Drug overdose deaths drop in United States for third year in a row
Experts cite range of factors as overdose deaths drop to nearly 70,000 in 2025, a 14 percent decline over previous year.
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South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
The country’s parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.
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Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates
The British prime minister has promised change as he battles to fend off leadership challenge.
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Philippine lawmakers impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
Lawmakers in the Philippines have impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time in two years.
Published On 11 May 2026
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Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from jail
Supporters of Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra greeted him as he was released early from prison.
Published On 11 May 2026
Philippine Congress impeaches VP Sara Duterte for second time
Trial of vice president in question after Duterte’s allies stage a coup and wrest control of the Philippine Senate.
Syria and Lebanon make ‘significant progress’ at talks on joint interests
In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.
Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s PM, ending Orban’s 16 years in power
Magyar’s Tisza party secured a huge parliamentary majority in last month’s election.
Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages
Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.
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Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Britain’s prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
Published On 8 May 2026
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.
