Brushing aside earlier vow, Biden pardons son
US President Joe Biden said on Monday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against...
Month : December 2024
Philippine groups seek Duterte impeachment
Philippine civil society and religious leaders asked Congress on Monday to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte over a list of complaints that include graft, incompetence and...
Australian police seize $500m of cocaine after boat breaks down
The drugs had an estimated street value of A$760m ($490m; £388m)....
Biden gives son Hunter ‘unconditional’ pardon
Biden says his son Hunter was “unfairly” prosecuted over tax and gun possession – but earlier he had ruled out a pardon....
Malaria vaccine rolled out in world’s worst-affected country
It could save the lives of thousands of children in Nigeria, where 180,000 died from malaria in 2022....
Starmer to unveil ‘milestones’ on election pledges
Vowing Labour is “knuckling down” on meeting its promises, the prime minister outlines a new phase for his government, which will start in the coming...
Georgia’s PM hits back as protests and resignations intensify
After days of demonstrations and public resignations, Georgia’s prime minister rejects a call for new elections....
France faces months of political instability as government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s minority government’s survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies....
MPs who backed assisted dying bill say concerns remain
The bill faces further scrutiny, during which MPs and peers could choose to amend parts of it....
Who is new Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says his new pick will be able to re-wire the British state....