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Sweden's Social Democrat leader Andersson formally asked to assemble new government

Andersson had said she would seek an agreement involving the Social Democrats, Left Party, Centre Party and Greens.

Sweden's Social Democrat leader Andersson says she's 'ready' to form new government after election win

Negotiations over forming a government are likely to be tricky, as key differences remain between the four centre-left alliance parties.

At least 31 killed in car bomb at mosque near police compound in Pakistan

At least 31 people have been killed in Pakistan after a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into a police compound and a gunfight broke out.

At least 16 killed in car bomb at mosque near police compound in Pakistan

At least 16 people have been killed in Pakistan after a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into a police compound and a gunfight broke out.

Xi-Trump summit preview: what to watch for as investors brace for best and worst scenarios

President Xi Jinping is scheduled to sit down with US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, and their planned summit looks to be closely watched as an indicator of the current state of ties between the world’s two largest economies. Economic issues appear poised to drive the agenda again, as they did when Trump travelled to Beijing in May with more than a dozen top American CEOs, includi...

Ending the nuclear arms race starts with cities doing their part

The catastrophic danger posed to cities by nuclear weapons is nothing new. Putting major urban areas at risk across generations is, in fact, the point of these weapons of terror. The practice of doing so is benignly called nuclear deterrence, but it requires holding the cities of adversaries – real and imagined – under constant threat. The use of even the smallest nuclear weapons in today’s arsena...

How fantasy fans are keeping a Turkish blacksmithing tradition alive

In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is finding new customers for a four-generation craft.

The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election

First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.

🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

Macron orders plan to protect France's critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

French President Emmanuel Macron ordered a plan on Friday to protect France's critical infrastructure against "Russian hybrid attacks", adding that the threat from Russia had intensified in recent weeks. 

Thailand’s Malay-Muslim separatists vow to fight as peace talks stall

Thailand’s main armed separatist group, Barisan Revolusi Nasional, says it will continue fighting for self-determination

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

Spain reveal Nations League squad in Ceuta in support of migration crisis

World Cup winners Spain choose Ceuta to announce Nations League squad in solidarity with border crossing troubles.

Google, Bill Gates's fund invests $31.8M in California startup aiming to build solar farm using robots

A California startup has successfully garnered considerable funding to enhance its robotic technology for solar park installations. Planted seeks to redefine the construction industry by creating a repeatable, production-line method. By employing advanced software and robotics, they precisely position solar panel posts, allowing for installations across diverse terrains and maximizing energy produ...

Diana’s brother says Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her death

Buckingham Palace remains gripped in drama as excerpts of Princess Diana’s brother’s book continues to be dripped into the public domain, ahead of its official release next week.

Princess Diana’s brother says King Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her death

Buckingham Palace remains gripped in drama as excerpts of Princess Diana’s brother’s book continues to be dripped into the public domain, ahead of its official release next week.

CUHK instructor triggers backlash over WeChat attendance registration policy

An instructor at Hong Kong’s second-oldest university has faced a backlash over asking students to use mainland Chinese messaging app WeChat to register their attendance and keep its location services enabled, before later saying the arrangement was optional. The policy was revealed after a screenshot of an email from a teaching staff member in the information engineering department at the Chinese...

Australian man pleads not guilty to murder of Thai teen girl found in suitcase

An Australian accused of murdering a teenage girl in Thailand and abandoning her body in a suitcase pleaded not guilty in court on Friday, citing self-defence. Simon Peter Carman, 45, was arrested at a Bangkok airport in June as he prepared to take a flight back to Australia after the 17-year-old victim’s friend had reported her missing. The young woman’s body was found in a suitcase near a railwa...

CUHK department triggers backlash over WeChat attendance registration policy

A department at Hong Kong’s second-oldest university has faced a backlash over asking students to use mainland Chinese messaging app WeChat to register their attendance and keep its location services enabled, later saying the decision was optional. The new policy was revealed after a screenshot of an email from the information engineering department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) wa...

Burnham and Ireland’s taoiseach reaffirm commitment to upholding the Good Friday agreement – UK politics live

It is the first time the PM has used No 10 North to host an overseas visitMicheál Martin, the taoiseach (Irish PM), thanked Andy Burnham for his stance on Israel as the two men met at No 10 North today.Support for the Palestinian cause is particularly strong in Ireland because of its historical experience of colonialism, and, in a reference to the sanctions on West Bank settlements imposed by Burn...

Poorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer government, new figures reveal

Aid to lower-income countries fell by almost 7%, while higher-income countries saw their share of Britain’s aid budget increaseThe world’s poorest countries were worst hit by British aid cuts under Keir Starmer’s government, while higher-income countries saw their share of aid increase, new figures reveal.The latest figures released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office show a 6.7% d...

Could China’s sixth-generation fighter carry a laser to defend against incoming missiles?

China may be aiming to equip its sixth-generation fighter jets with laser weapons that experts say could help defend them against incoming missiles. At the 14th China International Defence Electronics Exhibition, held in Beijing from September 15 to 17, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Beijing Precision Engineering Institute for Aircraft Industry presented details of a “fighter ai...

Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches

Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches

Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

Who is Joe Petraro-Hyppolite the 13-year-old boy with 168 IQ?

At just 13, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite from Long Island is defying age expectations as he embarks on a master's program at New York University. He notably graduated high school at 11 and scored an impressive 1590 on the SAT by age 10. Joe is diving into disciplines such as sports management, kinesiology, and biology, aiming to complete his undergraduate degree next Spring, solidifying his place among e...