Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament
President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.
1970-01-01 08:00
Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city
Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier charged over 1990 murder
French prosecutors officially charge Monique Olivier over the death of Joanna Parrish in France.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eurovision Grand Final: When is it and who is presenting the show?
The Eurovision Song Contest final will be broadcast live from Liverpool on 13 May.
1970-01-01 08:00
Which European nations are winning the heat pump race?
Nordic countries are way ahead when it comes to installing energy efficient heat pump systems.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa supplied arms to Russia - US ambassador Reuben Brigety
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden visit to ensure 'Brits didn't screw around'
The US president visited Ireland last month to mark the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'
The son of Jimmy Lai has criticised the UK government for not defending human rights in Hong Kong.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israeli air strike kills militant commander in Gaza
A pre-dawn air strike kills a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and one other person.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eurovision 2023: 'Maybe we'll forget the Ukraine war for two hours'
Eurovision in Liverpool is already a jubilant celebration but the picture in Ukraine is worlds apart.
1970-01-01 08:00
George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe
New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals.
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