Monday, March 9, 2026

World Affairs

Istanbul’s ex-mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to stand trial on corruption charges

"This politically motivated prosecution, which is based almost entirely on secret witness testimony, is riddled with serious international fair trial and rule of law issues," Dinushika Dissanayake, Amnesty's...

Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW | US-Israel war on Iran News

Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.Listen...

Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast face bitter times as chocolate market slumps

As a result, the health of the sector has a direct effect on the wealth of the...

Who’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks? | US-Israel war on Iran

An apology comes from Iran’s president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours.Tehran has carried out more attacks...

Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
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Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Iraq’s parliament elects new speaker, ending yearlong deadlock | Politics News

Former Sunni speaker secured 182 votes in the 329-seat legislature with significant support from Shia political blocs.Iraq’s parliament has elected Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, a...

Governing BDP party loses power after nearly six decades

Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the diamond-rich southern African...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 980

As the war enters its 980th day, these are the main developments.

Aviation giant makes 38% pay rise offer in bid to end strike

Getty ImagesStriking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new offer from the aviation giant, which includes a 38% pay rise over...

Boeing workers to vote on 38% pay rise offer to end weeks-long strike | Aviation

Striking workers to vote Monday on contract that includes 38 percent pay rise and $12,000 ratification bonus.Striking Boeing workers in the United States...
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