Politicians

Fans celebrate as Vijay’s swansong Jana Nayagan hits cinemas across Tamil Nadu

Fans celebrate during the theatrical release of film Jana Nayagan starring actor and Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in Chennai on July 23.

Minnesota man gets life in prison for assassinating Democratic lawmaker

State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in their home on June 14, 2025.

France environment minister quits, then stays to act on climate

France’s Environment Minister Monique Barbut announced her departure on the morning of July 22.

French mayor in police protection after drug gang threats

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei more involved in Iran’s strategy, says president

Iran’s policies will continue under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership.

Murdered ex-British minister Ann Widdecombe was struck with hammer 21 times, London court told

Former minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found at her home in rural south-west England on July 9 after being attacked the day before.

‘Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on July 20 when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek “sit down!”

Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power

FILE PHOTO: Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega looks on as he attends a meeting of leaders of the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America and the Treaty of Commerce and Promotion (ALBA-TCP), in Caracas, Venezuela December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Andy Burnham promises new economic model in first speech as British PM

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being asked by the king to form the next government. (Photo by Peter Nicholls / AFP)

Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group’s new chief

Khalil al-Hayya defeated former Hamas chief and veteran leader Khaled Meshaal in the leadership contest.

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