Many companies in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru are offering a host of incentives - from free food to taxi rides - to people voting in the general election. Located in Karnataka state, Bengaluru is often in the news for its low voter turnout. So hotels, taxi services and other firms have announced initiatives to encourage people to cast their ballot. These include free beer, discounted cab rides and […]
At the Dajabón border crossing between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a constant stream of trucks pulls up carrying undocumented Haitian migrants, who are being deported back to their home country. They are being sent to a nation in the grip of its most acute humanitarian crisis since the devastating earthquake in 2010, which killed hundreds of thousands. "I'd been in the Dominican Republic for three years," yelled construction worker, […]
Protests and vigils have been held near Russian embassies in many countries following the death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian jail. More than 100 street protesters were detained in Russian cities, reports say, as people were warned not to rally. The 47-year-old outspoken critic of President Putin had been in a Russian jail since 2021 on politically-motivated charges. The prison service of the Arctic region where he was serving […]
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are trading blame for the stalling of a bipartisan immigration bill. The measure has already been rejected by House Republicans and is facing mounting Senate opposition. Mr Biden said in a White House speech that his predecessor would "rather weaponise this issue" than solve it. Mr Trump's campaign said Biden policies were "causing death, destruction, and chaos in every American community". Supporters - including […]
A mother and her former partner have been jailed for the murder of her toddler after he suffered more than 70 injuries in a night of “violent discipline” in their caravan. Sian Hedges, 27, and Jack Benham, 35, were sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum terms of 19 years and 23 years respectively at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday for the murder of Alfie Phillips. The pair murdered 18-month-old Alfie […]
With almost all votes counted in Liberia's election, President George Weah and his main rival Joseph Boakai are still running neck and neck, meaning they are set for a run-off. Mr Weah currently has 43.8% of the vote with Mr Boakai on 43.5%, provisional results show.A candidate needs more than 50% of the vote to be declared the winner. The 10 October election was Liberia's closest presidential race since a […]
Six Zambians and five Egyptians have appeared in court after a mystery plane landed in Lusaka with more than 100kg of counterfeit gold, nearly $6m (£4.8m) and weapons on board. A senior Zambian police officer is among those arrested. He has been charged with espionage. Court papers are also reported to list a former Egyptian military officer and businessman. The Egyptian authorities have claimed that the aircraft is privately owned, […]
