World Jun 05 The first Black leader of Wales loses a no-confidence vote but says he won’t resign It comes less than three months after Gething made history as the first Black leader of a government in the U.K. The opposition Conservatives called the vote after weeks of criticism of Gething's leadership.
World May 22 British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face an uphill battle The party has struggled to overcome a series of crises, including an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders in the past two years.
World May 22 For Iranians overseas, hope mixes with anxiety after Raisi’s death Videos have shown some people celebrating outside Iranian diplomatic missions, but some Iranians abroad are still reluctant to give reporters their names for fear of reprisals.
Politics May 20 WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US Two High Court judges on Monday said Assange has grounds to challenge the U.K. government's extradition order. The ruling sets the stage for an appeal process likely to further drag out a years-long legal saga.
World May 11 Nemo of Switzerland wins Eurovision as protests over Gaza war overshadow 2024 contest Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity.
World May 11 Dutch contestant Joost Klein booted from Eurovision hours before tension-plagued final The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from competition hours before Saturday’s final of the pan-continental pop competition, which has been rattled by protests over the participation of Israel.
World May 10 Eurovision Song Contest sees boos, cheers and tighter security for Israel’s contestant Golan has become a focus for protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who want her country kicked out of Eurovision over its war against Hamas.
World May 09 Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march against Israel’s participation in Eurovision Chanting "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" and "Israel is a terror state," the demonstrators set off smoke flares in the Palestinian colors during a noisy, peaceful rally to criticize Israel and call for a cease-fire.
World Apr 29 NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg says slow arms deliveries to Ukraine have benefited Russia on the battlefield Russia is hurrying to exploit its advantages before Kyiv's depleted forces get more Western military supplies. Ukraine's president says new Western supplies have started arriving, but slowly.
World Apr 24 U.S. aid deemed crucial for Ukraine to avoid defeat against Russia, path to victory uncertain Hope for future breakthroughs for Ukraine still hangs on more timely deliveries of Western aid, lawmakers acknowledge.