Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate.
2023-10-04 03:47
Canada MPs elect first black House of Commons Speaker
Greg Fergus faces the task to "restore the honour of the Chamber" after the Nazi in parliament row.
2023-10-04 03:22
Rwanda country profile
Provides an overview of Rwanda, including key dates and facts about this east African country.
2023-10-03 23:59
Is inflation a tax? And other Conservative claims fact checked
Checking Conservative conference claims on HS2, inflation, defence spending, fracking and more.
2023-10-03 23:49
Federal appeals court approves injunction to block grant for Black women entrepreneurs
A U.S. federal appeals court has granted a conservative group's request to temporarily block a Black-owned venture capitalist firm from awarding grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs.
2023-10-03 16:46
Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup
Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.
2023-10-03 15:45
At least 10 dead in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse as rescue efforts continue
Rescue teams in Zimbabwe are continuing the search for survivors, three days after a disused gold mine in the country's Chegutu district collapsed, killing at least 10 illegal miners.
2023-10-03 13:16
Trump's decision to show up in New York for start of his civil trial was as personal as it was political
For former President Donald Trump, showing up in New York for the start of his civil trial Monday was more than a political stop to boost his 2024 campaign. It was also deeply personal.
2023-10-03 09:15
The lives upended by colonial rule in the Middle East
British and French control of the region a century ago came at a cost which is felt until this day.
2023-10-03 08:51
27 suspected LA gang members arrested in connection with illegal drugs and weapons operation in California
Twenty-seven suspected gang members have been arrested and nearly 150 pounds of drugs have been seized as part of a months-long investigation into organized crime in Los Angeles, law enforcement announced Monday.
2023-10-03 08:21
Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit
The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.
2023-10-03 07:21
Fact-checking Trump's claims about New York fraud trial
Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said.
2023-10-03 06:16