![A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics](/i/en/news/a0c71bac-85c2-8b14-464c-9fd09a0c6e79.webp)
A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
1970-01-01 08:00
![South Africa: Ninety schoolchildren given 'cannabis muffins'](/i/en/news/f9252698-19c0-e3a4-60b2-99acb06b0294.webp)
South Africa: Ninety schoolchildren given 'cannabis muffins'
Teachers called an ambulance after noticing "strange behaviour" from pupils in class.
1970-01-01 08:00
![How unusual is it for the House to fail to pass a rule? A look at the recent history](/i/en/news/de10eded-2261-642b-eea1-14bc2222d081.webp)
How unusual is it for the House to fail to pass a rule? A look at the recent history
Since 1995, the House has failed to pass a rule eight times, all during Republican-led House chambers -- until this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
![King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs](/i/en/topstories/c93d252d-0822-d6a7-30a2-dab74246c21a.webp)
King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs
The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians.
1970-01-01 08:00
![House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy](/i/en/news/3691bcab-4b1f-56a4-c9a8-99a564bb7bd7.webp)
House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy
The House on Thursday has voted down a rule that would have advanced a Defense Department bill, another stumbling block for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republican leadership ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline.
1970-01-01 08:00
![US existing home sales fall in August; house prices rise](/i/en/business/b8b02052-2426-6d51-b60b-ac06cfaa8ed5.webp)
US existing home sales fall in August; house prices rise
WASHINGTON U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in August as persistently tight supply boosted prices, and a further
1970-01-01 08:00
![Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan](/i/en/topstories/18ebcc73-71e2-62a5-c9a2-3e4f3c261041.webp)
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
1970-01-01 08:00
![Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says](/i/en/news/8cc7308d-646a-ad41-5dd6-785d0d005ac8.webp)
Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says
An agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift.
1970-01-01 08:00
![King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation](/i/en/news/1ecff4d3-998e-a70c-e969-fac83ab9ae9c.webp)
King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine.
1970-01-01 08:00
![Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh reports of gunfire despite ceasefire](/i/en/news/f8bfadd0-7c6a-98de-da1c-624fa7229133.webp)
Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh reports of gunfire despite ceasefire
Azerbaijan denies that fighting has resumed a day after ethnic-Armenian forces agreed to surrender.
1970-01-01 08:00
![In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France](/i/en/news/fa9b0e3e-688b-5bdd-036b-9e49239bbbb5.webp)
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France
The couple are on a three-day visit to France, with a state dinner among the highlights of the first day.
1970-01-01 08:00
![Astros fans furious with Dusty Baker’s choice to sit Yordan Alvarez](/i/en/sport/0a57422c-857e-3330-45ff-e4ad54ee1e02.webp)
Astros fans furious with Dusty Baker’s choice to sit Yordan Alvarez
Many Houston Astros fans are hating on Dusty Baker for his decision to not start Yordan Alvarez, but it now seems Dusty Baker is having the last laugh.
1970-01-01 08:00