The French government will face two votes of no confidence on Monday as the fallout continues from its controversial pension reform. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne used constitutional article 49:3 to…
USA: Abortion pills banned in Wyoming as Texas judge considers nationwide decision
Wyoming has become the first US state to ban abortion pills after its governor signed a bill that made prescribing or selling them illegal. Violating it is punishable by up…
South Africa: Authorities warn against ‘attempts to overthrow government’
South African police have said that the planned opposition protests on Monday are not a mere shutdown but an attempt to overthrow the government. The opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters…
New Zealand: Flood victims of Cyclone Gabrielle too scared to go home
Last month, Cyclone Gabrielle smashed into New Zealand’s North Island – killing 11 people and displacing at least 10,000 more. It’s triggered a national debate about climate change and whether…
Switzerland: UBS is in talks to take over its troubled Credit Suisse
Switzerland’s biggest bank, UBS, is in advanced talks to buy all or part of its troubled rival Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse is facing a crisis of confidence and its shares…
Ecuador: Earthquake kills at least 15 people
At least 15 people have died and more than 400 are injured after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador’s southern coast. Buildings were damaged in several cities when the earthquake hit…
UK: Ministers banned from using Chinese-owned TikTok on government phones
British government ministers have been banned from using Chinese-owned social media app TikTok on their work phones and devices on security grounds. The government fears sensitive data held on official…
Poland: President Duda to send four fighter jets to Ukraine ‘in coming days’
Poland will send four Soviet-era Mig fighter jets to Ukraine – becoming the first Nato country to send planes since Russia invaded last year. Polish President Andrzej Duda said they…
South Korea: Samsung to invest US$230 billion in mega chip-making plan
Electronics giant Samsung says it plans to invest around 300tn won ($230.8bn; £189.6bn) over 20 years in the South Korean government’s push to develop a mega semiconductor hub in the…
Black Sea: US drone crashes after encounter with Russian jet
A Russian fighter jet has collided with a US drone, causing the unmanned US aircraft to crash into the Black Sea, the American military says. The incident highlights the increasing…