‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country
A professor describes Mamdani as “one of us” while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old’s victory.
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Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.
‘Mandate for change’: Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election
It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead the city.
At least nine people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
Others were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
‘My skin was peeling’ – the African women tricked into making Russian drones
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
Polls open in US elections – here are five things to watch
Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City,…
At least 26 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Large areas are flooded, including entire towns on the island of Cebu.
Dick Cheney’s death a loss to the nation, says George W Bush
Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under Bush, and was a key architect in his…
Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners
The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.
China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death
The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks.