The security at this centre where workers count ballots mirrors what you might see at an airport – or even a prison. And, if needed, plans are in place to…
France: Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammed cartoon
Eight people have gone on trial in Paris accused of encouraging the killer of Samuel Paty, the teacher who was beheaded on the street outside his school four years ago.…
Iran: Khamenei warns Israel, US of ‘crushing response’ for actions against Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Israel and the United States of “a crushing response” for actions against Iran and its allies, according to state media. Khamenei, 85,…
USA: Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump in US election
Joe Rogan has given his endorsement to Donald Trump as Americans head to the polls in Tuesday’s presidential election. The podcaster said he was giving the Republican his backing after…
China: Myanmar’s leader General Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on state vist
The head of Myanmar’s military government has embarked on his first visit to China since seizing power in 2021. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing departed on Tuesday morning, according to…
Palestine: Israel bombards Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza killing at least 12
At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, medics said, as Israeli forces continue to press their siege and ground assault on the northern part of…
Cuba: Hurricane Rafael 11th hurricane of the 2024 season expected to hit Cuba this week
A hurricane is expected to form in the Caribbean and bring heavy rain and mudslides to Cuba before heading into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, according to the US…
Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan allegedly ‘mistreated’ in jail
The main opposition party in Pakistan has threatened a nationwide shutdown to “get rid of the government” if the authorities continue what it alleges is the mistreatment of its founder,…
Spain: Heavy rains in Barcelona amid search for flood victims in Valencia
The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed at least 217 people, mostly near Valencia, have dumped rain on Barcelona, prompting authorities to suspend commuter…
USA: Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters, judge rules
Elon Musk’s political group can keep awarding $1m (£722,000) to voters in swing states, a judge has ruled. The giveaway by Mr Musk’s America PAC is set to end on…