Root’s first century in Australia gives England edge as Starc topples Akram
England get an edge on the first day of second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane as Joe Root hits his first century in Australia. England’s Joe Root conquered his…
Your first look at Guz Khan’s new comedy, landing this Christmas
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Gabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?
The African nation of Gabon is voting in its first executive elections since a military coup in 2023 ended the 50-year dynastic rule of the Bongo political family. Polls opened…
Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?
The white smoke has billowed, and the Catholic church has a new pope – and he’s American. Cardinals at the Vatican elected the Chicago-born Robert Prevost on Thursday to lead…
Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know
Chadians are voting in parliamentary, regional and municipal elections for the first time in more than a decade, continuing the former military-turned-civilian government’s push to put the Central African country…
First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria
Qatar Airways flight lands at Damascus International Airport, carrying nationals returning after years away. The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has landed…
Namibia set for first female president as disputed election count advances
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading the presidential race but could be forced into a run-off vote if she falls short of the 50 percent threshold. Namibia appears set to get its…
Vida Bank launches first savings account
Just days after receiving its full banking licence, Vida Bank has today announced the launch of its first savings product. Under the Vida Savings banner, the UK’s newest bank is…