Two women to vie for Mexican presidency in 2024
Mexico City — Two women will compete for the Mexican presidency for the first time next year after the ruling party on Wednesday named former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum…
Australia PM confirms China visit, Li says ready to resume exchanges
Jakarta — Australia’s prime minister confirmed on Thursday he will visit China later this year after talks with China’s premier, who said Beijing was ready to resume bilateral exchanges after…
Cyclone leaves 21 dead in southern Brazil
Brasília — Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said on Tuesday, warning more flooding may be…
Cancer surging among under-50s worldwide, study says
Paris — The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer has surged worldwide in the last three decades but it is not fully clear why, a study said on…
French schools refuse dozens of girls wearing Muslim dress
Paris — French schools sent dozens of girls home for refusing to remove their abayas – an over-garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women – on…
Australia plan to close largest coal power station in doubt
Sydney — Australia’s largest coal-fired power station was thrown a lifeline Tuesday, with a state government saying it will discuss the possibility of keeping it open beyond its planned closure…
Syrian children return to school amid deep economic crisis
Damascus — Nearly four million Syrians students in government-controlled areas returned to school on Sunday, braving the effects of war, a devastating earthquake and a deep economic crisis. But many…
Five key moments in Charles III’s first year as king
Here are five key moments in Charles III’s first year as king: Inaugural address Charles succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II immediately after her death at the age of 96…
Pope Francis arrives in Mongolia, sends message of ‘unity and peace’ to China
Ulaanbaatar — Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday for the first papal visit to the Asian nation, as he sent a message of “unity and peace” to neighbouring China…
Car bombs rock Ecuador capital as prisoners seize 57 guards, police
Quito — Ecuador’s capital Quito was rocked by attacks with grenades and two car bombs overnight, followed hours later by inmates in six prisons taking hostage 57 prison guards and…