Health 2 days ago Pandemic treaty stumbles as nations struggle to finalize global plan Global leaders, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have committed to improving future responses to similar situations, but establishing a pandemic treaty has proven difficult.
United Kingdom April 26 Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.
Caribbean April 25 Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.
Europe April 24 Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.
Media April 18 United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action' The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.
United Kingdom April 5 UK doctors accept government pay offer, ending longest strike in National Health Service history Senior doctors in England have accepted a pay offer from the British government that ends a yearlong dispute. Eighty percent of those casting a vote backed the offer.
Europe April 4 Austrian minister aims to tighten espionage law in response to concerns of foreign intelligence activities Austria's justice minister shared plans to bolster the nation's espionage regulations, responding to heightened concerns over foreign intelligence activities.
Japan April 1 In attempt to connect with young people, Japan's royal family debuts on Instagram Japan's imperial family has made their Instagram debut, sharing photos and videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's recent public engagements.
Media March 28 Head Of United Nations calls for reparations to 'overcome generations of exclusion and discrimination' The head of the United Nations called for reparations to "overcome generations of exclusion and discrimination" during their International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.
Africa March 22 Kenyan doctors stage mass protest in the streets as national strike enters second week Hundreds of Kenyan doctors protested for better pay on Friday during a nationwide strike in its second week. They said the strike will continue until needs are met.