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French government seen facing no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

A person sunbathes next to the Trocadero Fountains by the Eiffel Tower during high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson
A person sunbathes next to the Trocadero Fountains by the Eiffel Tower during high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

South African president demotes former DA leader among cabinet changes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to lawmakers in parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to lawmakers in parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

Malaysia to continue hosting MotoGP race until 2031

MotoGP - Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 26, 2025 BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez in action during the MotoGP race REUTERS/Najjua Zulkefli
MotoGP - Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 26, 2025 BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez in action during the MotoGP race REUTERS/Najjua Zulkefli

Argentina Cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations

Manuel Adorni has been accused of illicit enrichment due to expenses that do not appear to match his income.
Manuel Adorni has been accused of illicit enrichment due to expenses that do not appear to match his income.

Zimbabwe's upper house approves bill to extend President Mnangwana's rule to 2030

FILE PHOTO: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, June 19, 2024. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, June 19, 2024. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Lithuania's new coalition seeks long-term US military presence

A U.S. soldier on task with a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during a live fire exercise with Lithuanian and U.S. troops at the annual naval military drills \"Baltops\" in Klaipeda, Lithuania, June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Janis Laizans
A U.S. soldier on task with a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during a live fire exercise with Lithuanian and U.S. troops at the annual naval military drills \"Baltops\" in Klaipeda, Lithuania, June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Janis Laizans

Israel cabinet approves ex-Fed economist to second central bank policy committee term

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89

FILE PHOTO: Yohei Kono, head of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, speaks with China's Premier Li Keqiang (not pictured), at the Great Hall of People, in Beijing, China April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Parker Song/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Yohei Kono, head of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, speaks with China's Premier Li Keqiang (not pictured), at the Great Hall of People, in Beijing, China April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Parker Song/Pool/File Photo

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

FILE PHOTO:                                                                Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.  REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO:                                                                Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.  REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool/File Photo

Brunei Sultan announces Cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool

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