Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s reshuffle comes amid protests over poor government performance.
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‘Leader of the pack’: Reform UK makes huge election gains in blow to Labour
Keir Starmer’s Labour has suffered a humiliating defeat as the hard right makes sweeping gains.
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farmhouse in 2020.
Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.
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What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal
Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.
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Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?
The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores ‘strong ties’, despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
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US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.
UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains
Nigel Farage’s populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.
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UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
