Germany’s far-right AfD hails big victory in east, but falls short of majority
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won a decisive victory in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of mainstream rivals. But preliminary results show it has gained 43.8%…
Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany’s AfD
"Seismic", "a socio-political earthquake", "a watershed moment for Germany". This was how political analysts and many media outlets described the stunning victory of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party…
Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Australians would be able to switch off social media algorithms under draft legislation to be proposed this week. Communications Minister Anika Wells, who last year helmed the government's world-first social…
Cooler temperatures with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week
Turning cooler with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week Image source, Getty Images By Elizabeth Rizzini Lead weather presenter Meteorological summer is over, schools are back and…
China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
China is pumping tens of billions of dollars into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to help shore up the country's financial system and boost its slowing economy. The cash…
US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow
Following rounds of talks on Sunday, which lasted several hours behind closed doors, Zelensky told reporters they had agreed officials from Ukraine, Europe and America would meet in the near…
Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
More than 10 days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore through a Himalayan valley in Nepal, rescuers continue to find survivors. Chandika Shrestha, a 64-year-old woman, was…
Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: ‘I remember feeling icky’
Image source, Rankin Image caption, Natalie Imbruglia is releasing her seventh album, Algorithm, on her own record label, Landgirl When it comes to writing music, Natalie Imbruglia needs constant motion.…
Why Munya Chawawa is ‘jumping ship’ from socials to Shakespeare
Image source, Jackson Bowley Image caption, Munya Chawawa says he is on "a conscious mission" to use his phone less By Ian Youngs Culture reporter Comedian, content creator and documentary…
The next James Bond: the (00)7 questions fans want answered
Image source, WireImage/Corbis via Getty Images Image caption, The man who could be Bond? Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the running By Lizo Mzimba Entertainment…