Sir John Curtice Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde BBC There is no doubt that Reform performed well in Thursday’s local council elections. The party won most votes, most seats and overall control of most councils. True, the…
Following Qatar’s statements at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) debate, in which it called Israel’s actions in Gaza a crime, accused Israel of starving civilians and carrying out a “colonialist campaign,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) called on…
A woman has died in Greece after a bomb exploded in her hands, police say. They say she was standing outside a bank in the northern city of Thessaloniki when the device went off early on Saturday. Officers suspect she…
Ahmad bin Mubarak, the premier of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, has announced his resignation saying he was unable to fully exercise his powers. Bin Mubarak had been entangled in bitter disputes for months with Rashad al-Alimi, who heads the Saudi-backed…
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, May 2, 2025 / 13:49 pm The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7. (Here’s a detailed explanation of how the process will work.) Over 130 cardinal electors will vote in…
Coastal areas of Chile and Argentina were evacuated after Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake off the country’s southern coast. Thousands of people made their way to higher ground after the earthquake struck in the…
Prince Harry said he would love to reconcile with his family in Britain during an emotional BBC interview in which he admitted he had no idea about the prognosis of his father, King Charles III, who has cancer, and expressed…
CNN — A remarkable exchange played out on X on Friday as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the government of key ally Germany of “tyranny in disguise” for designating the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist…
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza on Friday in international waters off Malta, the group organizing the shipment said, in the latest confrontation over efforts to send assistance to the Palestinian territory devastated…
Erin Patterson speaks to media at her home in Leongatha, Victoria, in August 2023. Jason Edwards/Newspix via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jason Edwards/Newspix via Getty Images A suburban Australian mom is standing trial on charges of poisoning several…