United Kingdom 2 days ago Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers Britain's newly elected leader Keir Starmer fielded queries from lawmakers at the first Prime Minister's Questions session since his party's election victory on July 4.
India 3 days ago India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget In a budget aimed at winning back voters following PM Modi's election setback, India's government has set aside billions of dollars to create jobs as well as for rural programs.
Caribbean 4 days ago UN ambassador announces $60M in aid, police resources for Haiti U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced an additional $60 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti while in the nation Monday.
Africa July 11 Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed nearly all of his Cabinet ministers following weeks of protests over poor governance and high taxes.
UNITED NATIONS July 11 World population to reach 10.3 billion peak in 2080s: UN report The global population is expected to grow by over two billion over the course of the next six decades, peaking at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, the U.N. reported Thursday.
Middle East July 10 43 sentenced to life in prison following heavily-scrutinized UAE trial 43 people were sentenced to life in prison Wednesday following a controversial mass trial of dissidents by a court in the United Arab Emirates.
France July 8 France's far-left just won a parliamentary plurality in a stunning upset; here's what comes next A wide-ranging leftist coalition has emerged with a parliamentary plurality following France's recent election, though next steps remain unclear. Here's a primer on what to expect.
France July 8 France's Macron declines resignation of PM for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him to remain temporarily as the head of the government.
Japan July 8 Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, officials say.
World July 7 French elections: Riots erupt after left-wing coalition projected to win plurality of seats Riots erupted after the results of the French elections began pouring in on Sunday, with Parisian police deploying tear gas and quelling crowds that lit bonfires in the streets.