Rosalynn Carter: Her life in pictures
Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who President Jimmy Carter called “an extension of myself” owing to her prominent role in his administration even as she tirelessly promoted the cause of mental health, died on Sunday at age 96.
Shakira stands trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud
Shakira is to stand trial in Barcelona on Monday to face charges that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($15.74 million) in Spanish income tax between 2012 and 2014.
North Korea criticises potential sale of US missiles to Japan, South Korea
North Korea on Monday denounced the United States’ potential sale of advanced weapons to Japan and South Korea, calling it a dangerous act that raises tension in the region and brings a new arms race, state media reported.
Javier Milei: from TV pundit to the presidency
When Argentine libertarian Javier Milei announced his entry into politics in 2020 in a bid to “blow up” the system, few predicted that three years later the wild-haired economist and former TV pundit could reach the presidency. Now he’s pulled it off.
Latin American leaders react to Argentina election result
The following are reactions from current and former Latin American presidents to the election of libertarian economist Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential runoff on Sunday.
Moldovan president’s allies score well in local polls
Voters in Moldova on Sunday returned a large number of town councils friendly towards President Maia Sandu’s drive to join the European Union, but one of her allies warned areas that backed its opponents that they would be getting less public funding.
Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia’s Aceh
More than 500 Rohingya refugees originally from Myanmar landed on the shores of Indonesia’s Aceh province on Sunday, the fourth wave of arrivals this week, a local UNHCR official said.
Israel says 55-metre fortified tunnel found under Gaza’s Shifa hospital
Israel published video on Sunday of what it described as a tunnel dug by Palestinian militants under the Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital, a focus of its search-and-destroy missions against Hamas in a war now in its seventh week.
UK police question Russell Brand over sex assault allegations
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by detectives from London’s Metropolitan Police over allegations of historical sex offences, the Times newspaper reported on Sunday.
Trump wins Texas governor Abbott’s endorsement at US-Mexico border
Republican Donald Trump won the endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott at an event near the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, a location meant to highlight the former U.S. president’s plans to crack down on immigration if he wins the 2024 election.