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Announcing the measures, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the sanctions were designed to weaken the financial and logistical systems sustaining Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

The new Fed chief, who takes charge of his first interest-rate meeting this week, has promised an overhaul of communications

The quake struck a high-altitude area in the prefecture of Haixi in Qinghai at a depth of 10 km at 5:06 p.m. Beijing time (0906 GMT) on Tuesday, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

Perhaps North West Premier Bushy Maape is speaking his truth when he says there are no potholes in his province. But as Qaanitah Hunter points out, he probably doesn't feel a thing as he is chauffeured about in fancy German sedans, subsidised by the taxpayer.

E4 nations, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, are prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the US and Iran reached a deal to end their war. More details inside.

The Israeli election will be the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the country's worst security failure, which precipitated Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: India's participation marks the 13th time it has attended the G7 Summit as a partner country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the gathering

Quoting the rules of Islam, the lawmaker said the comment made her feel uncomfortable and singled out because of her religion and culture.

The prison sentence handed to Vickrum Digwa, the man convicted of murdering 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal for review under the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.