Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent expected to win
Key issues for voters include fighting corruption and job creation for young people.
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7.6 million: How England’s healthcare waiting list trebled under the Tories
Waiting times for NHS care have also risen sharply across the UK since ruling Conservatives…
French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect?
President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday’s snap poll, which could see the…
Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon
Israeli forces conduct series of attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as tit-for-tat strikes…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 855
As the war enters its 855th day, these are the main developments.
Can India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final for Virat ‘King’ Kohli?
An Indian win in the final may be the perfect gift to Virat Kohli as…
Who is Jordan Bardella, France’s far-right star eyeing the premiership?
The 28-year-old National Rally president, Le Pen’s protege, has enjoyed a meteoric rise that could…
Iran poised for presidential run-off in tight race
Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during an expected second round next Friday.
Amazon is doubling value of credits for some startups to build on AWS as Microsoft cloud gains ground
With Microsoft’s artificial intelligence technology drawing in more entrepreneurs to its cloud, Amazon wants to…
JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley boost buybacks and dividends, while Citigroup and BofA take smaller steps
The big banks announced their plans to boost capital return to shareholders after passing the…
Amazon beefs up AI development, hiring execs from startup Adept and licensing its technology
As part of the deal, Amazon will license technology from Adept including some of its…
India vs South Africa: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final Barbados
The path to the T20 World Cup final has been difficult for varying reasons for…
Nike stock plunges on surprise forecast of drop in sales
It was the worst day ever for the stock with losses wiping out $28.4bn from…
Preliminary election results show Mongolian People’s Party in the lead
Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country’s parliamentary elections.
US Supreme Court weakens federal regulators in boost for business
Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the…
Re-energized Biden comes out swinging after dreadful Trump debate
Biden said he ‘fully intends’ to win upcoming election in speech at a campaign rally,…
Battles rage in north Gaza as Palestinian fighters ambush Israeli troops
Palestinian fighters say they’re ‘inflicting deaths and injuries’ in attacks with anti-tank rockets and small-arms…
How Rob Walter helped South Africa reach the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final
After 32 years and seven failed attempts, South Africa have finally reached the promised land…
Financial crimes watchdog removes Turkey from money laundering ‘gray list’
The FATF had previously found Turkish sectors like banking and property vulnerable to illicit financing…
Funerals begin for demonstrators as protests continue in Kenya
Funerals begin for demonstrators as protests that began over tax hikes continue in Kenya.
