Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Rioters looted shops in central Frankfurt late on Saturday as clashes erupted in German cities over the cost of living. Besides Frankfurt – Germany’s financial hub – there were incidents…
Thousands rally in New Delhi to demand India’s election chief resign
Thousands rally in New Delhi to demand India’s election chief resign Hundreds of police, some carrying batons and shields, are deployed around the rally site. The leader of the opposition…
Mediators continue US-Iran negotiations amid war rhetoric: What we know
EXPLAINER Mediators continue US-Iran negotiations amid war rhetoric: What we know Trump says latest talks ‘going fine’; while Iranian leaders say they favour diplomacy but are ready for maximum response…
Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers
The chancellor also suggested that he is willing to make potentially big cuts to some areas of public spending, to get the country’s debt falling. The budget documents spell out…
Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensions
Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensions Voters in Bulgaria weigh economic challenges and attacks on ships in a race marked by record low turnout. A man votes…
Evacuees from Russia-occupied city where residents ate weeds on way to Ukraine
People evacuated from the devastated Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus and are expected back in Ukraine later on Saturday, authorities have said. Residents of the frontline city…
UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement
UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, on September 24, 2026…
Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia
101 East Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse. Malaysia’s…
Protests outside Poland’s constitutional court: What’s the crisis about?
EXPLAINER Protests outside Poland’s constitutional court: What’s the crisis about? Poland’s centrist government says it is restoring judicial independence after years of far-right political interference. A woman carrying a child…
Thousands protest across Italy over living costs and military spending
Thousands have protested across Italy against rising living costs and increased military spending.