Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life
The architect of modern Qatar, former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74. Fondly known as Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar…
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 until his abdication in 2013, has died at the age of 74, the government announced. “With hearts…
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal. Sir Olly…
Former President Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon
Trump called Hernandez’s drug-trafficking trial a set-up by the Biden administration. Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez has returned to Honduras from the United States after President Donald Trump pardoned him…
Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department
Trump has long called for the prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president’s 2016 campaign. Former FBI Director James Comey has again been indicted by…
Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
The ex-leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation. Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, the…
Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison
The sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes the prosecution of five people in connection with the Friends star’s death. The former personal assistant to actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to…
Bangladesh former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies, aged 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a towering figure in the country’s turbulent politics, has died at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness, according to her…
Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison
The decision follows Castillo’s failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt. A court in Peru has sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11 years, five…
Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said Algeria’s experience under French rule highlighted the need for compensation. African leaders want colonial-era abuses recognised and criminalised. Algeria says a legal framework would…