China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
A court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for taking more than 2.2bn yuan ($325m; £243m) in bribes over 30 years.
BBC·3d ago
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Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules
BBC·10d ago
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran
The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.
BBC·16d ago
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister after growing Labour pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, bringing an end to a turbulent period marked by mounting pressure from within his own party.
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What's in the US-Iran agreement?
BBC·22d ago
Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup - Ghalenoei
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says they are the "most oppressed" team at the World Cup after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
BBC·24d ago
G7 leaders and the rest of the world wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
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Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
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Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
Hundreds of aftershocks have jolted southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured.
BBC·31d ago
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre after Iranian warning to stop attacks
The Israeli military is striking the southern Lebanese city of Tyre - a day after Iran called for attacks on Lebanon to stop
BBC·31d ago
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
BBC·34d ago
African Union Secures Permanent Seat in G20, Reshaping Global Governance
The historic admission gives Africa a formal voice in decisions affecting the global economy and international trade.
Kwame Mensah·83d ago