Former Pakistan PM Khan barred from elections for five years
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was disqualified Friday from running for political office for five years, after the country's election commission ruled he misled officials about gifts he received from foreign leaders while in power.
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China's assertive foreign policy under President Xi
A senior Chinese diplomat's scuffle with protesters in Britain as well as a recent victory at the United Nations have put the spotlight back on China's more assertive foreign policy under President Xi Jinping.
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Johnson eyes comeback as UK Tories race to replace Truss
Contenders to succeed British Prime Minister Liz Truss canvassed for support Friday, with her predecessor Boris Johnson reportedly considering a sensational comeback as he picks up dozens of early nominations from Conservative MPs.
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Far-right Meloni set to become Italy's first woman PM
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was set to be named Italian prime minister on Friday after her party's historic election win, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy.
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Ukraine war further divides Kosovo's rival communities
utIn the deeply divided Kosovo city of Mitrovica, the fighting in Ukraine has added another wedge between Serbs and ethnic Albanians, where the conflict has stirred bitter memories of their own war.
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Thousands join Hungary teacher rebellion over 'humiliating' pay
Hungary's failing schools are becoming the focus of swelling protests, with pupils and parents backing teachers sacked for rebelling over "humiliating" low pay and years of government neglect.
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New era for 'dangerous, very ready' England, says Buttler
Skipper Jos Buttler on Friday called it a new era for England and warned that his "dangerous" team were "very ready" for their title charge at the Twenty20 World Cup.
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Former Pakistan PM Khan facing politics ban in gifts case
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan could be barred from political office Friday when the election commission rules on charges he misled officials about gifts he received from foreign leaders while in power.
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China scrubs reports of teen quarantine death from internet
Chinese censors on Friday scrubbed reports that a teenager had died in a quarantine facility, after the case sparked anger and prompted citizens to question the country's zero-Covid policy.
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Ireland dump out West Indies to progress at T20 World Cup
Veteran opener Paul Stirling slammed an unbeaten 66 as Ireland made the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 on Friday and sent two-time champions West Indies crashing out in a stunning upset.
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