Gabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?
Military head Oligui Nguema is the strongest candidate, but his ties to the old government have led to criticism.
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‘I didn’t go’: The last Muslim man in Indian town hit by religious strife
The 15 Muslim families in Nanda Nagar fled after they were attacked by neighbours. Ahamad Hasan decided to return.
Explosion in central Athens after anonymous tip off
There have been no reported injuries as Greece’s transport minister condemned the “criminal” attack.
Coup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeover
About one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls.
Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom can continue, judge rules
The ruling potentially paves the way for an early release for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for killing their parents.
Nightclub survivor recalls ‘total chaos’ of ceiling collapse that killed 221
Carwin Javier Molleja remembers “the screams” as the roof of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed, killing 218 people.
WATCH | Palestinian activist’s deportation a ‘violation of free speech,’ says advocate
A U.S. judge has ruled the Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate detained last month for his role in pro-Palestinian protests.
Duty-free shops struggle to make ends meet as Canadians steer clear of U.S.
Duty-free shops across the country, still recovering from pandemic travel restrictions, are reporting massive drops in business in recent months as Canadians increasingly avoid travelling
White House moves Obama portrait to display painting of Trump after assassination attempt
The new Trump painting takes a spot traditionally reserved for the most recent official presidential portrait.
Coachella festivalgoers complain of hourslong wait to enter campgrounds
The first weekend of Coachella got off to a rough start, with festival-goers who were planning to camp for the weekend concert complaining of hourslong
Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing can go ahead next week, says judge
The Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom through resentencing can continue with the hearing scheduled for Thursday, a judge has ruled.
Erin Brockovich: ‘My chiropractor saw mud on my stiletto – I said, I’ve been collecting dead frogs’
Erin Brockovich says a chance conversation about a muddy stiletto with her chiropractor led to the making of the award-winning film about her life.
Luisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down?
Facing incumbent Daniel Noboa in Ecuador’s election, Gonzalez navigates the divisive legacy of her political mentor.
Trump officials end ‘temporary protected status’ for Afghans, Cameroonians
More than 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians are legally in the US under the programme which grants temporary safety.