Zimbabwe's president faces outrage after appointing son and nephew as government ministers
Zimbabwe's recently re-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing outrage after appointing his son as deputy minister to the country's finance ministry.
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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal
Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van.
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Police detect 865 drivers speeding on 'Slow Down Day'
Irish police say they observed 865 drivers speeding over the course of 24-hours.
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Ukraine's Olena Zelenska tells of war's impact on family life
In a highly personal interview, the first lady says she needs "my husband, not a historical figure, by my side".
1970-01-01 08:00
Zelensky replaces Ukrainian defense minister, citing need for 'new approaches'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for "new approaches" as the war with Russia enters its 19th month.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.
1970-01-01 08:00
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Voice referendum: What is Australia's Voice to Parliament proposal?
The planned vote could approve a new "voice" to parliament - the first constitutional change in 46 years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Palestinian fears grow amid rising Israeli settler attacks
Recent months have seen some of the worst ever scenes of settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Whole nation mourns' four killed in Clonmel crash
The four young people were on their way to an exam results celebration, Irish broadcaster RTÉ says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand has a new leader but it's not the one most people voted for. Here's why
Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country's most polarizing figures returned from a 15-year self exile.
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