Zelensky

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France is to work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss…