China: Over 100 killed in deadliest quake in 13 years

At least 118 people have been killed in north-west China in the country’s deadliest earthquake in 13 years. The 6.2 magnitude quake hit mountainous Gansu province around midnight on Monday…

Ukraine: Kyiv forced to cut military operations as foreign aid dries up

Ukraine has warned it is already being forced to downsize some military operations because of a drop-off in foreign aid. Top general Oleksandr Tarnavskyi said troops faced ammunition shortages along…

Kenya: President Ruto and EU Commission chief sign big trade deal

Kenya and the European Union have signed a major economic partnership agreement (EPA) that will guarantee the East African country duty-free and unlimited access for select products into the EU,…

USA: Car thief steals armed robbers’ car stolen during Colorado heist-police

Three gun-wielding thieves in Colorado allegedly robbed a cheque-cashing business, but, before they could escape, a fourth person stole their getaway car, police said. Commerce City police arrested two of…

Vatican: Pope Francis says Roman Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should…

Belgium: EU takes action against Elon Musk’s X over disinformation

The European Union has formally announced it suspects X, previously known as Twitter, of breaching its rules in areas including countering illegal content and disinformation. Digital commissioner Thierry Breton set…

Serbia: President Aleksandar Vucic claims big election victory for ruling party

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has claimed victory in snap parliamentary elections, saying his party is heading for an absolute majority. His Serbian Progressive Party, or SNS, is set to win…

Egypt: President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi wins third term

Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has won a third six-year term with 89.6% of the vote, the electoral commission has announced. The former army chief beat three low-profile candidates, with…

Chile: Voters reject new constitution

Chileans have rejected a new constitution proposed by conservative delegates that would have affected laws in areas including abortion access, the ability to strike and rights for indigenous people. The…

UK: BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

Oil giant BP has announced it is pausing all shipments of oil through the Red Sea after recent attacks on vessels by Houthi rebels. BP blamed the “deteriorating security situation”…