Alaskans head to a non-partisan primary featuring incumbent Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola, whose competitive race is targeting a key Senate seat to influence control of Congress.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema leads the general election count with nearly 59 percent of the vote, while the opposition alleges armed personnel raided the home of his main rival, Brian Mundubile.
International observers in Zambia expressed concern over reports of intimidation and violence after vote counting for the presidential election was temporarily suspended.
A Productivity Commission report has branded the 2018 Western Australia GST deal a costly mistake that should be reversed, sparking political backlash from both federal leaders and the WA premier.
Six newly published notebooks written by Samuel Beckett during a 1936-1937 journey across Germany reveal his detailed observations of the rise of Nazism, challenging long-held views of the author as politically detached.
As OpenAI and Anthropic face financial headwinds and profitability questions, this opinion piece argues the US should nationalize them as public agencies if market models fail.
Le 12 août 2026, une éclipse solaire partielle sera visible en France. Un groupe à bord du catamaran We Explore recherchera la zone de totalité au large de la côte atlantique pour vivre l'expérience, étudier les impacts sur l'écosystème marin et peut-être observer l'ombre de la Lune sur l'eau.
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed the 'Mecca Joint Defense Agreement', a historic defense pact aimed at increasing collective deterrence and regional cooperation amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary in a historic progressive victory, defeating heavy corporate spending and establishment opposition in a key swing state.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu expressed readiness on July 26 to help resume SAARC meetings, which have been stalled for 12 years, echoing a similar call from Bangladesh last month.
Signatories of a new tripartite pact clarify it is a deterrent rather than a military coalition, drawing positive reactions from regional leaders including Saudi, Turkish, and Qatari figures.
Sir Demis Hassabis has stepped down as CEO of Google DeepMind to become chair and Alphabet chief scientist, marking the end of an era for the London-based AI lab as control shifts closer to its US parent amid intense commercial rivalry.
Beijing and Washington's latest measures could test ties, but observers view them as a minor obstacle on the path to a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Five months into the US-Iran war, experts warn Donald Trump faces capitulation or a 'forever war' as Iran maintains its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting military pressure and continuing regional escalation.
Mercredi 12 août, la France connaîtra une éclipse solaire partielle profonde, inédite depuis 1999. Pour en profiter pleinement, il est conseillé de se positionner dans le sud-ouest de l'Hexagone, de disposer d'un horizon totalement dégagé et de porter des lunettes de protection certifiées.
Pour observer l'éclipse solaire du 12 août en sécurité, il est essentiel de porter des lunettes de protection spécifiques. Franceinfo guide sur les normes, les prix et les lieux d'achat de ces lunettes, indispensables pour éviter des lésions oculaires permanentes.
Over 50 international observers from CIS and CSTO will monitor Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections scheduled for August 23. The CEC has accredited 155 observers from various countries and organizations, with accreditation continuing until August 17, for the new 145-seat unicameral parliament.
The US tech industry's increasingly hawkish attitude towards China is alarming observers who warn it could deepen mistrust. Researchers from Renmin and Tsinghua universities suggest corporate leaders are selectively presenting information to influence Washington's policy decisions against China.
Le 12 août, l'Espagne et les îles Baléares assisteront à la première éclipse solaire totale depuis plus d'un siècle, un événement scientifique et touristique majeur, avec des parallèles avec les éclipses de 1905 et 1959 mais également des différences notables.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
NDP leader Avi Lewis is urging the Canadian government to block Thomson Reuters’ latest data-sharing deal with ICE. The agreement would give ICE access to Clear database data for fraud investigations and continuous monitoring.
A new multi-modal freight corridor via Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan reduces China-Afghanistan delivery times from 2-3 months to 30 days, though security and capacity concerns persist.
Canadian NDP leader Avi Lewis demands the Carney government block a US$125m Thomson Reuters-ICE data deal, citing concerns over human rights abuses and "voter fraud" tracking. He calls for restrictions on Canadian firms doing business with ICE.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) plans to merge its current dialogue partners and observers into a single "SCO partner" category, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced in Cholpon-Ata. This move, affecting 17 countries, is part of preparations for the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek this fall.
