Kenya police fire water cannons and tear gas at finance bill protesters | Protests
NewsFeedKenyan police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons at protesters angry over tax rises and spending cuts being voted on in parliament. There…
Anthony Fauci has a right to savage Trump. Why doesn’t he?
Over his half-century career, Anthony Fauci learned what it was like to be both loved and loathed. As director of the National Institute of Allergy…
Tories pledge to slash red tape for pubs, nightclubs and restaurants in first 100 days of government
THE Tories will slash red tape for Britain’s pubs, nightclubs and restaurants in the first 100 days of government. Ministers would launch a “crackdown” on…
Newsom backs tribal land return amid dam removal project
More than a century has passed since members of the Shasta Indian Nation saw the last piece of their ancestral home — a landscape along…
Government admits misleading parliament over BBC ‘Triples’ report
13 minutes agoBy Joel Gunter, BBC News • Hannah O'Grady, BBC Panorama • Rory Tinman, BBC PanoramaBen TaggartAfghan special forces units known as the 'Triples' worked closely with the SAS in AfghanistanThe government…
Video: South Africa’s Ramaphosa hails ‘new era’ at inauguration | Government
NewsFeedSouth Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for his second full term in office despite his ANC party failing to secure a majority…
Poll: Many voters get their information from social media, even if they don’t trust it
In California, where a ballot often contains pages of candidates and ballot measures, most voters rely on the state-provided guide for election information, a new…
Will South Africa’s new coalition gov’t change tack on Israel-Palestine? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Cape Town, South Africa – When South Africa, under its ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)…
Birmingham, Britain’s second-largest city is being forced to dim lights and cut sanitation services due to bankruptcy
In short: The second-largest city in the United Kingdom is in heavy debt with childhood poverty near 50 per centThe city is turning out lights…
Coalition Government: A test for South Africa’s democracy
Despite the alarming struggle for control and influence among South African political parties, the African National Congress (ANC) headed by Cyril Ramaphosa has finally constituted…
What will government of national unity mean for South Africa? | Elections News
The party of Nelson Mandela forced to partner with former opponents. A coalition for South Africa. The African National Congress has been forced to share…
Federal government, NSW government and Inner West Council announce joint $40 million investment into Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval
In short: A joint $40 million investment into Sydney's Leichhardt Oval has been announcement by the Albanese government.The fund includes $20 million from the federal…
Haiti’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille forms new government | Politics News
New cabinet announced ahead of expected deployment of Kenyan-led international security force to Caribbean country. Haiti’s transitional council has announced the formation of a new…
Thailand to Hold Rate Again as Government Piles Pressure to Ease
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThailand’s central bank is poised to maintain its benchmark interest rate at a decade high on Wednesday as spending and inflation gather…
Mount Gambier tourist attractions closed or closing amid council takeover, government delays
In short: The City of Mount Gambier council is taking over running tourism operations at two of the city's most popular attractions. Other sites in the…
Belgium seeks new government after PM De Croo resigns | Elections News
Alexander De Croo resigned after his Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party slumped in Belgium elections. Belgium has kicked off its quest for a new…
How has Benny Gantz’s resignation affected the Israeli government? | Politics News
EXPLAINERBenny Gantz, the Israeli prime minister’s principal rival, has quit the government. What now? Not as much as you might think. Former general and leader…
Last-minute government U-turn on hand luggage rules as concern grows over airport queues
The Government has made a last-minute turnaround on legislation that saw some UK airports relax restrictions on liquids carried in hand luggage. The u-turn follows…
Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu’s government | Gaza News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Gantz’s departure will not endanger the parliamentary majority in the Knesset held by the ruling right-wing coalition. Israeli minister Benny Gantz has…
Welsh government focused on helping Labour win general election, Ken Skates says
6 minutes agoBy Teleri Glyn Jones, Political reporter, BBC Wales News • Adam Hale, BBC NewsGetty ImagesKen Skates denies the Welsh Labour government is distracted, but that it is focused…