Majority of Mexican Supreme Court judges resign after judicial reforms
MEXICO CITY – Eight of Mexico’s 11 Supreme Court judges have submitted their resignations following controversial judicial reforms, the top court said Wednesday. In a move that has sparked diplomatic…
New Hezbollah chief says open to truce with Israel if offer is made
With violence escalating in Gaza and Lebanon, Israel launched new strikes Monday despite Egypt’s call for a two-day ceasefire and renewed hostage talks. Hezbollah’s new leader on Wednesday said the…
Spain races to save victims as floods kill 95
Spain braced for a heavier human toll on Wednesday after 95 people died in flash floods that launched muddy waters through towns, tossed cars and wreaked transport havoc. Rescuers were…
Mexican journalist shot dead in violent western state
MEXICO CITY – The head of an online news outlet in Mexico was shot dead soon after hosting a live social media broadcast late on Tuesday, authorities and the victim’s…
Migrant dies trying to cross Channel, three more bodies found
A migrant died Wednesday trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said, while the date of death was not immediately clear for three more people found dead on…
First case of latest mpox variant detected in UK: health authority
An infection with the latest mpox variant, clade 1b, has been detected in the United Kingdom for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Wednesday. The…
Nigeria’s Tinubu appoints Oluyede as acting army chief – days after Lagbaja’s death rumours spread
Olayomi Koiki Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), a spokesman said Wednesday. According to presidential spokesman Bayo…
At least 10 shot dead in Mozambique post-election protests, medical associations say
MAPUTO – At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country…
In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence
DETROIT – With the U.S. election days just away, officials in the most competitive battleground states are bracing for misinformation, conspiracy theories, threats and possible violence. In Philadelphia, Detroit and…
Iran says missile production not disrupted by Israeli strikes
Iran’s missile production has not been disrupted following Israeli air strikes on the Islamic Republic on Oct. 26, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was quoted as saying on Wednesday by state…