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Madagascar president appoints army general as prime minister in bid to defuse protests

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, in a bid to ease mounting anti-government protests that have pushed the nation into political crisis

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt amid Trump's push for Gaza ceasefire

Delegations from Israel and Hamas began indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday that the US hopes will bring a halt to the war in Gaza, facing contentious issues such as demands that Israel pull out of the enclave and Hamas to disarm

Australia to appeal Erin Patterson’s 'inadequate' sentence in mushroom murder case

Australia's Victoria state will appeal the sentence of Erin Patterson, who was convicted of killing three elderly relatives of her estranged husband with poisonous mushrooms. Prosecutors said her 33-year minimum prison term is “manifestly inadequate.”

Illinois sues Trump admin to block plan to deploy federalised troops to Chicago

Illinois on Monday filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from sending federalised National Guard troops to Chicago, citing concerns over the use of the military against local communities.

US Supreme Court rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal against conviction

The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned associate of Jeffrey Epstein, who sought to overturn her conviction for sex trafficking and related crimes.

ICC convicts Sudanese militia leader Ali Kushayb of war crimes

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known by his alias Ali Kushayb, was found guilty of multiple offenses — including rape, murder, and torture — committed between August 2003 and at least April 2004

DGCA launches probe after Air India Dreamliner’s emergency turbine deploys mid-air

India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, on Monday launched a probe into the unexpected mid-air deployment of the RAT on an Air India Dreamliner operating flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham. The aircraft landed safely in Birmingham, and officials have begun a detailed investigation into the incident.

Jilly Cooper, the British queen of the ‘bonkbuster’ novel, dies at 88

Jilly Cooper, the British queen of bestselling 'bonkbuster' novel, has died at the age of 88. Her racy novels famously filled with sex, snobbery, and fun sold around 11 million copies in the UK alone.

Greta Thunberg deported to Greece as Israel expels 171 Gaza flotilla activists in latest move

"171 additional provocateurs from the Hamas–Sumud flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, were deported today from Israel to Greece and Slovakia," Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on X

India favours 'free, fair and participatory' elections held 'at the earliest' in Bangladesh: Misri

India reaffirmed its strong support for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, calling for them to be held at the earliest possible time. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stressed that India will work with whichever government emerges from the democratic process.

Western parts found in Russian missiles & drones fired at Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Flagging the inefficiency of the West to enforce sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia continues to procure Western parts from US, British, German, and other suppliers, for its missiles and drones.

Widespread support for women in US politics, but presidency remains a glass ceiling, finds new poll

Nearly 1 in 5 voters overall said they or someone close to them would not back a woman candidate for the White House, according to a report, citing a new poll

Nobel Prizes 2025: Who decides and how the winners are chosen?

The announcement of the Nobel Prize winner begins today. What this award is for and how the nominees are nominated? The story explains everything.

Another French PM resigns: Will President Macron survive the political crisis?

Sebastien Lecornu has become the shortest-lived prime minister in modern French history after resigning just after a month of his appointment. A close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, he stepped down hours after announcing a new Cabinet on Sunday. Lecornu was the seventh PM to serve under Macron’s presidency since 2017. But why did he resign? Will the president come out unscathed from the political crisis gripping the nation?

France loses another PM, and the markets lose it too

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned amid France's political gridlock, shaking markets and increasing pressure on Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the National Assembly or seek drastic solutions

BNP chief Khaleda Zia's exiled son Tarique Rahman to return after 17 years for Bangladesh elections

After 17 years of exile in London, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman will return to the country to take part in elections scheduled to be held in February 2026.

Pakistan ships rare earths to US after deal with Trump, Imran Khan's PTI questions 'secret deals'

Pakistan has sent its first shipment of rare earth and critical minerals to the US, following a recent deal with an American company to develop the country’s mineral resources. The move comes after Army Chief Asim Munir showcased Pakistan’s rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during his Washington visit.

‘I was ready to compromise’: Outgoing French PM Lecornu blasts partisan squabbling for govt’s collapse

In his speech after resignation, outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said that he was willing to compromise but every party wanted others to adopt its agenda completely. He blamed partisan squabbling for not allowing conditions to remain in office.

What is at stake for Hamas as its negotiator gathers for talks with Israel and US in Egypt?

The Gaza ceasefire talks have placed Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya in the spotlight. As mediators push for a breakthrough amid intense fighting and humanitarian collapse, the negotiations in Egypt are being closely shaped by US President Donald Trump, who has taken personal ownership of the peace effort

Krysta Tsukahara: Shocking details emerge in California student's death in Tesla Cybertruck crash

Families of victims killed in a Tesla Cybertruck crash allege door malfunction trapped one passenger inside and are suing the company

Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to US & Japanese scientists for immunology breakthroughs

The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2025 has been awarded to Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for groundbreaking discoveries concerning the human immune system that prevents it from harming the body.

Trump takes credit again, now for warning US about Bin Laden before 9/11

President Donald Trump said the then US government didn't listen to him. "And they didn't do it. A year later he blew up the World Trade Center."

Watch: IDF says fighting continues in Gaza amid Trump’s peace plan, targets Hamas 'terror squads'

Fighting continues in parts of Gaza even as US President Donald Trump has urged Israel to pause its bombing under a Gaza peace plan, IDF said. The army reported carrying out several airstrikes targeting Hamas operatives planning attacks, a day after halting its ground operation in Gaza City.

A 10% negative swing among Trump supporters on his handling of US economy

Confidence among Trump supporters in the country’s direction has slipped, with a ten-point drop in approval of his economic management, Newsweek reported. As Trump continues his tariff-led trade push, the broader economy — especially the farming sector — is feeling the strain.

French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigns hours after announcing Cabinet

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has resigned just hours after announcing his Cabinet. He became the fourth premier to lose his job in just over a year.

‘You’re F***ing Negative’: Frustrated Trump snaps at Netanyahu over Gaza peace plan in a phone call: Report

As negotiators prepare for talks in Cairo, reports are emerging that US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense phone call over the US-brokered Gaza peace proposal.

'Treated like animals': Hamas's first Israeli hostage recalls 505 days of captivity in Gaza

Former hostage Tal Shoham recalls his 505 days in Hamas captivity and the lasting trauma from the October 7, 2023 attacks

Is Trump going soft on China? A worry triggers unease in Maga camp

In his first term as the president of the United States, Donald Trump changed the tone of how Washington would deal with China. However, China hawks believe he is going softer this time.

'Forced to wear Israeli flag': Were Greta Thunberg, other Gaza flotilla activists abused in custody?

The detention of hundreds of international activists off Gaza’s coast — including Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela — has brought allegations of abuse inside Israeli custody. There are allegations that the Swedish climate campaigner was dragged and beaten, while others, too, were mistreated

China’s shrinking population met with surge in automation as 300,000 new robots keep factories powered

China’s record installation of industrial robots is helping offset workforce shortages amid a declining population and boosting its manufacturing strength