A joke or test? Why Trump floated UFC’s Dana White as his press secretary
A joke or test? Why Trump floated UFC’s Dana White as his press secretary White is a close friend of Trump and has endorsed him for president, but has never…
Asian stock markets climb after earlier tech rout
Asian stock markets climb after earlier tech rout Markets rebound after tech rout triggered by Democrats’ sweeping victory in US midterm elections. A man looks at an electronic quotation board…
Rubio says war on Iran unpopular but ‘necessary’ to stop nuclear threat
Rubio says war on Iran unpopular but ‘necessary’ to stop nuclear threat US secretary of state says Iran’s negotiation demands are ‘outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic’. US Secretary…
Mexico arrests alleged major leader of Jalisco cartel
Mexico arrests alleged major leader of Jalisco cartel Rafael Alvarez, alias ‘R2’, was captured with intelligence shared by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Mexican Attorney’s Criminal Investigation Agency members and…
South Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result
South Africa’s ANC has suffered its worst-ever local elections result, securing just 30% of the vote.
Moldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russia
Moldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russia Moldovan President Maia Sandu says ‘two more power lines to Romania are on the way’. European Commissioner for…
Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout
A drone attack has halted production at the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq, causing widespread power outages.
Drone attack suspends production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gasfield
Drone attack suspends production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gasfield The strike leaves more than 70 percent of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region without power. The Khor Mor gasfield in the semi-autonomous…
Woman says Al Fayed’s brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
Jill said escaping the situation was difficult and that she only gradually came to understand the extent of what had happened to her. “By the time I got away, I…
India’s night lights up for Diwali
India is celebrating Diwali with prayers, lights and fireworks marking one of the country’s biggest Hindu festivals.