
US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59

US evangelicals drive Republican support for Israel
Evangelical conservatives showed their deep connections with Israel at a march in Washington DC.
2023-11-15 11:28

Mexico: Murder suspected in non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena's death
Mexican authorities say they suspect Jesús Ociel Baena was killed by their partner, who also died.
2023-11-15 10:45

Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
2023-11-15 10:26

Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:17

Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
2023-11-15 09:29

Jury hears Canadian man who killed Muslim family was on drugs
Nathaniel Veltman has pleaded not guilty to the murders, arguing he was in a "dreamlike state".
2023-11-15 09:27

Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.
2023-11-15 09:16

Weak currencies force up cost of living in Sub-Saharan Africa
As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.
2023-11-15 08:54

Number of Venezuelan migrants at US-Mexico border halves
The US government restarted regular deportation flights to Venezuela last month.
2023-11-15 08:24

Delhi AQI: Why Indian capital lags behind Beijing in the battle to breathe
Beijing slashed air pollution in four years. Why is the Indian capital unable to do it?
2023-11-15 06:58

Counting starts in Liberia presidential run-off vote
The president, ex-footballer George Weah, faced a second round of voting after October's election.
2023-11-15 03:29