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There's been a flurry of commentary about the finalist for the UK's top job, who has Indian and East African heritage.

Inquiry is demanded after new book suggests UK covered up Canada's role in British teenager's journey to join ISIL.

Al-Sadr appears to be in a weakened position after his latest withdrawal from politics led to clashes that left 30 dead.

The latest attack follows a hit on a children's play area on Friday that killed 7 people, including women and children.

The revelation, made in court filings, raises possibility of new criminal implications following Mar-a-Lago raid.

COVID-19 blamed for about half of life expectancy decline followed by heart disease, drug overdoses, suicide.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 189th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Laal Singh Chaddha, the latest Khan film, has flopped at the box office amid a boycott campaign by right-wing groups.

Chinese firms notified they will be among first batch of companies to be inspected in Hong Kong by US audit watchdog.

Referendum will decide whether to replace 1980 magna carta with a text that guarantees new rights.

Sri Lanka is in the throes of its starkest economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1948.

The violence after Muqtada al-Sadr's resignation may have stopped for now, but the country's crisis has only deepened.

Japan has become increasingly alarmed about China and Russia's ambitions amid a number of territorial disputes.

John Lee had been due to visit Shenzhen and Guangzhou to discuss ways to resume travel with the Chinese mainland.

Gorbachev, who won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War, died aged 91 after a long illness.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is expected to meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and chip representatives during trip.

The 97-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 and has been taken to the National Heart Institute for observation.

Travellers to the country will no longer be required to present a negative coronavirus test result starting on Saturday.

The last Soviet leader brought an end to the Cold War, but his reforms accelerated the break up of the USSR.

The crisis in Myanmar and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have opened Japan’s door a fraction wider.

Mikhail Gorbachev, who has died aged 91, was revered in West but criticised by many Russians for overseeing end of USSR.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine offensive under way to retake southern region, urges Russians to leave.

US officials say the incident ended peacefully after several hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone.

Under new programme, loans for 3,000 drivers who owe an average of $550,000 are to be restructured to $200,000 maximum.

Powerful Shia Muslim leader's announcement triggered violent protests.

Shia Muslim leader Muqtada al-Sadr has announced his withdrawal from Iraqi politics amid a deepening crisis.

A memo shows that France and Germany disagree over a proposed visa ban against Russian foreigners.

China sets date for key congress of the governing party in which President Xi Jinping is expected to secure third term.

US storm deaths include a 14-year-old electrocuted in Michigan and an 11-year-old swept into a drain in Arkansas.

Gay rights groups hail decision striking down colonial-era anti-gay laws in eastern Caribbean nation.

Martin Griffiths said donors should immediately provide Afghanistan with $770m to survive the coming colder months.

More than 1,100 people killed and 33 million more affected by flooding that destroyed homes, businesses, infrastructure.

The seven-member Supreme Court will issue its verdict Monday on the disputed Kenyan presidential polls.

Latest violence started and ended after comments from Muqtada al-Sadr, an influential voice in Iraq for 20 years.

The ban seeks to foster 'local talent' and grow the country's advertising industry.

Interior minister hails top administrative court's green light for Hassan Iquioussen's expulsion as 'a great victory'.

What women in Afghanistan want you to know

The Tesla CEO is citing accusations from a Twitter whistle-blower as a new reason to cancel his $44bn buyout.

Mohammad al-Halabi, former Gaza chief for World Vision, was sentenced after already serving six years behind bars.

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years as a fifth consecutive failed rainy season looms.

People come forward to help Wahab Bugti, who became a household name after appearing on a popular music show.

Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr gives his supporters an hour to leave Green Zone after clashes leave 30 people dead.

In the remote Canadian city of Iqaluit, survivors confront - and forgive - an abusive church legacy.

On the Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, this small nation reminds us of the perils of forgetting the past.

The two men were allegedly arrested with large amounts of opium resin and painkillers, according to judiciary spokesman.

Staff at the railway firm NS stop work in the central Netherlands region that acts as a hub for nearly all train lines.

Move comes a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was blocked from refuelling in the Solomons capital of Honiara.

Thirty people killed in Iraqi capital Baghdad after fighting between supporters and rivals of Muqtada al-Sadr.

Since 2020, there have been over a dozen abductions, attacks and murders of people with albinism in Madagascar: UN.