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UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.
US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond
Partisan redistricting has transformed elections for Black voters in Houston as Democrats seek new pathways to victory.
Israeli forces arrest Al Jazeera journalist in raid on West Bank home
Video of the arrest shows Israeli forces leading Montaser Nassar, who was blindfolded and handcuffed, into a vehicle.
El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close
The events come as Haley Stevens opined on why she withdrew support for the US Senate Democratic nominee.
Israeli soldiers arrest Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids
Israeli soldiers blindfolded, handcuffed and arrested Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar during a raid on his home
US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition
This comes as leading opposition leader returns to Venezuela and hints at criticism of Trump administration.
Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz
Several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh, as US media say the US military carried out the strikes.
Thousands displaced as homes are bulldozed in India’s Assam state
Hundreds of homes have been bulldozed in the Dhubri district of Assam state in northeastern India.
US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans
At least 150 Afghans are facing deportation to Pakistan and on to Afghanistan.
Multiple Russian strikes kill at least 26 at Ukraine aid centre
At least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on a school being used as a humanitarian aid centre.
Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
US President Donald Trump urged supporters to turn out ahead of Election Day
Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo
The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two in Nigeria returned negative results.
Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’
Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.
War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific
Hit hard by Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want 'enormous changes' in US policies.
Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll
Only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Powerful storm tears through beach resort on Italy’s southern coast
Surveillance footage captured the moment a tornado ripped through a beach resort restaurant in Castellaneta Marina
US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters
From the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.
Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school
Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school
‘Work to do’: Authorities give update on Florida private jet crash
Officials have provided an update on the investigation into Sunday’s deadly Learjet crash in Florida.
Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress
Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.
What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?
The UN is ending its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the US and Russia blocked its extension.
US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
UK bookshop helps meet demand for Sally Rooney novels
Novels by Irish author Sally Rooney are in high demand after her publisher, Faber, halted supplies in the United Kingdom
Mamdani-endorsed progressives fight to join Congress
Zohran Mamdani is championing a slate of Congressional candidates who want to take progressive policies national.
HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Opposition figures arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed August victory.
Protester’s ‘I support genocide’ sign appears to face no police action
Holding a sign expressing support for genocide is not, in itself, grounds for arrest under UK law.
Lindsay Clancy in court to drop child murder charges after mistrial
Defence argues juror misconduct and judge's questioning impacted Clancy's trial for strangling of her three children.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midterms
California says any move to block ballots from suspected noncitizens could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Senegal hosts Africa’s first Olympics
The head of the International Olympic Committee discusses the significance of Africa hosting the Youth Olympic Games.
Iran pushing accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US
Tehran says plan has been condensed and can be implemented within two days as it continues talks with mediators.