Faisal Islam: Labour must act now to reboot the economy
The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor.
The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor.
“After years away Kaloyan returns to his native Bulgaria in order to sell his late father’s flat. What at first seems like a routine task devoid of emotion gradually develops into a journey to the depths of his being, where he is confronted with distant traumas, yet he also
The resulting images capture the immensity of the e-waste problem and the vulnerability of Ghanaians caught up in the system.
Ice Cube is making major moves as the BIG3 boss as he has now announced plans to extend the basketball league to Houston and Miami.
Even as Ukrainians face one of the darkest winters in their history, authorities see an upside: Ukraine can build a cleaner, eco-friendly energy sector.
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says the housing market remains "delicately balanced".
Labour’s historic win devastated the Conservative presence in Parliament after 14 years of rule, with party leader Keir Starmer declaring, “Change begins now.”
The Five Star Movement will have an observer status for the next six months to ensure "political convergence" with the pan-European group.
Despite Mercosur partners with significant flocks, Brazil has reopened its market for Australian mutton and lambt, including sheep meat by-products and edible offal, the Australian Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced this week.
French voters will head to the polls on Sunday, 7 July, for the final round of national elections, with expectations of political instability in the aftermath.
As Wimbledon currently captivates audiences around the globe, it's the perfect time to delve into the world of tennis beyond the courts at SW19 with our top picks for tennis films and documentaries.
[African Union] The Pilot Phase of the African Union Project for inclusion of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) in school curricula for West African region has been officially launched by H.E. Professor Mariatou Kone, the National Education
[VOA] Navigating the complexities of higher education is challenging for many, but for international students, the financial hurdles can be particularly daunting.
Afghan women and girls are taking online courses, learning foreign languages with the help of AI, working out with fitness videos and trading cryptocurrencies.
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General election commission chairman Hasyim Asyari was found guilty of sexually harassing a poll official based in The Hague in the Netherlands. His replacement has been announced.
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[Daily Maverick] The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record.
India’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has unveiled the title for its first female-fronted instalment in the studio’s successful spy universe franchise. Titled “Alpha,” the film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as super agents. “This is a clear take by YRF to highlight a societal
[Nile Post] The Uganda Cranes have been drawn against familiar faces South Africa, in the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 qualifiers.
Global stock markets are mostly higher for the week as expectations for central banks to lower interest rates strengthened, while fears of European political disruptions diminished.
Theatrical talent database Spotlight has reportedly increased its annual fees to €255 (£216) for actors using the site as an online portfolio.
[Premium Times] The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security
Vincent Zhan, Vice President of Consumer Business Group, iFLYTEK, spoke to Euronews’ Angela Barnes at GSMA MWC in Shanghai about its real-time translation advancements and smart use of virtual assistants.
These are the biggest no-nos for tourists looking to blend in with the locals.
Brown Florida carpenter ants were discovered to have surgery skills previously considered exclusive to humans.
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[Business Day Africa] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, have launched a four-year fisheries programme aimed at creating over 240,000 jobs and increasing trade in fish and fish products by $100
[The Conversation Africa] Women's Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women's soccer from initially being banned through to today's growing numbers of fans and broadcasting potential. It's a story of triumph despite enormous
[The Conversation Africa] Cellphone cameras are ubiquitous at modern sporting events. Whether it's a school swimming gala, the local rugby club squaring off against their bitter rivals or a national team fighting for tournament glory, every moment is a potential photograph.
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The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.
Keir Starmer's Labour appears to have scored a triumphant victory — and the Conservatives now face a fork in the road.
The Negev desert of southern Israel is renowned for its unique rock art. Since at least the third millennium BCE, the hunters, shepherds, and merchants who roamed the Negev have left thousands of carvings (petroglyphs) on the rocks. These figures are mostly cut into desert
Coastguards say nine people - including a little girl - are rescued, but dozens more are missing.