Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top army commander after days of protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country. Initial rumours that the end of…
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, according to a statement.He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza in October 2024. Hayya, who already headed the movement in Gaza…
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
One of the most notorious figures in Mexico’s drug cartels, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a US judge has ruled, two years after the kingpin was lured to the US in an…
French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit Nigeria to Deepen Security, Trade and Investment Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Nigeria later this year as both countries seek to strengthen their long-standing bilateral relationship. The visit is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in key areas, including security, trade, investment, energy, education,…
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country’s constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party had steamrolled the law change through parliament to oust…
UK Opens Probe Into TikTok’s Child Safety Measures
An investigation has been launched into whether TikTok is doing enough to keep children off its platform. The probe by media regulator Ofcom comes a month after the UK government announced that under-16’s would be banned entirely from a range…
Burnham Vows a New Direction for Britain as He Prepares to Lead Labour
Andy Burnham is expected to outline a fresh vision for the United Kingdom as he prepares to become the new leader of the Labour Party. The Greater Manchester Mayor is set to promise a new path focused on rebuilding trust…
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of the Kardashian-Jenner “momager” Kris Jenner, has died aged 91. Jenner, 70, announced the news on Thursday on social media: “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ.”No cause of death was immediately provided….
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving UK prime minister to be awarded France’s top honour, the Legion d’honneur.He received the award at the end of a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing – the group of…
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
The Hungarian parliament has voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, who was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party used…