Canada town council changes rules after refusal to take King’s oath
Newly-elected Dawson City councillors had refused to take the oath, citing the British Crown’s history with indigenous peoples....
Month : November 2024
France admits colonial ‘massacre’, says Senegal’s leader
Dozens – perhaps hundreds – of West African troops who fought for France in World War Two were killed....
Italians strike over money woes
A nationwide strike in Italy on Friday disrupted air traffic, public transport, schools and hospitals, in a protest by two of the country’s largest unions...
Thousands rally in Georgia after crackdown on pro-EU protesters
Thousands of Georgians rallied for a second day running on Friday after police arrested dozens in a violent overnight crackdown on protests against the government’s...
Bolsonaro ‘aims to ride Trump wave back to office’
Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro believes incoming US leader Donald Trump’s return will boost his own comeback ambitions, despite being banned from seeking office until 2030...
Iconic Uruguayan ex-leader hails country’s swing left
Uruguay’s ex-president Jose Mujica, who at 89 is an icon for leftists across Latin America, hailed the return of the left to power in his...
Tight three-way race in Irish general election, RTÉ exit poll suggests
Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament....
Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row
The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports....
TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025
The government also announces that ministers will review the corporation’s long-term future....
Mauritius asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK
The announcement comes after Mauritius’s new prime minister expressed doubts over the deal....