The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military court in the capital, Kinshasa. He also faces other charges, such as murder, linked to his alleged support for M23 rebels – who control a large part of the mineral-rich east of the country. He…
US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell exchanged frosty words during their public tour of the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation project. The pair met reporters and disagreed about the project’s timeline and cost. It was their first public meeting since Trump criticised Powell and the Federal Reserve for refusing to lower…
The Philippine Supreme Court has blocked an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte, marking a victory for the country’s vice-president. The lower house of the Philippine parliament had voted to impeach Duterte in February after she was accused of misusing public funds and threatening to kill President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. But a court spokesperson told…
Watch: People take shelter after gunfire breaks out between Thailand and Cambodia troops Thailand’s leader has warned that clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which have killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands in both countries, could “move towards war”. Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai added that the fighting now included heavy weapons…
4 hours ago Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York Getty Images Public focus in the Epstein matter has recently switched back to Maxwell, who helped Epstein abuse young girls A senior US justice department official says he will resume his questioning of Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday – after a first meeting…
5 hours ago Hugh Schofield Paris correspondent AFP Georges Abdallah is due to be deported to Lebanon Georges Abdallah, a 74-year-old Lebanese teacher who became a left-wing symbol for the Palestinian cause, has been freed by France on Friday after 41 years in jail. Described by his lawyer as “the man who has spent the…
A New South Wales (NSW) politician has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men in Australia. A jury found Gareth Ward – who is still a sitting member of state parliament – guilty of three counts of indecent assault and one count of rape. Both of the victims, who were aged 18 and…
7 hours ago James Cook Scotland editor As Donald Trump heads to Scotland, what to expect from his visit Donald Trump flies into Scotland later to visit two golf resorts which he owns in the country where his mother was born. He will travel to Turnberry in South Ayrshire, a world-class venue he bought in…
A US tech company’s chief people officer who was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing the company’s CEO has resigned. Kristin Cabot is no longer working for Astronomer, the firm told the BBC in a statement. Her departure follows that of Andy Byron, the company’s former CEO, who left last…
16 hours ago Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Watch: Hulk Hogan at the 2024 Republican National Convention Hulk Hogan, one of America’s best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71. The star, born Terry Gene Bollea and known for his flowing blond hair and iconic handlebar moustache, died at his home in Florida on…